Technical product manager Jobs in St. Catharines, ON

Overview

The Opportunity : WSP is seeking a highly motivated Lead Environmental Planner with a passion for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. In this strategic role, you’ll help grow WSP’s environmental assessment portfolio by identifying and pre-positioning for opportunities, leading proposals, and strengthening client relationships through project delivery.

You will bring proven experience in delivering Environmental Assessments, leading feasibility studies and servicing strategies, and securing permits and approvals for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. Your work has supported both long-term growth planning and the resolution of existing infrastructure deficiencies, demonstrated through successful delivery of Municipal Class EAs, including Master Plans (Approaches #1 - #4) and Schedule ‘B’ and ‘C’ projects.

This is a great opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the growth and success of a high-performing team - all within a flexible, hybrid work environment. In this role, you will have flexibility to work in hybrid environment based out of any of our local offices (Hamilton, St. Catharines, Mississauga, Cambridge, Kitchener, or Toronto).

Why choose WSP?

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging .

Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here

As a Lead Environmental Planner, you will :

Lead EAs and approval processes for complex water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.

Grow WSP’s presence in this sector by collaborating with internal teams, developing winning proposals, and delivering complex, high-profile projects.

Manage and oversee project deliverables, including technical studies, impact assessments, and regulatory documentation.

Provide strategic technical leadership and guidance to teams and clients.

Design and lead consultation programs with Indigenous communities, the public, stakeholders, and regulators.

Build strong client relationships , identify new project opportunities, and support business development and proposal writing.

Support team operations , including workload planning, mentorship, and professional development.

Champion health and safety , modeling WSP’s Life-Saving Rules and corporate values in your daily work.

What you’ll bring to WSP

A degree in environmental studies, environmental science, planning , or a related discipline.

12+ years of experience leading environmental assessments and securing approvals for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.

Proven experience engaging with the public, stakeholders, Indigenous Nations, and regulatory bodies , using both traditional and innovative digital tools.

Strong project management skills , with experience leading medium to large, interdisciplinary teams.

A track record of business development , including client relationship building and proposal support.

Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.

Knowledge of applicable legislation including the Environmental Assessment Act, Endangered Species Act, Ontario Heritage Act, and others.

Professional designations such as RPP (OPPI), EP (ECO Canada), or PMP (PMI) are preferred.

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