Environmental Project Director

Environmental Project Director – WSP Canada

Join WSP in Canada as an Environmental Project Director, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The role is open to other locations within BC for the right candidate.

The Opportunity

WSP invites a Technical Director to join our Remediation Program Management team. The team serves large clients across Canada, managing the assessment and remediation of sites, primarily downstream oil and gas, with potential to support midstream and upstream sites.

Job Description

It is expected that candidates have demonstrable experience bringing complex contaminated sites to closure in British Columbia.

Why Choose WSP?

• We value and commit to a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy supports work/life balance.
• A Canadian success story—pride in our nation.
• Enhance the world around you with environmental, highways, buildings, and terrain projects.
• Outstanding career opportunities—growth and innovation.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture with genuinely good people doing important work.

What you can expect to do here

• Review deliverables, including Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments; Detailed Site Investigations; regulatory forms and submissions; and other technical reporting such as background determinations, water use determinations, and screening level risk assessments.
• Provide mentorship to Junior and Intermediate project managers, report authors, and field staff.
• Support Project Managers with technical presentations and communications with clients and regulators.
• Support leadership with client management, stewarding client objectives with the team.
• Support leadership with Requests for Proposals.
• Complete Site visits to support our junior staff in the field.
• Be a strong health and safety advocate and lead by example in the field and office.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, geoscience, or another relevant discipline.
• 10–15 years of experience providing technical direction of contaminated sites in British Columbia.
• Eligibility or immediate eligibility to register as a Professional in British Columbia (P. Ag, P. Chem, P. Eng, P. Geo, RPBio).
• Strong and thorough understanding of the British Columbia Contaminated Sites Regulation and Environmental Management Act; knowledge of Alberta regulations is an asset.
• Ability to apply to become a Contaminated Sites Approved Professional within one to two years of employment with WSP.
• A pleasant and approachable demeanor with WSP colleagues and clients.
• Strong mentoring abilities and a drive to help junior and intermediate colleagues reach their potential.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive team dynamic.
• Good communication skills (listening, speaking, writing).
• Good problem‑solving skills with initiative and ability to identify alternative solutions.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, PowerBI, and Oracle.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 (all locations)

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future‑proof our cities and environments. With over 65,000 team members across the globe, Canadian WSPs drive projects in environmental remediation, urban planning, iconic building engineering, sustainable transportation, renewable power, and more.

Health & Safety

Health and Safety is a core value. Candidates must comply with the HSE policy and client HSE policies, and be able to perform key physical tasks described in the job posting, including work in remote or isolated areas and inclement weather conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.