Class Environmental Assessment Leader - Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

Overview Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

The Opportunity Build the Future with Us

Step into a leadership role where your environmental expertise directly shapes sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure across Canada. As a

Class Environmental Assessment Leader , you will guide complex environmental assessments, influence project outcomes, and support communities by advancing resilient, responsible infrastructure solutions.

Your Impact

Lead environmental assessments for water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through regulatory approval.

Guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality environmental documentation on complex infrastructure programs.

Engage with regulators, Indigenous communities, stakeholders, and clients to support transparent and effective decision‑making.

Integrate environmental considerations into project design, schedules, and risk management strategies.

Mentor and support environmental professionals, strengthening technical excellence within the practice.

Support business development through proposals, client relationships, and sector growth initiatives.

Champion sustainable and innovative approaches that protect ecosystems and advance community well‑being.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Extensive experience leading environmental assessments for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Proven experience preparing and reviewing Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) applications in alignment with provincial requirements (e.g., MECP in Ontario).

Strong understanding of provincial and federal environmental assessment legislation and permitting processes.

Demonstrated success engaging with regulators, Indigenous partners, clients, and the public, including leading consultation activities.

Proven ability to manage complex projects, timelines, and multidisciplinary teams.

Excellent technical writing, review, and quality‑assurance capabilities.

Ability to provide mentorship and technical leadership within a professional consulting environment.

Eligibility for, or possession of, a relevant professional designation such as RPP, P.Eng., or C.E.T.

Why Choose WSP? Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.

A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.

Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.

Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:

$104,100 – $138,000

MB & ON:

$95,000 – $130,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:

$94,100 – $124,900

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future? Apply today and discover how your leadership in environmental assessment can help build resilient, sustainable water infrastructure for generations to come.

About Us At

WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges — engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion — to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At

WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day — applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose. Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. It is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions. WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

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