Environmental Planner

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.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us 

As an Environmental Planner, you will help shape sustainable communities by leading and supporting environmental assessments, guiding regulatory processes, and advancing stakeholder engagement for nuclear, electricity transmission, renewable energy, mining, transportation, and transit projects. Your knowledge of Ontario's Environmental Assessment Act and the federal Impact Assessment Act will help multidisciplinary teams navigate complex requirements and deliver thoughtful, practical solutions..

Your Impact

• Support environmental planning and environmental assessments for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. 
• Produce project deliverables, including technical studies, impact assessments, regulatory documentation, and engagement materials. 
• Write, compile, and edit environmental impact assessment report sections to communicate findings clearly and effectively. 
• Plan for and participate in project meetings and consultation events that support meaningful stakeholder engagement. 
• Evaluate requests for proposals and help develop proposals, work scopes, budgets, and schedules with support from senior staff. 
• Coordinate logistics planning for environmental field programs and help multidisciplinary teams deliver efficiently. 
• Analyze moderately complex environmental and regulatory issues using sound judgement and detailed analysis. 
• Mentor and support junior staff, promoting knowledge sharing and growth across the team. 

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, planning, science, or a related discipline. 
• 4+ years of experience completing environmental assessments and navigating regulatory processes in Ontario. 
• Thorough knowledge of Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act and/or the federal Impact Assessment Act. 
• Proven ability to manage or support complex projects and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. 
• Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and related project documentation. 
• Familiarity with Ontario and federal regulators and permitting processes. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively within a team while meeting deadlines. 

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.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $ $80,800 – $107,000
MB & ON: $73,700 – $101,500
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $73,000 – $96,900

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark

Bring your environmental planning expertise to projects that shape communities and support a more sustainable future. Apply today and make your mark with WSP. 

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. Given the importance of keeping one another safe 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. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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. Full details here._