Environmental Planner – Ontario
Build the Future with Us. As an Environmental Planner, you will play a key role in shaping sustainable transportation and infrastructure projects across Ontario. You will lead and support environmental assessments, navigate regulatory processes, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, regulators, and communities to deliver impactful solutions that balance infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

Lead and support environmental planning and assessments for provincial and municipal infrastructure projects, including highways and transportation corridors.

Prepare and deliver high‑quality project documentation, including consultation plans, Public Information Centre materials, and environmental assessment reports.

Apply sound professional judgement to resolve moderately complex to complex environmental and regulatory challenges.

Provide technical leadership and quality review for environmental technical studies prepared by specialty disciplines such as air quality, noise and vibration, natural environment, and cultural heritage.

Engage and collaborate with regulators, clients, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders, fostering trusted relationships and meaningful consultation programs.

Contribute to innovative engagement approaches, including virtual and hybrid consultation tools.

Mentor and support junior team members, promoting professional growth, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Key Skills

Demonstrated experience with Ontario environmental assessment processes, including:





MTO’s Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities

Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (Ontario Regulation 231/08)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, planning, environmental science, or engineering.

7+ years of experience completing environmental assessments and navigating Ontario regulatory frameworks.

Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Solid experience designing and implementing stakeholder and Indigenous engagement programs.

Experience supporting proposal development and technical writing.

Familiarity with provincial and federal regulators and environmental permitting processes.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $96,200 – $132,300

MB & ON: $93,100 – $128,100

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $88,900 – $122,400

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.

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.

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📌 Senior Environmental Planner (Transportation and Transit) (Ontario)
🏢 WSP in Canada
📍 Ontario