With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.Project Manager to lead and manage policy planning projects for municipal clients while playing a key role in growing our Municipal Planning Practice. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated expertise in municipal policy planning, providing expert advice and innovative, implementable solutions to a range of municipal clients. This role requires a highly organized, client-focused professional with a strong understanding of planning principles, legislation, and best practices, and a proven ability to build client relationships and win new work.

They will work with municipalities throughout Ontario, from rural to fast-growing urban contexts, on statutory and non-statutory planning studies, with particular strength in establishing land use visions for growing communities and translating policy direction into clear, defensible, and implementable regulatory frameworks. Leading and managing complex policy planning projects from initiation through to Council adoption, including establishing a land use vision, integrating technical studies, and developing implementing policies and regulations Leading large, multi-disciplinary project teams, including urban designers, transportation planners, engineers, ecologists, and other technical specialists Managing project scope, schedule, budget, and quality in close coordination with our clients Driving business development to grow our Municipal Planning Practice, including identifying opportunities, building and maintaining client relationships, and leading proposals Providing senior technical direction on land use policy, regulatory drafting, mapping, and implementation strategies, including testing proposed standards against real-world development scenarios Balancing competing interests among landowners, developers, residents, agencies,



and Council to build consensus and advance practical solutions Organizing and participating in all sizes of stakeholder meetings and public consultation processesDirecting research and presentation of planning analyses University degree in Planning

- A minimum of 10 years ofprogressive experience in a municipal or consulting environment
- Demonstrated experience preparing land use policy and regulatory frameworks, including writing explicit, defensible policy and regulatory language that conforms to provincial and upper-tier direction
- Strong public consultation experience
- Proven ProjectManagement experience with complex municipal policy planning projects comprised of multi-disciplinary teams, including managing scope, schedule, and budget
- A track recordof successful business development, including proposal writing, client relationship management, and securing new work with municipal clients;

Experience presenting and defending planning recommendations before Council and the Ontario Land Tribunal

- Excellent understanding of planning legislation, provincial planning policy, and approvals processes in the Province of Ontario
- Ability to synthesize technical inputs (e.servicing, transportation, natural heritage, and urban design) into coherent land use strategies, and to translate policy direction into implementable regulations, standards, and mapping
- Highly motivated, organized, and collaborative leader committed to upholding our reputation for delivering high-quality service




- An establishednetwork within the Ontario municipal sector and a strong professional reputation
- Excellent written and oral communication and time management skills; 97 400 – $134 100NB, NL, NS, PE & QC : $96 400 – $128 100 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. 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. 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.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. 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. 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.

📌 Project Manager, Municipal Planning (Winnipeg)
🏢 WSP
📍 Winnipeg