Environmental Regulatory Specialist, Oil Sands

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 Join our Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting team as an Environmental Project Manager (Oil Sands) and help shape some of Alberta's most significant resource development projects. This opportunity combines environmental expertise, regulatory knowledge, and project leadership to support the responsible planning, permitting, and delivery of oil sands and energy developments. Working alongside multidisciplinary specialists, clients, Indigenous communities, and regulators, you'll play a key role in advancing projects that balance environmental stewardship, operational success, and sustainable development. Your Impact Lead environmental and regulatory projects for oil sands and energy clients, ensuring successful delivery from planning through execution. Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions for complex projects. Guide environmental assessment, permitting, and regulatory approval activities associated with oil sands operations, mine expansions, reclamation, tailings management, and supporting infrastructure. Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and project stakeholders. Review technical deliverables and ensure work products meet regulatory requirements and WSP's quality standards. Support business growth through proposal development, client engagement, and identification of new opportunities within the oil sands sector. Contribute to industry-leading environmental practices that help clients achieve responsible and sustainable project outcomes. The Skills That Set You Apart Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Geoscience, or a related discipline. Professional designation such as P.Biol., P.Ag., P.Geo., P.Eng., RPBio, or equivalent, or eligibility to obtain one. Approximately 7 to 12 years of environmental consulting, industry, or regulatory experience. Demonstrated experience supporting oil sands projects within Alberta. Strong knowledge of Alberta's environmental and regulatory framework, including environmental assessment and permitting processes. Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and multidisciplinary project teams. Experience supporting regulatory applications, approval amendments, reclamation projects, mine expansions, tailings initiatives, or major capital developments. Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, client relationship management, and business development skills. 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. #WeAreWSP 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 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. Ready to Shape the Future? Bring your environmental expertise, project leadership skills, and passion for responsible resource development to a team that is helping deliver some of Canada's most impactful energy projects. If you're ready to partner with industry leaders, influence meaningful outcomes, and build a career with limitless opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.