Senior Technical Director – Environmental Regulatory Compliance
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The Opportunity
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As a Senior Technical Director – Environmental Regulatory Compliance, you will provide senior technical leadership across complex environmental assessment, permitting, and regulatory compliance projects in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This role blends deep regulatory expertise with project oversight, client leadership, and business growth, offering the opportunity to shape high‑profile projects while mentoring the next generation of professionals.
Your Impact
- Lead regulatory strategy for complex environmental assessment, permitting, and compliance projects across Saskatchewan and Manitoba
- Provide senior technical leadership and direction on environmental assessment and regulatory compliance initiatives
- Act as Project Director, overseeing project delivery, regulatory engagement, and approvals sequencing
- Liaise directly with provincial regulators to maintain current knowledge of regulatory frameworks, policy direction, and expectations
- Identify and manage regulatory, compliance, schedule, and reputational risks across projects
- Mentor and support staff in regulatory interpretation, best practices, and defensible technical approaches
- Drive consistency and quality across regulatory deliverables and project execution
- Support clients through regulatory consultations and strategic decision‑making
The Skills That Set You Apart
- 15+ years of experience in environmental assessment, permitting, and regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated senior‑level experience coordinating and supporting projects in Saskatchewan and Manitoba
- Strong working knowledge of Saskatchewan and Manitoba provincial regulatory environments
- Direct experience working with Saskatchewan regulators on complex or high‑profile projects
- Established client and industry relationships within Saskatchewan and Manitoba
- Proven ability to support business development through technical credibility and strategic insight
- Consulting experience managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously
- Eligibility for, or holding, a relevant professional designation (e.g., RPBio, P.Biol., P.Eng., or equivalent)
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
Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $132,700 – $175,800
MB & ON: $121,100 – $166,700
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $119,900 – $159,200
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.
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