Junior Permitting Specialist

Job DescriptionWhat if you could redefine what's possible? 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 Your next chapter starts here. Join our growing Earth & Environment team as a Junior Permitting Specialist, supporting diverse mining and resource projects across Western Canada. In this role, you’ll help shape responsible development by supporting environmental assessments, regulatory approvals, and sustainability‑focused project delivery that influences communities, ecosystems, and future generations. Your Impact

• Support project teams in understanding regulatory pathways and requirements for proposed mining and resource projects.
• Contribute to planning and coordinating social and environmental assessment activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Help integrate sustainability perspectives into assessment processes and project documentation.
• Analyze environmental, social, and technical information to support impact assessments and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare, review, and edit technical documents, assessment tools, and supporting materials.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and scientists to ensure cohesive, integrated project outcomes.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• An undergraduate degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, resource management, or a related discipline.
• 0–3 years of experience in environmental consulting, mining, or the resource sector.
• 0–3 years supporting environmental assessments, permitting, or regulatory application development.
• Understanding of environmental and social impact processes across multiple technical disciplines.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset that thrives in multidisciplinary environments.
• Commitment to health, safety, and responsible field and office work.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

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 – tailor your role to your ambitions; your growth fuels ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we support balance in all parts of life and empower you to thrive in yours.

#WeAreWSP CompensationAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $69,700 – $92,300 MB & ON: $63,600 – $87,500 NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $62,900 – $83,600 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? If you’re driven by purpose and energized by the opportunity to help shape sustainable and responsible development, we’d love to meet you. Join us and start building what’s next — today. About Us 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 .