Senior Technical Director Ecology & EIA

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.Lead. Win. Deliver. Shape Saskatchewan’s Future. This is a role for a hands‑on environmental regulatory leader who wants to be in the market, at the table with clients and regulators, and actively shaping projects from pursuit through approval. As Senior Technical Director Ecology and EIA, you’ll be a visible leader across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, combining deep regulatory expertise with client leadership and business development. You won’t just advise; you’ll own relationships, drive pursuits, and lead delivery on complex, high‑profile projects that matter to communities, industry, and the environment. Based in Regina or Saskatoon, this role is ideal for a senior professional who thrives as a seller‑doer: trusted by regulators, credible with clients, and energized by building both projects and teams. Your Impact

• Lead and win work by leveraging your regulatory credibility and trusted relationships with clients, proponents, and regulators across Saskatchewan and Manitoba
• Set regulatory strategy for complex environmental assessments, permitting, and compliance programs — from early planning through approvals
• Serve as Project Director, owning scope, schedule, risk, regulatory engagement, and client confidence
• Be the face of regulatory leadership with Saskatchewan regulators, staying ahead of policy direction, expectations, and emerging risks
• Guide clients through critical decisions, consultations, and regulatory pathways with confidence and clarity
• Actively manage risk — regulatory, schedule, reputational, and commercial — across major projects
• Build and mentor high‑performing teams, developing the next generation of regulatory practitioners
• Raise the bar on quality and consistency, ensuring defensible, practical, and approval‑ready deliverables

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 15+ years of experience in environmental assessment, permitting, and regulatory compliance, with a strong Prairie focus
• Proven seller‑doer mindset — you’ve supported pursuits, grown client accounts, and converted trust into work
• Deep, practical knowledge of Saskatchewan (and Manitoba) regulatory frameworks and approval processes
• Direct experience working with Saskatchewan regulators on complex or high‑profile projects
• Established relationships with clients, industry, and regulators in Saskatchewan and/or Manitoba
• Strong consulting leadership experience, balancing multiple clients, projects, and priorities
• Recognized technical credibility that clients and regulators trust
• Eligibility for, or possession of, a professional designation (RPBio, P.Biol., P.Eng., or equivalent)

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 CompensationAB, 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. Ready to Shape the Future? If you’re a proven environmental regulatory leader who thrives at the intersection of client relationships, regulatory strategy, and project delivery, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Based in Regina or Saskatoon, you’ll shape major projects across Saskatchewan and Manitoba while building trusted partnerships, mentoring the next generation of professionals, and leading, winning, and delivering meaningful work. Apply today and bring your regulatory leadership, market insight, and ambition to a role where your influence truly matters. 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 .