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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026

Environmental Regulatory Specialist, Pipelines

WSP Calgary, Edmonton, AB senior full-time

Salary

$122,900 - $162,800 per year

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Description

As an Environmental Regulatory Specialist, Pipelines, you will lead large-scale environmental construction monitoring programs for pipeline and linear infrastructure projects in Western Canada.

You will oversee major pipeline and linear infrastructure projects from early planning and pre-construction through construction, post-construction monitoring, and reclamation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the delivery of large-scale environmental construction monitoring programs for pipeline and linear infrastructure projects from initiation through closeout
  • Providing strategic oversight of scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, safety, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement
  • Directing multidisciplinary teams of Environmental Inspectors, Environmental Monitors, biologists, reclamation specialists, Indigenous Monitors, and regulatory professionals across multiple construction spreads
  • Developing and implementing project execution strategies, field governance structures, monitoring frameworks, and reporting systems that drive compliant and efficient project delivery
  • Serving as the primary client contact, providing leadership in communication, contractor coordination, issue resolution, and project execution
  • Anticipating and mitigating environmental and construction-related risks while advising clients on regulatory compliance, permit commitments, and environmental performance
  • Driving strong project financial performance through forecasting, resource planning, contract management, and margin optimization
  • Mentoring project managers, environmental professionals, and emerging leaders while supporting long-term team capability and business growth

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience leading environmental construction monitoring and compliance programs for major pipeline and linear infrastructure projects
  • Proven success managing complex projects through planning, construction, post-construction monitoring, and reclamation phases
  • Strong knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation, regulatory approvals, permit compliance requirements, and industry best practices across Western Canada
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large, geographically distributed field teams operating across multiple regions and construction spreads
  • Advanced project management expertise including contract administration, budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and financial accountability
  • Exceptional communication and relationship management skills with senior clients, contractors, regulators, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to navigate complex construction environments, competing priorities, and changing project conditions
  • Professional designation such as RPF, P.Biol., R.P.Bio., P.Ag., EP, PMP, or equivalent is considered an asset

Benefits:

  • 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

Compensation:

  • $122,900 - $162,800 (AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT)
  • $112,100 - $154,400 (MB & ON)
  • $111,000 - $147,400 (NB, NL, NS, PE & QC)

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • RPF
  • P.Biol.
  • R.P.Bio.
  • P.Ag.
  • EP
  • PMP

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/93788

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