Manager, ESG, Nature & Climate Change Advisory
Job Description
What 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
Build the Future with Us – This is your chance to lead a national advisory team shaping Canada’s climate transition. As Manager, ESG, Nature & Climate Change Advisory, you will guide multidisciplinary experts working at the forefront of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance, nature advisory, climate economics & risk, and supply chain decarbonization. You’ll help clients accelerate their transition, strengthen resilience, and make meaningful progress toward net‑zero and nature‑positive outcomes.
Your Impact
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 - $155,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 - $147,400
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.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by impact and ready to help shape Canada’s climate transition, we’d love to connect. Join a team of visionaries designing a better future - apply today.
About Us
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
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.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
What 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
Build the Future with Us – This is your chance to lead a national advisory team shaping Canada’s climate transition. As Manager, ESG, Nature & Climate Change Advisory, you will guide multidisciplinary experts working at the forefront of sustainability strategy, sustainable finance, nature advisory, climate economics & risk, and supply chain decarbonization. You’ll help clients accelerate their transition, strengthen resilience, and make meaningful progress toward net‑zero and nature‑positive outcomes.
Your Impact
- Lead and grow the national ESG, Nature & Climate Change Advisory (CCA) team, building a high‑performance, people‑first environment.
- Strengthen client partnerships by directing complex, high‑impact advisory projects across Canada.
- Shape sustainability strategy, climate disclosures, finance‑aligned climate transition plans, nature‑positive roadmaps, and decarbonization programs.
- Inspire engagement, coach team leads, and support employee development, performance, and career pathways.
- Manage team utilization, project resourcing, and staffing to meet business needs.
- Guide business development activities and support go‑to‑market strategies.
- Oversee project delivery quality, ensuring outcomes exceed client expectations and protect WSP’s market reputation.
- Support financial performance by monitoring results, identifying improvements, and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate across CCRS, Environmental Advisory, and broader WSP disciplines to drive integrated, innovative solutions.
- A degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
- 10+ years in sustainability, climate change, ESG, sustainable finance, or climate risk advisory, ideally in consulting.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven delivery experience in areas such as sustainability strategy, climate transition, climate economics, nature advisory, or supply chain decarbonization.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong strategic thinking and a drive for business development.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
- Strong organizational and delegation skills with a passion for talent development.
- Bilingualism in French is an asset.
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.
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 - $155,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 - $147,400
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.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by impact and ready to help shape Canada’s climate transition, we’d love to connect. Join a team of visionaries designing a better future - apply today.
About Us
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
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.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.