Design & Construction Circularity & Waste Specialist

-; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering firm in Toronto is seeking a Design & Construction Circularity & Waste Specialist to lead sustainability initiatives on significant infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in engineering, with strong project management and sustainable design skills. This role promotes innovative solutions for waste management and carbon reduction.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environment, energy, or sustainable design.
• Experience delivering sustainability outcomes in infrastructure.
• Understanding of reducing embedded carbon and achieving net-zero GHG facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction sustainability goals related to recycling and disposal.
• Support planning for waste and circularity programs.
• Ensure proper handling, recycling, and disposal of waste.

Skills

Sustainable design

Project management

Data analytics

Education

Degree in engineering, planning, or sustainability

Job description

Job Description

Design & Construction Circularity & Waste Specialist

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects worldwide? Do you want to make a difference by improving communities' lives? Join an inclusive and diverse team you can rely on!

Join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis, dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is a key partner in the airports and aviation sector. We are hiring a Design & Construction Circularity & Waste Specialist to join our team. The specialist will lead and oversee the successful delivery of complex projects, ensuring they meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk standards. Experience in managing large infrastructure projects, especially in international airport development, is essential.

Location: Toronto, ON

Your role within the team:

1. Coordinate construction sustainability goals related to recycling, reuse, and disposal.
2. Support planning for waste and circularity programs, including terminal, outbuildings, construction, and off-aircraft waste.
3. Ensure proper handling, recycling, disposal, and removal of waste, including hazardous materials.
4. Design self-sustaining circular ecosystems and infrastructure, promoting innovative waste and pollution management solutions to reduce the carbon footprint.
5. Collaborate with Stakeholder Relations and Communications and external stakeholders on sustainability strategies.
6. Ensure the program and design incorporate sustainability principles and promote occupant well-being.
7. Align with the airport client's vision for a sustainable, carbon-positive future.
8. Mentor and support staff development.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Because we offer:

• Opportunities to work on major projects for diverse clients.
• An environment valuing work-life balance.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, benefits, employee share plan, and pension.
• A health and safety-focused workplace.

The ideal candidate:

• Degree in engineering, planning, or sustainability with professional certification (PE, CEM, LEED AP, ENV SP).
• At least 5 years of experience in environment, energy, or sustainable design.
• Experience delivering sustainability outcomes in infrastructure, especially large complex programs.
• Understanding of reducing embedded carbon and achieving net-zero GHG facilities.
• Experience in resource management, materials efficiency, and circular economy.
• Strong technical skills across project phases and problem-solving, including data analytics.

Are you ready for this challenge? Apply today and help engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

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