Environmental Planner

Parsons; Kingston; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Environmental Planner for its Critical Infrastructure team in Kingston, Ottawa, or Halifax. The role involves supporting Environmental Assessment projects, mentoring junior staff, and participating in infrastructure evaluations. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience and relevant education in environmental fields, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Employer-paid provincial care premiums

Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Eligibility for RPP and/or MCIP designation is an asset.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting and approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Support senior Environmental Planners and mentor junior staff on EA projects.
• Participate in infrastructure projects involving report writing and impact assessment.
• Assist with proposal preparation and client liaison.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Knowledge of Environmental Assessments

French language skills

Education

Post-secondary education in planning, environmental science/studies, biology/ecology, geography

Job description

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Job Description:

Environmental Planner (Eastern Ontario & Halifax)

We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates for an intermediate-level Environmental Planner position to support Parsons Infrastructure business.

We are a flexible employer open to staff being based in Kingston, Ottawa, or Halifax.

The Environmental Planner’s key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting senior Environmental Planners and mentoring junior staff on Environmental Assessment (EA) projects, including Municipal and Transit projects, and Environmental Impact Statements/Environmental Effect Evaluations for municipal, provincial, and federal projects.
• Participating in infrastructure projects involving report writing, evaluation of alternatives, impact assessment, and development of project consultation programs.
• Assisting with proposal preparation and client liaison.
• Coordinating subconsultants and leading/coordination of EA processes.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Post-secondary education in planning, environmental science/studies, biology/ecology, geography, or related fields.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Environmental Assessments, including Municipal Class EA, Transit Project Assessment Process, Canadian Impact Assessment Act, and Ministry of Transportation Class EA Process.
• Experience in the Ontario market with a focus on infrastructure projects involving local/regional municipalities, MTO, Metrolinx, TTC.
• Eligibility for a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and/or Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) designation is an asset.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting and approval processes.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal environmental policies, legislation, and applicable laws.
• French language skills are considered an asset.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team, dedicated to designing and delivering infrastructure that connects and protects communities worldwide. We value collaboration, innovation, and community impact, aiming to improve quality of life through sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions.

We offer comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, employer-paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, holidays, and gym discounts.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We actively promote representation of indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities at all levels.

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