Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist

WSP Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an intermediate Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will conduct environmental assessments and manage projects related to mining, nuclear, and energy sectors. You will be responsible for engaging with various stakeholders and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This opportunity offers a chance to work on exciting projects that contribute to sustainable development while being part of a collaborative culture that values inclusion and professional growth. Join a company committed to making a positive impact on the environment and communities.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Career Opportunities

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in EIA and environmental permitting.
• Strong understanding of Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EIA and manage environmental permitting projects.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and manage project teams.
• Evaluate proposals and develop work scopes and budgets.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Report Writing

Environmental Permitting

Regulatory Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Master's Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

The Opportunity:

As an intermediate Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting EIA's, supporting consultation and engagement activities with external stakeholders, and preparing EIA documentation for mining, nuclear and energy projects. You will rely on your demonstrated experience navigating EIA requirements, environmental permitting, and related authorization processes relevant to development projects in Ontario. Experience with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and/or the federal Impact Assessment Act is essential. You will work with a dynamic and experienced team as a key member to serve a variety of exciting clients and projects.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

• You will plan, coordinate and carry out mandates that relate to environmental and socio-economic impact studies, obtaining environmental permits and authorizations, and implementation of environmental monitoring and/or the implementation of environmental management systems.
• You will be responsible for coordinating projects related to nuclear, transmission, renewable energy, transportation, infrastructure, mining, and oil and gas sectors.
• You will coordinate technical work of others ensuring deliverables are provided in a timely manner.
• You will manage small to medium EIAs or environmental permitting projects, or assist Intermediate and Senior EA practitioners in the management of large inter-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder EIAs, environmental permitting and environmental construction monitoring projects.
• You will represent client projects to stakeholders including regulators, industry groups, environmental groups, landowners, Indigenous communities, and the public.
• You will plan for and/or participate in meetings and consultation events.
• You will be responsible for evaluating Request for Proposals, reviewing and preparing proposals, developing work scopes, budgets and schedules, all with support from senior staff.
• You will manage projects (scope, budget, schedule and quality), project teams, and clients simultaneously while fostering a workplace that adheres to WSP's core values.
• You will support logistics planning for environmental field programs.
• You will contribute to writing, compiling, and editing environmental impact assessment report sections and engagement materials.
• You will champion HS&E Commitment and underlying principles throughout the organization.
• You will mentor more junior staff.
• You will collaborate regionally and nationally with other EIA practitioners and other disciplines.
• You will provide environmental and regulatory leadership.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's Degree, or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology or a related discipline/equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience conducting and managing environmental impact assessments, with a focus on mining, nuclear and energy projects.
• A thorough understanding of the EIA requirements in Ontario and federally in Canada.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal regulatory requirements and approvals.
• Experience managing complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to build and maintain positive, strong working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to write detailed technical reports.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as within a team environment and under deadlines.
• Full driving license and clean driver's abstract.
• Willingness to occasionally travel and occasionally work outside standard office hours.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

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.

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.

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