Environmental Planner

LGL Limited

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 70,000 - 85,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Extended health benefits

RRSP contributions

Paid vacation policy

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Job summary

LGL Limited in Toronto, ON is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Planner to support transportation and infrastructure projects across Ontario. You will contribute to environmental assessment and planning from early planning through detailed design, working with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a university degree in a related field and at least five years of environmental planning experience, plus strong writing, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

University degree in a related field and five years of environmental planning experience in consulting is required.
Experience supporting environmental assessments for transportation, transit, municipal infrastructure, or similar Ontario projects.
Experience leading public, agency and stakeholder consultation.
Experience coordinating with engineering/design teams to integrate environmental requirements.
Knowledge of MTO/Metrolinx/public sector processes is an asset.
Transit Project Assessment Process experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Coordinate environmental planning and assessment activities for transportation, transit, municipal and other infrastructure projects.
Prepare environmental assessment and planning documents (ESDs, TESRs, EPRs, DCRs, consultation plans, etc.).
Coordinate multidisciplinary environmental studies and integrate input from various technical specialists.
Review designs to identify environmental issues, mitigation measures, permits and approvals.
Support public, agency, municipal and stakeholder consultation and responses to comments.
Liaise with clients, design teams, regulators, and authorities.
Track environmental commitments and project requirements through planning to construction.
Assist with project management: scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
Contribute to proposals and business development initiatives.

Skills

Environmental planning

Project coordination

Public consultation

Technical writing

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in environmental planning, urban or land use planning, environmental studies, geography, environmental science, or related discipline

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
LGL Limited | Toronto, ON | Hybrid

Location: Multiple positions are available with flexible work arrangements, including hybrid opportunities within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and remote-based roles supporting projects across Ontario.
Salary Range: $70,000–$85,000
Application Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026 –

About LGL Limited

Founded in 1971, LGL Limited is an employee-owned environmental research and consulting firm with a reputation for scientific excellence. We work with government, Indigenous communities, industry, and NGOs to solve complex environmental challenges. Our work spans Canada, the US, and beyond—and we’re proud to help shape sustainable solutions through applied ecological science.

About the Role – Join a Team Connecting Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure

Reporting to the Management Team in Ontario, environmental planners play a key role in supporting ecological consulting services for a range of private and public sector clients across Ontario.

As an Intermediate Environmental Planner, you’ll work as part of multidisciplinary teams supporting the planning, design and delivery of transportation, transit, and other infrastructure projects across Ontario. You’ll contribute to environmental assessment and planning assignments from early planning through detailed design and construction, working closely with technical specialists, project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies.

What You Will Do

Coordinate environmental planning and assessment activities for transportation, transit, municipal and other infrastructure projects.
Prepare environmental assessment and planning documents, including Environmental Screening Documents (ESDs), Transportation Environmental Study Reports (TESRs), Environmental Project Reports (EPRs), Design and Construction Reports (DCRs), consultation plans, and supporting technical materials.
Coordinate multidisciplinary environmental studies and integrate input from technical specialists in natural heritage, fisheries and aquatic ecosystems, arboriculture, cultural heritage, archaeology, noise, air quality, and hydrogeology.
Review project designs and technical submissions to identify environmental issues, impacts, mitigation measures, commitments, permits, and approvals.
Support public, agency, municipal and stakeholder consultation activities, including notices, presentation materials, consultation records, and responses to comments.
Liaise with clients, design teams, technical specialists, contractors, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and other government authorities.
Track environmental commitments and project requirements through planning, design and, where applicable, construction.
Assist with project management activities, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
Contribute to proposals and other business development initiatives.

The list of duties and responsibilities described above is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded/modified from time to time as required by the organization’s needs.

What You Will Bring
Education and Experience:

A university degree in environmental planning, urban or land use planning, environmental studies, geography, environmental science, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of relevant environmental planning experience, preferably in a consulting environment and with progressively increasing responsibility.
Experience supporting environmental assessments for transportation, transit, municipal infrastructure, or other complex infrastructure projects in Ontario.
Experience working through multiple project phases, such as planning, preliminary design, detailed design, and/or construction.
Experience supporting public, agency, and stakeholder consultation.
Experience working with engineering/design teams to integrate environmental requirements and mitigation into project design.
Experience with Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), Metrolinx, municipal, or other public sector infrastructure projects is considered a strong asset.
Experience with transit projects and the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of Ontario environmental assessment and planning processes, including the MTO Class Environmental Assessment process and/or Transit Project Assessment Process.
Working knowledge of relevant federal, provincial, and municipal environmental legislation, policies, standards, and guidelines.
Understanding of environmental impact assessment, mitigation, environmental commitments, and permitting/approval requirements.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, design information, and technical reports from an environmental planning perspective.
Strong technical writing, document preparation, and review skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex environmental information.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables within project schedules and budgets.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, technical specialists, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other government authorities.
Ability to identify environmental issues early, understand their implications for project delivery, and work collaboratively to develop practical solutions.
Sound judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to manage changing priorities, work independently and deliver high-quality work within tight timelines.

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