Environmental Planner (Construction Management)

DiscoverEE; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro One in Ontario is seeking a senior environmental specialist to lead oversight for major transmission projects. Based in London, Woodstock, Chatham, Guelph or Milton, you will ensure contractor compliance with permits, approvals and commitments.

Responsibilities include developing construction management strategies, coordinating with internal stakeholders and Indigenous communities, evaluating tenders and contract administration for environmental services, and supporting regulatory

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of environmental sciences or engineering.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with environmental planning and mitigation of impacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental oversight for transmission/ distribution projects.
• Define scope and approvals for regulatory processes and prepare reports.
• Assess and coordinate environmental programs, site investigations, and biodiversity efforts.
• Prepare tender specifications and evaluate environmental service contracts.

Skills

Environmental planning

Contract administration

Regulatory engagement

Public presentations

Education

Advanced knowledge: environmental sciences/engineering/urban planning

Job description

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

This position will be based in London, Woodstock, Chatham, Guelph, or Milton.

The successful candidate for this role will lead environmental oversight and support for major transmission line and station projects, including participation in contractor procurement activities and ensuring contractor compliance with environmental contract requirements, permits, approvals, and commitments. The role is responsible for developing and implementing environmental construction management strategies, including resource planning, consultant scope development, procurement, and management of environmental inspection services to support successful project execution. The successful candidate will also provide environmental permitting, compliance, stakeholder, and Indigenous engagement support through permit review and tracking, assessment of contractor submissions, participation in project team meetings, and coordination with internal project stakeholders.

Job Description:

• Carry out assessments, as assigned, to obtain Class EA, individual ECA or other regulatory approvals required for transmission and distribution facilities. Define scope consistent with regulatory requirements, gather information, develop data bases, assemble and analyze results, external contracting (as appropriate), collaborate (as appropriate) with internal and external organizations, develop recommendations for supervisor and asset manager review and approval. Prepare progress reports, environmental reports/assessments and applications for regulatory approval.
• Carry out other environmental programs (e.g. site assessments or related investigations, waste management, spills management, biodiversity, species at risk, etc.), as assigned, to meet aregulatory requirements for supervisor requirements. Work to include work plan development, literature review, define methodologies consistent with SLA or regulatory requirements, arrange field studies, develop data bases, assemble and analyze results, external contracting (as appropriate), collaborate (as appropriate) with internal and external organizations, develop recommendations for supervisor and asset manager review and approval. Prepare or arrange preparation of environmental reports/assessments. Report on progress.
• Provide technical and project support to public and regulatory participation processes and public hearings. Make presentations and respond to questions as required.
• Prepare or arrange for preparation of tendering specifications on environmental service contracts (e.g. waste and consultant contracts). Conduct or carry out the evaluation of tenders. Award and administer contract consistent with Corporate procedures and and policies and supervisor requirements.
• Estimate study costs and scheduling requirements. Monitor quality, expenditures and schedules and ensure work is conducted in accordance with supervisor requirements.
• Provide technical information, advice and assistance to other departments and divisions in problem areas.
• Represent the department at meetings and on committees and task groups.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of environmental legislation and approval processes. Provide advice and assistance in these areas to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure projects and programs are planned in accordance with government legislation, policies and processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education:

• Requires an advanced knowledge of environmental sciences, environmental engineering, urban and regional planning or landscape architect.
• Requires knowledge of oral and written communication techniques for preparation editing and presentation of environmental issues and assessments and in dealing with professional contacts and the public.
• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the completion of 4 years of University training (Grade XII plus 5 years).

Experience:

• Requires practical experience in all aspects of environmental planning and mitigation of impacts.
• Requires experience with the operation and maintenance of transmission and distribution facilities, environmental approval processes and preparation and presentation of environmental assessments.
• Requires experience in project management and contract administration.
• Requires experience with the organizational relationships, standards, practices and procedures.
• Requires experience in public presentations to ensure satisfactory communication with external and internal contacts and the general public.
• A period of over 6 years and up to and including 8 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026.

Deadline: October 13, 2026

The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hydro One uses AI tools to assist in the screening and assessing candidates for this role. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.