Environmental Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead diverse environmental assessment projects in the transportation and energy sectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing environmental assessments, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong communication skills. This role offers a chance to work on major projects, with a focus on work-life balance and competitive benefits, while contributing to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience managing environmental assessments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and permits.
• Experience with transportation and energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting activities for transportation and energy projects.
• Guide compliance with environmental approvals from various agencies.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and quality.

Skills

Project Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Planning, or Science

Job description

Environmental Project Manager

Join AtkinsRéalis in shaping a sustainable future. We are committed to engineering solutions that benefit our planet and its people.

We seek an Environmental Project Manager to lead diverse energy and infrastructure environmental assessment and planning projects, with a focus on the transportation and energy sectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with environmental standards and regulations related to assessments and permitting, demonstrate motivation and attention to detail, and have proven experience in Canada. This is a mid-level role based in Ontario, preferably in the GTA, but other locations will be considered.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating environmental permitting activities for transportation and energy projects within a broader delivery team.
• Guiding efforts to obtain and ensure compliance with environmental approvals/permits from municipal, provincial, and federal agencies.
• Managing project scope, budget, schedule, and quality oversight.
• Developing and implementing consultation and engagement programs, including interactions with First Nations and Indigenous communities.
• Managing external subcontractors independently.
• Delegating tasks to junior staff and providing technical guidance.
• Contributing to proposal development, qualification documents, and business development activities.
• Engaging with clients and regulatory agencies to ensure project delivery within timelines.
• Supporting growth in environmental planning and assessment market share in strategic markets.
• Mentoring junior and intermediate professionals.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Opportunity to work on major projects for diverse clients.
• Emphasis on work-life balance.
• Various learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation, flexible benefits, employee share plan, and pension plan.
• Focus on health and safety.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Planning, Science, or related field.
• 15-20 years of experience managing environmental assessments and securing permits, especially in transportation and energy sectors.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with transportation and energy regulators is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental project management including cost control, scope, and scheduling.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in fast-paced engineering or consulting environments.
• Membership in professional bodies (e.g., RPP, PMP, EP) is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.

Ready for this challenge? Apply now and help us engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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