Environmental Project Manager

-; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Environmental Project Manager in Toronto, Ontario, to oversee environmental assessments and secure permits for energy and infrastructure projects. This role requires over 10 years of experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong project management skills in a collaborative team environment. The company offers competitive compensation and flexible benefits, and is committed to professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in environmental assessments for transportation and energy projects.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent assignments in fast-paced environments.
• Profound understanding of environmental assessments and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate environmental assessment and permitting activities.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Environmental project management expertise

Problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills

Regulatory frameworks understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You've come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Environmental Project Manager

We are seeking an Environmental Project Manager to support a wide variety of energy and infrastructure environmental assessment and planning projects, particularly in the energy and transportation sectors. The ideal candidate must have strong work experience with environmental standards and regulations in relation to environmental assessments and permitting, be motivated and detail-oriented, with demonstrable experience in Canada. This mid-level career role is for office locations in Ontario, with a preferred location in the GTA, however we will consider other locations. This role will be based in Toronto, Ontario. Occasional travel within Canada may be required.

Your role

• Lead, coordinate and deliver all aspects related to environmental assessment and permitting activities, particularly for the transportation and energy sector, working as part of a wider delivery team.
• Coordinate and guide efforts to obtain and comply with environmental approvals/permits for projects from regulatory agencies (municipal, provincial and federal).
• Act as a project manager/coordinator responsible for the development and management of scope, budget, schedule, and effective quality oversight.
• Assist in the development and implementation of consultation and engagement programs, including with First Nations and Indigenous communities.
• Independently coordinate and manage external subcontractors.
• Effectively delegate and coordinate tasks and activities with staff, providing technical and supervisory guidance to more junior staff on assigned tasks.
• Assist with and, as necessary, take a lead role in the development of proposals, qualification documents and other business development related activities.
• Interact with clients and regulatory agencies and ministries to ensure that projects are successfully delivered within timelines.
• Support the growth of environmental planning / environmental assessment market share in strategic markets.
• Mentor junior and intermediate professionals.

About you

• Over 10 years of related experience managing and coordinating environmental assessments and securing construction permits/approvals for transportation and energy projects, within fast-paced engineering or environmental consulting environments.
• Strong environmental project management expertise, including application of project management principles such as cost control, scope management, scheduling, and coordination of multiple concurrent assignments.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or related degree.
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks, including the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process, with experience working with energy and/or transportation regulators considered an asset.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize, manage competing deadlines, and deliver projects effectively.
• Professional designation or membership (full or provisional) in a relevant professional body is an asset (e.g., PMP, CAPM, RPP, EP).
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.