Environmental Scientist

Kelly; Milton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is looking for an Environmental Scientist - Project Lead in Milton, ON. The role requires guiding project teams, managing budgets, and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates should have a degree in environmental science and at least 5 years of experience in environmental consulting, with strong project management skills. This full-time position offers a chance to lead innovative environmental projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, geomorphology, physical geography, earth sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental consulting or applied geomorphology.
• Excellent project management skills including budget tracking.

Responsibilities

• Guide multidisciplinary project teams through all project phases.
• Lead the preparation of technical reports, proposals, and deliverables.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Team mentorship

Proposal writing

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Education

Degree in environmental science or related field

PMP certification or equivalent project management training

Job description

Role: Environmental Scientist - Project Lead

Direct hire full time role

Campbellville, ON

Responsibilities

• Guide multidisciplinary project teams through all project phases, from scoping and fieldwork to analysis and reporting
• Lead the preparation of technical reports, proposals, and deliverables, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with client expectations and regulatory standards
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders
• Lead and support internal and external meetings, as required
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring project profitability and timely execution
• Manage the entire timeline of projects, from proposals to client meetings and project milestones
• Prepare invoices and manage project budgets
• Provide mentorship and leadership to support the growth of our internal team members, fostering a collaborative, learning-oriented team culture

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, geomorphology, physical geography, earth sciences, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental consulting or applied geomorphology, with at least 3 years in project management/coordination role
• Understanding of fluvial processes, watershed dynamics, erosion and sediment transport, and river/stream rehabilitation
• Excellent project management skills, including budget tracking, scheduling, and team coordination across multiple projects
• Effective communicator with demonstrated experience in client relations, proposal writing, and team mentorship
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation, permitting requirements, and conservation authority processes
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training is an asset
• Valid G Class or client meetings and events