Intermediate Environmental Planner

EXP; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Planner to join their dynamic team. This role involves working on environmental assessments and planning projects, collaborating with diverse professionals, and contributing to innovative solutions for the built and natural environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental legislation, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Join a community that values sustainability and diversity, and take your career to the next level while making a positive impact on the environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in environmental assessment and planning.
• Degree in environmental planning, civil engineering, or related field.
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Attend project meetings and provide updates on EA progress.
• Prepare and review EA planning reports and consultation materials.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure QA/QC procedures are followed.

Skills

Environmental Assessment

Project Budget Management

Stakeholder Consultation

Technical Report Review

Team Coordination

French Language Skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Planning

Diploma in Urban/Regional Planning

Civil Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Description

Intermediate Environmental Planner

Brampton, Barrie, Markham, Hamilton, London and Ottawa, ON

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators, and professionals, we bring diverse talents together to solve complex challenges. Joining EXP means being part of a community that values diversity, sustainability, and shared success, connected through a global network of professionals. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

We are seeking an Intermediate Environmental Planner.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in environmental assessment (EA), environmental planning, and consulting services. You will work with a team of environmental professionals, reporting to Project Managers, and handling a variety of tasks.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Attend project meetings via Microsoft Teams to provide updates on EA progress and environmental components.
• Communicate project updates to internal teams.
• Prepare and review EA planning reports such as TESRs, EPRs, and ESDs (or DDES/ESM depending on the region).
• Review technical environmental reports from team members.
• Assist in preparing proposals related to EA and environmental components.
• Contribute to project scheduling, including GANTT charts, and update deliverable schedules as needed.
• Track project budgets and flag concerns to the Project Manager.
• Review invoices from environmental sub-consultants for consistency.
• Prepare change orders for scope modifications.
• Assist with obtaining conservation authority permits and review related documentation.
• Review online resources to inform proposals and projects.
• Stay updated on new environmental legislation and guidance, and share relevant information with staff.
• Prepare and review consultation materials and coordinate stakeholder engagement activities.
• Attend meetings with agencies, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders.
• Respond to consultation comments and liaise with clients.
• Mentor junior staff and review their deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external clients to address project issues.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are followed in project documentation.

What Your Experience Looks Like

• Minimum 4 years of experience leading transportation, transit, or stormwater EA projects under Ontario EA legislation.
• Degree or diploma in environmental planning, urban/regional planning, geography, civil engineering, or related field.
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation or eligibility is an asset.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal EA legislation and guidance.
• Experience developing stakeholder consultation plans and managing engagement activities.
• Proficiency in preparing EA documentation such as TESRs, EPRs, and ESDs/DDES/ESMs.
• Experience with technical environmental reports (e.g., erosion control, soil management, archaeological assessments) is a plus.
• Understanding of disciplines related to EA processes, including fisheries, archaeology, waste management, and air quality.
• Ability to review technical reports critically.
• Knowledge of permitting processes for various environmental disciplines.
• Skills in project budget management, scheduling, and team coordination.
• Client relationship management skills.
• Experience supporting and mentoring junior staff.
• French language skills are an asset.

EXP is committed to workplace equity. Applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can request accommodations during the selection process by contacting us at [e-mail].