Manager, Environmental Planning - Transit

Parsons; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Manager of Environmental Planning for our Critical Infrastructure team in Ontario. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in environmental assessments. You'll lead a talented team to address complex planning challenges within the transportation sector while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Employer paid provincial care premiums

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Paid time off and sick leave

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• 15 years of related work experience, including 10 years in infrastructure consulting.
• Experience with MTO Class EA, Transit, and Rail Project Assessment Process.
• Knowledge of transportation-related policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex environmental assessment studies for transit projects.
• Provide leadership and coaching to a planning group.
• Oversee day-to-day operations to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Environmental Planning

Education

University degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or Geography

Post graduate degree (highly desirable)

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons has been a leader in the planning, design and delivery of transportation infrastructure across the world for more than 75 years. We are looking for an experienced planner with strong client relationships to add to our Infrastructure team in the Greater Toronto Region. You will have the flexibility to work from an office in Toronto, Markham, London, Toronto or Oakville and also from home. Our team is focused on helping our provincial and municipal clients expand and improve their transportation systems through innovative solutions to their tough planning and design challenges.

Position Overview:

The Manager of Environmental Planning, Transit will assist in advancing the growth of our broader Infrastructure practice in the Greater Toronto Region by taking a leadership role in developing and executing our business plan and will be responsible for overseeing and managing our Transit planning group.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex environmental assessment studies and forecasting to support transportation and transit projects
• Manage, coach, motivate and provide leadership for staff to provide high-quality services and innovative solutions to complex planning challenges involving multiple stakeholders
• Provide effective and efficient management of relevant day-to-day operations, including scheduling, assigning and reviewing work to achieve project objectives and outcome measures
• Assist in business development activities and undertake leadership roles in proposal preparation incl. assistance in developing project methodology, work programs, schedules, budgets
• Prepare technical reports and documentation of activity for clients and project management, and promoting technical excellence and quality assurance of project tasks and deliverables.
• Maintain an awareness of trends, developments and advancements in the environmental planning field to retain technical competency, and to provide state-of-the-art services and advice to our clients.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements:

• University degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography or in other professional discipline pertinent to the job function combined with relevant management experience. A relevant post graduate degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 15 years of related work experience including 10 years of infrastructure consulting and design experience
• Senior Environmental Planner with project management experience
• Demonstrated ability and experience in training, mentoring, motivating, leading and supervising a team of highly qualified professional staff.
• Effective interpersonal skills and highly developed verbal and writing communications skills. Experience with transportation planning, modelling and data practices in the Toronto region (TTS, GGHM, etc.) and good understanding of transportation issues and stakeholders
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with the MTO Class EA, Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (TRPAP), Impact Assessment Act
• Knowledge of Provincial policies, legislation and regulations related to transportation planning, and evolving industry trends is highly desirable.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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