Senior Environmental Assessment Specialist

Shared Value Solutions; Guelph/Eramosa; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Canada seeks a Senior Environmental Assessment Specialist. This role requires expertise in Canadian Environmental Assessment processes and strong leadership skills. You'll work remotely, supporting Indigenous Nations in developing strategies for environmental stewardship and community development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation & profit sharing

Remote work allowance

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Deep understanding of Canadian Environmental Assessment processes.
• Experience in negotiating Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs).

Responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on environmental assessments for major infrastructure projects.
• Review and recommend mitigation measures for environmental impacts.
• Maintain client relationships and provide client service.

Skills

Project Management

Effective Communication

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Shared Value Solutions

Shared Value Solutions (SVS) is an environmental and community development consulting firm. Our team includes folks who are skilled in science, cultural heritage, planning, and regulatory fields who work alongside First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Nations across Canada. We support Indigenous Nations with technical guidance, regulatory advice, peer reviews, planning, and negotiation strategies related to major resource development projects. At the heart of our work is a commitment to braiding Indigenous Knowledge with Western science to advance our clients' goals of prosperity, stewardship, and self-determination.

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Assessment Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of the Canadian (federal and provincial) Impact and Environmental Assessment processes, experience in leading multidisciplinary teams, and supporting with the development Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs) and/or similar long term relationship agreements (LTRAs).

Our Work Culture

At SVS, we value the ambitions and passions of our team members, both professionally and personally. To support work-life balance, we offer flexible hours, remote work options, and time-in-lieu. We aim for this position to align with your life goals rather than detract from them. Our work is guided by the priorities of our community partners, including seasonal calendars (harvest seasons, festivals, etc.) and project deadlines. Through strong communication and mutual support, we create a work environment that fosters both personal well-being and professional growth.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

SVS is committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, women, members of the global majority (visible minorities), LGBTQ2S+ individuals, veterans, and persons with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer, and if you require accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know—we are happy to support you.

Indigenous Hiring Preference

We prioritize hiring Indigenous candidates, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals, to build teams that reflect the lived experiences of the communities we serve. We recognize that formal education and job experience are not the only measures of expertise. If you have traditional knowledge and community-based experience that align with this role, we encourage you to apply, even if your qualifications differ from those listed.

If you feel comfortable, we invite you to self-identify as Indigenous in your application. We understand the impacts of colonization and respect that this is a personal decision. Any information shared will remain confidential and will only be used by our hiring team to support our commitment to Indigenous hiring.

We look forward to welcoming new team members who share our dedication to supporting Indigenous sovereignty, environmental stewardship, and community-driven development.

The Position

We’re looking for an Senior Environmental Assessment Specialist, Project Director (remote within Canada) to fill a full-time permanent position.

Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact

At Shared Value Solutions, you will be part of a team that honors Indigenous Knowledge, fosters strong relationships, and works alongside Nations to support sovereignty, stewardship, and self-determination. Your expertise, lived experiences, and perspectives will be deeply valued as we collaborate on diverse projects that make a real difference for the land, water, and communities we serve.

We are committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, culturally affirming, and grounded in respect, reciprocity, and collaboration. Our team supports one another, recognizing the importance of balance between work, family, community, and personal well-being.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation & profit sharing
• Remote work allowance
• Comprehensive health benefits & employee assistance program (health, dental, vision, and life insurance)
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Professional designation reimbursement & development opportunities
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, cultural days, bereavement, and family care leave
• Winter tire rebate to support safe travel
• Flexible work options, including remote work

We welcome you to bring your whole self to this role—your knowledge, your passion, and your connection to community. Join us at Shared Value Solutions and be part of a team dedicated to uplifting Indigenous voices, protecting the environment, and creating lasting positive change.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of professional experience in project management leading multidisciplinary teams; federal and provincial Environmental / Impact Assessments; Crown’s Duty to Consult and Accommodate, Negotiating Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs) and/or similar long term relationship agreements (LTRAs).
• Excellent technical writing and analytical skills, including experience with data management and analysis, preparing technical reports, and communicating complex issues in plain language (written, verbal, presentations) for a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated experience supporting and facilitating relationship building with Indigenous groups as well as industry and government negotiations related to natural resource development and management.
• Experience in conflict and issue resolution processes.
• Strong understanding of Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial legislation and regulatory approvals and permitting processes, including consultation and duty to consult requirements working on hydroelectric, linear and mining projects
• Demonstrated ability to leverage the Duty to Consult, UNDRIP, regulatory requirements, and case law to advance Indigenous interests and ability to effectively participate.
• The ability to work both independently and direct a project team.
• Skills and experience working in cross-cultural settings, preferably with First Nation, Métis, and/or Inuit communities
• Ability to make decisions from big picture to details while understanding risk

Responsibilities:

• Directing and leading projects focused on technical peer reviews of regulatory environmental permitting and approvals reports and applications for pipelines, energy, mining, waste, community planning, and other major infrastructure development projects.
• Reviewing and suggesting appropriate mitigation, compensation, and accommodation measures to address environmental and/or socio-economic-cultural impacts of major development projects.
• Directing and conducting environmental assessments and/or peer reviews of large-scale environmental assessments in Canada.
• Building and maintaining client relationships through a comprehensive understanding of client needs, priorities, and objectives while providing excellent client service.
• Liaising effectively with Indigenous community clients, regulators and proponents.
• Providing Duty to Consult and strategic negotiation advice to First Nation, Métis and Inuit community clients as needed
• Providing team leadership and mentorship to more junior team members
• Engaging in business development and sales efforts

Let us know if you speak: French, Cree, Ojibway, Oji-Cree, Blackfoot, Dene, Innu, or other languages that might be useful for this position.

Summing it Up – Why Should you Apply?

• Fully remote working
• Fun company culture
• Learning and career growth opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Meaningful work

Our head office is on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the historic lands of the Attawandaron People. We honour the original ancestors of this land and also offer respect to our Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Métis neighbours. We strive to be accountable by acknowledging this history and cultivating respect in our relationships with our Indigenous neighbours and the land.