Senior Environmental Consultant

PGL; Whitby; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Whitby, ON, is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant. This role involves managing contaminated site projects, providing technical direction, mentoring staff, and participating in business development. Candidates should have extensive consulting experience, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to maintain client relationships. Competitive salary and flexible work options available.

Benefits

Employee and Owner Profit Share Program

Flexible work arrangements

Annual training and development budget

4 weeks' vacation and paid sick time

Competitive benefits including health and dental insurance

Qualifications

• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience in Ontario.
• A demonstrated working knowledge of Ontario and Canadian environmental regulations.
• Experience in filing Records of Site Condition.

Responsibilities

• Conducts contaminated site investigations from work plans to final report production.
• Provides senior technical support and review of projects/reports.
• Advises clients on technical issues related to site investigation.

Skills

Strong technical writing skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Experience in contaminated site investigation

Strong problem-solving skills

Client relationship management skills

Mentoring and coaching abilities

Business development skills

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Geology, Geography, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Engineering or Toxicology

Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Ag. or P.Geo.)

Qualified Person (QP) designation

Job description

Overview

Advancing People, Environment and Business! Does that statement resonate with you? Do you enjoy working with an engaged team towards a common goal? Do you regularly question the norm and come up with creative solutions to problems? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, we might have the perfect role for you!

Position

PGL Environmental Consultants are seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to be based out of our Whitby, ON, office. PGL employees work a 37.5‑hour work week, and all employees have the flexibility to work from home or office as and when needed.

Role Summary

The Senior Environmental Consultant is involved with the planning, management and execution of contaminated site projects at a senior level. They will work on project teams that include junior and intermediate staff with technical specialists, when required. Some field work may be required, generally connected with large, complex, difficult or remote sites, or for training of staff.

Projects

Projects will vary and can include any of the following:

• Phase I/One and Phase II/Two Environmental Site Assessments
• Contaminated site investigation and remediation
• Risk Assessments
• Filing Records of Site Condition
• Hydrogeology investigations
• Environmental compliance and permitting projects
• Monitoring programs
• Excess Soil

In addition to managing projects and providing technical direction, it is expected that senior project staff mentor project staff. This person will also be comfortable interacting with clients. Participation in business development and marketing activities will include proposals, work plans, presentations, attending networking events and seminars, as well as building relationships with clients they are working with. An interest in greater involvement in business development and marketing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conducts all levels of contaminated site investigations from development of work plans and cost estimates to managing field work and budgets and final report production.
• Provide senior technical support and review of projects/reports.
• Advises and liaises with clients on a broad range of technical issues related to contaminated site investigation.
• Business development; building your network and strengthening relationships within the industry to attract and retain clients.
• Provides technical direction and mentoring to junior staff.
• Conducts technical review of projects.
• Contributes to the development of internal protocols and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Geology, Geography, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Engineering (chemical, geological, geotechnical, environmental), related engineering discipline or Toxicology.
• Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Ag. or P.Geo.).
• Qualified Person (QP) designation, either ESA or RA.
• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience in Ontario.
• A demonstrated working knowledge of and ability to interpret relevant Ontario and Canadian environmental regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Knowledge of O.Reg. 153/04 and O.Reg. 406/19.
• Experience in filing Records of Site Condition.
• Experience working in a consulting engineering environment at a project management level.
• Experience in contaminated site investigation, including field methods for characterization of soil and groundwater conditions and/or contamination (borehole drilling, monitoring well design/installation, and multimedia sampling methodologies).
• Experience developing and administering project budgets.
• Strong technical writing skills and strong attention to details.
• Experience with work plan or proposal writing.
• Experience with Business Development.
• Excellent internal and external client service skills.
• Excellent client relationship management and team management skills.
• Supportive of PGL Strategic Initiatives, high level of engagement.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and decision‑making abilities.
• Strong mentoring, coaching and team spirit abilities.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Willingness to travel, generally within province.

PGL Perks

• 100% Employee‑owned organization.
• Employee and Owner Profit Share Program.
• Flexible work arrangements and daily work hours.
• Annual Company Retreat.
• Allowances: Cell phone, Wellness, and Costco memberships.
• Annual training and development budget.
• Salary range $120,000 – $167,000.
• 4 weeks’ vacation and paid sick time.
• Competitive benefits: Extended Health, Dental, STD, LTD, and Life insurance.

Visit our website at www.pggroup.com/join_team.htm to apply online. We will be reviewing resumes and successful candidates will be contacted via email.

About PGL

At PGL, we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for every member of our team and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognize that our strength lies in embracing a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds. We aim to provide equal growth opportunities for all employees and celebrate differences in race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and physical and mental abilities.

We are a full‑service environmental consulting firm with offices in Vancouver, Victoria, and Langley (BC), Whitby (ON), and Calgary (AB). Since 1991, PGL has provided environmental services such as contaminated site assessments, remediation, environmental impact assessments, environmental permitting, and sustainability assessments. PGL is an employee‑owned company with 110+ employees, including biologists, environmental scientists and engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, agrologists, and a dynamic and customer‑oriented support team.