Senior Environmental Planner

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental planning is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to join its Toronto office. The role involves overseeing various Environmental Assessment projects, interacting with clients and regulatory agencies, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs and medical insurance

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Competitively accrued paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Support for professional development and training programs

Incentive compensation for eligible positions

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of practical experience managing and delivering Environmental Assessments in Ontario.
• Established working knowledge of relevant legislation including Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
• Professional designation such as RPP or P.Eng. is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver EA projects including MTO Class EAs and Municipal Class EAs.
• Author Environmental Assessment Reports to satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Prepare public/stakeholder consultation plans and engage in consultation activities.

Skills

Project Management

Environmental Assessment

Public Consultation

Stakeholder Engagement

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management, Planning, Engineering, or Urban Planning

Graduate degree in related disciplines (an asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

What You Will Do:

GFT’s Environmental Team in Toronto is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Environmental Planner to join our growing team in Toronto! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto office.

Our group offers a diverse base of technical expertise to offer professionals the ability to specialize and advance skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing environmental team, apply your environmental skills, and contribute to high profile infrastructure projects. You will interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and colleagues while working on fast paced and challenging environmental projects. This position will offer the right person significant opportunities for professional growth, specialized training, and leadership.

Working on theroadway teamatGFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

• Assist with leading and delivering a variety of EA projects including Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Class EAs, Municipal Engineers Association Class EAs, Transit and Rail Project Assessments, etc. from planning to approval phases.
• Coordinate closely with the engineering design team to ensure technical and environmental workstreams are closely aligned as part of the EA process.
• Author Environmental Assessment Reports (ESDs, DCRs, TESRs, Project File Reports, Environmental Study Reports, Environmental Project Reports, etc.) and other supporting environmental documentation to satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Be able to interpret relevant legislation including Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, Impact Assessment Act, Ontario Regulation 231/08, etc.
• Direct and manage a project team of environmental and technical disciplines (including subconsultants) as part of the EA process.
• Prepare public/stakeholder consultation plans and engagement strategies for EA projects.
• Carry out public, review agency, Indigenous Communities consultation including public meetings, technical meetings, preparation of communication materials, consultation reports, stakeholder responses and comment tracking.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and assist in preparing consultation strategies and meeting materials accordingly.
• Prepare environmental impact assessments including undertaking assessment of potential effects, development of mitigation/monitoring strategies, net effects analysis, and best management practice approaches.
• Monitor EA project schedule, scope and budget in accordance with the project management plan.
• Assist in preparing documentation to support permits and approvals.
• Coordinate environmental aspects of projects through planning, design, contract specifications, and/or construction.
• Support business development pursuits, including proposal preparation, development of technical workplans and preparation of project fee estimates.

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management, Planning, Engineering, Urban Planning or a related discipline. A graduate degree in the above areas is considered an asset.
• Minimum 8 years of practical experience managing and delivering Environmental Assessments in Ontario.

What we prefer you bring:

• Must have established working knowledge of relevant legislation including Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Regulation 231/08, Impact Assessment Act, Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, etc.
• Experience delivering TRPAPs, MTO Class EAs and/or Municipal Class EAs.
• An understanding of transportation, transit and municipal infrastructure construction projects gained through practical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and drawings.
• Experience in carrying out evaluation of alternatives, undertaking impact assessments, and authoring EA reports/documentation.
• Proven experience in carrying out public, agency, and Indigenous consultation, with the ability to assess project and client needs.
• Must have working knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements related to noise, cultural heritage, archaeology, natural heritage, air quality, land use, species at risk, etc.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of various environmental permits and approvals.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency with a strong commitment to ensuring client satisfaction, achieving goals and objectives.
• Excellent self-management, time management and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and multi-task.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, team oriented and ability to work independently.
• Professional designation such as Registered Professional Planner (RPP), Professional Engineer (P.Eng), and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat applications, and file sharing systems (e.g., SharePoint).

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required for this position. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range:Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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