Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager

Stantec; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 128,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellness program

RRSP

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager to join our Assessment and Permitting team within the Environmental Services practice, working within one of our London, Waterloo, Markham, Hamilton, or Ottawa offices. You will join a team that delivers expertise to a wide variety of sectors.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in project management for environmental programs, strong writing and communication skills, and will travel regionally.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Environmental Planning or Environmental Studies.
• Minimum 15 years of project management experience in environmental programs.
• Experience with Class EA, EIAs, environmental programs, and permit coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage project tasks and deliverables and assist with environmental assessment and permitting.
• Communicate with clients, regulators, public and internal teams.
• Write and coordinate proposals and reports for project requirements.
• Oversee Environmental Programs or EIAs and permit coordination.
• Conduct desktop studies to support regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement stakeholder consultation programs.

Skills

Active listening

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Project management

Public speaking

Technical writing

Education

Environmental Planning degree

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking Senior Environmental Planners/Project Managers to join our Assessment and Permitting team within the Environmental Services practice, working within one of our London, Waterloo, Markham, Hamilton, or Ottawa offices. You will join a team that delivers expertise to a wide variety of sectors.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage project tasks and deliverables and assist with implementing the environmental assessment and permitting process as it applies to projects
• Communicate and liaise with a variety of project stakeholders, including clients, regulatory agencies, members of the public, and internal multi-disciplinary teams.
• Write and coordinate proposals and reports tailored to specific project requirements
• Manage project tasks and deliverables related to Environmental Programs and/or Provincial and Federal Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Conduct desktop studies to support regulatory requirements for various developments
• Develop and implement consultation programs with a focus on diverse stakeholders
• Work with a group of professionals across Canada, focusing on environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance
• Build on previous client relationships to provide opportunities and support development
• Actively participate in key client meetings and professional/industrial organizations to promote Stantec
• Collaborate with Key Account Managers and Sector Leaders to achieve excellent business outcomes

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong listening and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work seamlessly with multidisciplinary project teams
• Capacity to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills
• Proven project management skills, delivering quality results on time and within budget
• Willingness to undertake periodic short-term, regional travel
• Self-motivated with excellent technical writing and public speaking skills
• Experience in mentoring rising talent

Education and Experience

A university degree or post-undergraduate college diploma in Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, or a related field is required.

Minimum 15 years of experience in project management for environmental programs, with a focus on energy, power, infrastructure, mining, industrial, and/or community development projects.

Previous experience in undertaking tasks such as the Class EA process, environmental impact assessments, environmental programs, environmental compliance, and/or coordinating the acquisition of permits and approvals.

Preferred Qualifications And Assets

• Consulting experience
• Expertise in community consultations, securing site access, and regulatory approvals, including with Indigenous communities
• Project management experience, familiarity with project financing, maintaining billable work, and ensuring successful project deliveries
• Active participation in strategic planning and execution, including pre-positioning for key projects and developing RFP responses

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland -- BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$128,300.00 - $178,300.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Ottawa

Other Locations: Canada | ON | London

Organization: BC-1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time