Senior Environmental Practitioner

Energy Vault; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Vault is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist in Ottawa to enhance their environmental assessment and remediation practice. This role is pivotal in driving client engagement and developing business opportunities while leading a team of practitioners. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise in environmental assessments, client management, and strategic business development, ideally with over 10 years of experience. The position emphasizes innovation in tackling diverse environmental challenges and aims to foster professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in environmental site assessment and/or risk assessment across relevant sectors.
• Proven ability to lead technical proposals and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Experience engaging clients and stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive client relationships and lead proposals for environmental solutions.
• Mentor and support local staff in technical and business development.
• Prepare technical proposals and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental site assessment

Risk assessment

Client relationship management

Technical proposal delivery

Strategic business development

Leadership and mentorship

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil/Environmental/Geological/Chemical Engineering

P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation in Ontario

Master’s degree (additional asset)

Job description

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

We are looking for an experienced environmental scientist to join our environmental site assessment, remediation and risk assessment practice in our Ottawa office with expertise in one or both of the following:

• Environmental site investigation and remediation
• Environmental risk assessment

As a technical expert you will drive innovative solutions for clients, leveraging your expertise to help them find solutions to a variety of environmental challenges.

• As a respected expert in the environmental field, you will:
• Drive client relationships and lead proposals and pursuits.
• Provide technical and business development mentorship to our local staff.
• Offer technical leadership on both existing and new projects.

You will collaborate with our established and growing team of practitioners in Ontario, supported by a robust network of technical leaders across the country and globally. As a Canadian leader in environmental site assessment, human health and ecological risk assessment, our group is dedicated to managing environmental issues professionally and proactively. Our staff of professionals includes specialists in hydrogeology, site assessment, contaminant fate and transport, risk assessment, risk management, site remediation, and risk communication.

If you are passionate about driving meaningful solutions to environmental challenges for your clients and have a proven track record, we would love to hear from you. Join us and contribute to our mission of continued project excellence and support for growth in Ontario.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a senior environmental practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in driving technical excellence and supporting growth of our team specifically focused on environmental site assessment, remediation and/or risk assessment. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic Business Development: Champion a culture of business development by cultivating existing client relationships to identify new relationships to expand Stantec’s market presence
• Client Engagement: Represent Stantec at key client meetings and within professional and industrial organizations to enhance visibility and influence.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a liaison among internal teams, clients, regulatory bodies, and the public to ensure clear, consistent and effective communication.
• Technical Leadership: Lead the preparation of technical proposals and project deliverables across sectors such as federal, mining, infrastructure, oil and gas and industrial development.
• Team Development: Mentor and support staff through coaching and training, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Technical Expertise: Strong background in environmental site assessment and/or risk assessment across sectors such as federal, mining, infrastructure, and industrial development.
• Proposal & Project Delivery: Demonstrated success in leading technical proposals and delivering high-quality project outcomes.
• Strategic Business Development: Proven ability to identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities and client relationships.
• Client Relationship Management: Skilled in engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels, including regulatory agencies and the public.
• Communication & Representation: Comfortable representing the organization in client meetings and industry forums.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Experience guiding multidisciplinary teams, fostering professional growth, and enhancing team performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with internal leaders and other service lines.
• Safety Champion: Proven experience promoting a strong health and safety culture

Education and Experience

Educational Background: Degree and/or post-graduate college diploma in Civil/Environmental/Geological/Chemical Engineering, Hydrogeology, Toxicology or Environmental Sciences (Master’s degree an additional asset).
Professional Designation: P.Eng., P.Geo. designation in Ontario, and/or eligibility for QPESA and/or QPRA status in Ontario
Experience Level: 10+ years in environmental consulting or a related field, with client, project and/or staff leadership experience
Ability to obtain Secret Security clearance with the federal government is an asset

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.