Senior Environmental Team Lead

Osynix; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Ontario seeks a motivated Senior Environmental Team Lead. This role involves leading and managing multidisciplinary environmental projects, ensuring compliance across various sectors, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a strong educational background in environmental sciences and over eight years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Opportunity for professional development

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting.
• Registered Professional (P.Eng., P.Geo., or QP ESA under Ontario Regulation 153/04) is required.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario’s Environmental Site Assessment and Brownfield regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental projects from proposal to completion.
• Provide technical direction on environmental assessments and permitting.
• Oversee the preparation of reports and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geoscience

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Environmental Team Lead to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading environmental projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance across a wide range of sectors including infrastructure, land development, and municipal works.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental projects from proposal to completion.
• Provide technical direction on environmental assessments (e.g., Phase I & II ESAs), permitting, and remediation programs.
• Oversee the preparation of reports, regulatory submissions, and client communications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in business development and proposal preparation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geoscience, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting or related industry.
• Registered Professional (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., or QP ESA under Ontario Regulation 153/04).
• Strong knowledge of Ontario’s Environmental Site Assessment and Brownfield regulations.
• Proven leadership, project management, and client relationship skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Opportunity to work on high-impact and diverse projects
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package