Senior Project Manager, Environment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and dental coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

RRSP employer matching program

Flexible work arrangement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Canacre, located in Markham, is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Environment to oversee environmental planning and compliance for major energy infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in environmental consulting and a solid understanding of Ontario's regulations. This role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project delivery meets regulatory standards, and pursuing business development opportunities. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, and a flexible work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting and project management related to execution of environmental approvals.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience overseeing biophysical assessments including wildlife and wetland surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental assessments, permitting, and regulatory approvals.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk registers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Project management

Ontario's environmental regulations

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or related field

Job description

Company Overview

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager, Environment will primarily be responsible for leading environmental planning, permitting, and compliance for major energy infrastructure projects across Ontario. In this role, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with our clients and stakeholders, and ensure that complex linear projects meet provincial and federal environmental requirements while supporting the growth of Ontario’s energy grid. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of environmental stewardship, regulatory strategy, and large-scale infrastructure development.

The Senior Project Manager, Environment will ensure quality of deliverables, execute projects in accordance with client requirements, maintain client relationships, maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, and manage multidisciplinary teams. This role is responsible for overall execution of environment and includes, but is not limited to, business development, estimating, project initiation, execution, scheduling, financial management, people development and relationship management. In addition, the role includes engaging in business development activities with new and existing clients to help drive the continued growth of our environmental division.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage environmental project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk registers.
• Lead projects related to completing environmental assessments (EA), biophysical surveys, permitting, and regulatory approvals under Ontario and federal legislation.
• Oversee environmental field programs, including wildlife, species at risk, vegetation, wetland, aquatics, natural heritage, archaeology, and cultural heritage studies.
• Prepare and review technical reports, permit applications, and environmental management plans.
• Ensure compliance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, Fisheries Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Provide guidance on environmental constraints, mitigation strategies, and construction best practices.
• Provide environmental support during construction, including oversight and coordination of daily environmental compliance activities, including but not limited to environmental construction monitoring, environmental surveys, water crossing installations, wildlife and amphibian sweep programs, during the construction of energy projects.
• Lead business development initiatives by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and cultivating long‑term client relationships to support the growth of environmental consulting services.
• Monitor adherence to environmental commitments and develop corrective action plans, when needed.
• Support Canacre’s commitment to safety by participating in safety meetings, following safety policies, and being an advocate for safe work practices in the field.
• Act as a point of contact for the Client and Construction Contractor(s), as well as regulatory agencies.
• Support proposal development, when required.
• Support the preparation of environmental permits, when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, environmental planning or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting and project management related to execution of environmental approvals and oversight of compliance during construction.
• Strong understanding of Ontario’s environmental regulations and permitting pathways.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants.
• Demonstrated experience in daily coordination and management of environmental monitoring personnel.
• Experience overseeing various biophysical assessments, including wildlife, species at risk, vegetation, wetland and aquatics surveys.
• Experience related to transmission line and renewable energy construction would be an asset.
• Experienced leading field programs, and coordinating with various field teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, provincial, and local permitting and regulations that concern the management of natural resources in the energy sector.
• Experience with routing and siting studies and/or Environmental Assessments would be considered an asset.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Certification by a professional society or a state regulatory board in the discipline of practice is preferred.

Benefits

Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

EEO Statement

Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state/provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.

Salary

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000.