Senior Project Manager - QP

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead environmental site assessments and excess soil projects in Burlington, Ontario. This full-time position involves overseeing technical teams, managing complex projects, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates should possess a professional designation, over 10 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership capabilities. The role offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and ample opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Corporate retreats

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental site assessments and excess soil management.
• Strong knowledge of O. Reg. 153/04 and O. Reg. 406/19.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the environmental team overseeing excess soil compliance.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and risks.
• Prepare and review technical reports and documentation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

Professional designation as P.Eng. or P.Geo.

Job description

XS Soil Solutions Inc. is a leader in practical, innovative, and regulation-forward excess soil management. As Ontario continues to interpret and implement the Excess Soil Regulation (O. Reg. 406/19), our firm remains ahead of the curve—backed by years of specialized experience, deep technical understanding, and hands‑on success delivering solutions for major infrastructure and development projects. Our team of Qualified Persons and excess soil specialists guides clients through regulatory requirements with confidence and clarity, supporting projects across Ontario from transit construction to private development and receiving site operations.

We are proud to offer an exciting, collaborative, and growth‑focused workplace built on innovation, mentorship, and technical excellence. Our employees contribute to some of the largest infrastructure projects in the province, where each day brings new challenges, new learning opportunities, and tangible impacts on Ontario’s environmental landscape.

Position Overview

XS Soil Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Qualified Person) to lead environmental site assessments and excess soil projects ranging from large to small scale projects in the Greater Toronto Area and Eastern Ontario. This full‑time, permanent role is ideal for a seasoned environmental professional with a strong command of O. Reg. 153/04 and O. Reg. 406/19, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder projects under demanding timelines.

The Senior Project Manager/QP will oversee technical teams, support environmental obligations for a wide‑range of clients, and drive successful project delivery through strategic planning, regulatory expertise, and strong mentorship of junior staff. This position follows a hybrid‑remote model, with on‑site and head office presence as required.

Why Join Team XS?

Work–Life Balance

A progressive hybrid‑remote work model, four weeks of vacation, flexible hours, and a culture that prioritizes employee well‑being and sustainability.

Exciting & Meaningful Work

Work at the forefront of excess soil management on major provincial infrastructure projects, learning from recognized experts and advancing your career in a high‑growth environment.

Challenging & Engaging

We empower employees to push beyond their comfort zones through coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.

Rewarding & Supportive

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, bonuses, corporate retreats, and opportunities to contribute across the industry through conferences and events.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Project Oversight

• Lead the environmental team responsible for excess soil compliance and environmental management obligations.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, risks, and performance—ensuring deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and within scope.
• Represent XS Soil in client meetings, stakeholder discussions, regulatory coordination, and internal leadership sessions.
• Regulatory Expertise & QP Responsibilities
• Mentor junior staff in the application of O. Reg. 153/04 and O. Reg. 406/19.
• Direct, review, and approve key regulatory documents including:
  • Assessment of Past Uses (APU)
  • Sampling & Analysis Plans (SAP)
  • Soil Characterization Reports (SCR)
  • Excess Soil Destination Assessment Reports (ESDAR)
  • Excess Soil & Fill Management Plans
  • Contamination Management Plans
  • Receiving/Site Approvals
  • PH I and PH II ESA’s
• Apply and oversee the Beneficial Reuse Assessment Tool (BRAT).
• Interpret laboratory data and ensure regulatory compliance.

Environmental Obligations & Technical Coordination

• Coordinate subcontractors & vendors including utility locates, drillers, equipment and laboratory services.
• Oversee monthly soil hauling logs and soil tracking software.
• Liaise between source sites and receiving sites for compliant excess soil movements.

Reporting, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare and review technical reports, SOPs, templates, and project documentation.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Assist with cost estimating, budgeting, proposal preparation, and strategic pursuits.

On‑Site Participation

• Attend site visits and project meetings in GTHA, Durham Region, and Eastern Ontario, as required.

Qualifications

• Professional designation as P.Eng. or P.Geo. meeting QP requirements under O. Reg. 153/04.
• 10+ years of experience in ESAs, excess soil management, or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of O. Reg. 153/04 and O. Reg. 406/19.
• RSC and ECA experience considered an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership overseeing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical abilities, and adaptability.
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Growth‑oriented mindset with interest in business development and expansion initiatives.