Description

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

Qualifications

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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Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager jobs

Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager