Environmental engineering Jobs in Hamilton, ON

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Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to join our Assessment and Permitting team within the Environmental Services practice area, focusing on Provincial and Federal Environmental Impact Assessments. This role offers the flexibility to work from one of our local offices in a hybrid environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Implement environmental assessment, impact assessment, and permitting processes for a variety of projects, including mining, infrastructure, industrial, and community developments

• Manage project tasks and deliverables related to Provincial and Federal Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

• Write and coordinate proposals and reports tailored to specific project requirements

• Conduct desktop studies to support regulatory requirements for various developments

• Develop and implement consultation programs with a focus on diverse stakeholders

• Communicate and liaise effectively with project stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and the public

• 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

• Be responsible for the dedicated staff providing Environmental Impact Assessment services, particularly within the Assessment & Permitting team

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

Education and Experience

A university degree or post-undergraduate college diploma in Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, or a related field is required.

Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental program and project development, implementation, and management, with a focus on renewable energy projects

Experience with environmental impact assessments, including Federal IA, Class EA, TPAP, and/or Ontario Energy Board/Canada Energy Regulator processes is preferred

Preferred Qualifications and Assets:

• Training in environmental assessment programs

• Membership in Ontario Professional Planners Institute, OAIA, or ECO Canada EP designation

• Consulting experience, particularly in environmental impact assessments

• Expertise in community consultations, securing site access, and regulatory approvals, including with Indigenous communities

• Familiarity with project financing

• Experience in mentoring rising talent

• Active participation in strategic planning and execution, including pre-positioning for key projects and developing RFP responses

• Project management experience, maintaining billable work, and ensuring successful project deliveries

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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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Waterloo
Organization: 1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West-Waterloo ON
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 03/10/2025 07:10:50
Req ID: 1002550