Job Description
The Senior Environmental Planner undertakes complex environmental assessments requiring a diverse knowledge of environmental sciences and strong writing skills. With a working knowledge of environmental disciplines related to transportation projects, the successful candidate will use experience and judgement to solve problems for a wide range of public and private sector clients. The Senior Environmental Planner will coordinate large multi-disciplinary teams, document all aspects of the environmental assessment process, and identify relevant permits and approvals.
- Lead the preparation of environmental assessments for transportation and transit planning projects (including the MCEA, MTO, TPAP)
- Coordinate technical teams, subject matter experts and sub-consultant resources to deliver projects. Analyze and consolidate input from multi-disciplinary specialists and consultants
- Work with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to identify and address issues and approval / permitting requirements
- Support the preparation of consultation materials including notices, newsletters, presentations and Public Information Centre display materials
- Interact with clients, regulators, stakeholders, First Nations and the public
- Provide advice on environmental assessment processes
- Prepare project management plans, including scope and schedule
- Prepare effective proposals and undertake business development activities
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and other documentation
- Follow quality assurance / quality control, and health and safety requirements
Qualifications
Required Qualifications :
University degree in urban / regional planning, civil engineering, or related fieldEligibility to become a Registered Professional Planner or Professional Engineer is an assetExperience leading transportation-related environmental assessments under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (e.g. MCEA, TPAP)Experience developing and leading consultation plans that involve diverse stakeholders (e.g. public, Indigenous communities, agencies)Keen interest in supporting the development of sustainable transportationPreferred Qualifications :
IAP2 certificate or other consultation / facilitation training is an assetKnowledge of ArcGIS and / or Adobe Creative Suite is an assetA Class G Drivers License is an assetProven writing skills for a variety of different settings (e.g. technical writing, public consultation experienceAbility to regularly attend client and public meetings in person in the Greater Golden Horseshoe and beyondAdditional Information