Senior Environmental Planner (Ottawa/Halifax)

Req # : R149109

Location(s) :

• CA - ON, Ottawa
• CA, NS - Halifax

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.

Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself.

Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description :

Are you an experienced Planner working on environmental assessments in Ontario or Halifax? If so, we are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates for the position of Senior Environmental Planner to support Parsons Planning and Ecological Services Business

The Environmental Planner’s key responsibilities include :

• Lead and mentor intermediate and junior staff on Environmental Assessment (EA) projects (Municipal and Transit projects, and Environmental Impact Statements / Environmental Effect Evaluations for municipal, provincial, and federal projects.)
• Lead / coordinate EA processes for a range of infrastructure projects including report writing, evaluation of alternatives and development of project consultation programs
• Client Liaison
• Coordination of subconsultants
• Project Management

Skills & Qualifications :

• 8+ years of experience
• Post-secondary education in any of : planning, environmental science / studies, biology / ecology, geography, or related field
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in as a part of a multidisciplinary project team and independently
• Working knowledge of Environmental Assessments including Municipal Class EA, Transit Project Assessment Process, Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, Ministry of Transportation Class EA Process
• Familiar with environmental permitting and approvals process
• Strong technical writing skills
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal environmental policies, legislation and applicable law
• Thorough knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• French language considered an asset
• Private sector / consulting experience considered an asset

Minimum Clearance Required to Start :

Not Applicable / NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world.

We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure.

We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency.

Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.

Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest APPLY TODAY!