Environmental Planner
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: We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates for the position of an intermediate level Environmental Planner to support Parsons Infrastructure business.
Parsons is a flexible employer that is open to staff being mapped to our offices in the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, or Halifax. The Environmental Planner’s key responsibilities will include working with and supporting senior Environmental Planners and mentoring junior staff on Environmental Assessment (EA) projects (Municipal and Transit projects, and Environmental Impact Statements/Environmental Effect Evaluations for municipal, provincial, and federal projects.) The Environmental Planner’s key responsibilities include: Be involved in a range of infrastructure projects including report writing, evaluation of alternatives, impact assessment and development of project consultation programs Assist with proposal preparation Client Liaison Coordination of subconsultants Lead/coordinate EA processes Skills & Qualifications: 5+ years of experience Post-secondary education in any of: planning, environmental science/studies, biology/ecology, geography, or related field Strong organizational and communication skills Working knowledge of Environmental Assessments including Municipal Class EA, Transit Project Assessment Process, Canadian Impact Assessment Act, Ministry of Transportation Class EA Process Experience in the Ontario market with a focus on infrastructure projects (local/regional municipalities, MTO, Metrolinx, TTC) Membership (candidate status or full membership) in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (RPP) and Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) or the ability to gain candidate status is preferred Familiar with environmental permitting and approvals process Strong technical writing skills Knowledge of local, provincial and federal environmental policies, legislation and applicable law French language considered an asset Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in 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 what's next!
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. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.
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! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices.
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