Environmental Planner

Job Description:

Environmental Planner (Eastern Ontario & Halifax)

We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates for the position of an intermediate level Environmental Planner to support Parsons Infrastructure business.

We are also a flexible employer that is open to staff being mapped to our offices in Kingston, 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).
• Being involved in a range of infrastructure projects including report writing, evaluation of alternatives, impact assessment and development of project consultation programs.
• Assisting with proposal preparation.
• Client Liaison.
• Coordination of subconsultants.
• Leading/Coordinating EA processes.

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.
• 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).
• Eligibility for a Registered Professional Planner (RPP), and/or Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) professional designation is considered an asset.
• Familiarity 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 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 to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.

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