Environmental Planning Specialist

5 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Parsons Corporation Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Planner to support our Parsons Infrastructure business.

The successful candidate will work with and support senior Environmental Planners and mentor junior staff on Environmental Assessment (EA) projects, including Municipal and Transit projects, and Environmental Impact Statements/Environmental Effect Evaluations for municipal, provincial, and federal projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 and client liaison.
  • Coordinate subconsultants and lead/coordinate EA processes.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in environmental planning or a related field.
  • Post-secondary education in planning, environmental science/studies, biology/ecology, geography, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of Environmental Assessments, including Municipal Class EA, Transit Project Assessment Process, Canadian Impact Assessment Act, and 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.

About Parsons Corporation

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

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing. We offer best-in-class benefits, including 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.

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.



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