Senior Environmental Planner

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Jacobs Full time $114,500 - $173,000 per year

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, our vision is to create a more connected, sustainable world. We push the limits of what's possible and help reinvent tomorrow. Our work meaningfully improves the livability and connectivity of our local communities, with a focus on solving our most pressing problems.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Environmental Planner to lead and manage environmental planning components of complex transit and transportation infrastructure projects across Ontario. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in Class Environmental Assessments (EA) under MTO and IO frameworks, and a strong understanding of provincial and municipal EA processes including the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP).

Key Responsibilities

Lead environmental planning and assessment activities for transit and transportation infrastructure projects.

Manage and coordinate Class EA processes including

  • MTO Class EA for Provincial Transportation Facilities
  • Municipal Class EA (MEA)
  • TPAP under Ontario Regulation 231/08
  • Liaise with MTO, IO, municipalities, Indigenous communities, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
  • Oversee preparation of EA documentation, technical studies, and regulatory submissions.
  • Provide strategic advice on environmental permitting, mitigation measures, and compliance.
  • Mentor junior and intermediate staff, fostering technical growth and leadership.
  • Support public consultation and engagement strategies.
  • Ensure projects meet environmental legislative and policy requirements.
  • Contribute to business development, proposal writing, and client relationship management.
  • Represent Jacobs at industry events and conferences

Here's what you'll need

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, or related field
  • Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in environmental planning, with a focus on transit and transportation projects
  • Proven experience with MTO and IO Class EA processes and TPAP
  • Strong knowledge of Ontario's environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks
  • Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and managing consultant deliverables

Preferred Assets

  • Experience with Indigenous engagement and consultation
  • Familiarity with built heritage and cultural heritage landscape assessments
  • Membership in a professional planning or environmental organization (e.g., OPPI, RPP, CEP)

Posted Salary Range Minimum

114,500.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

173,000.00

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

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