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AECOM Environmental Planner in Ottawa, Ontario
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking an experienced Environmental Planner to join our team in Ontario. In this role, you will manage and deliver complex environmental planning and compliance projects across various sectors. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure projects meet regulatory requirements, align with client goals, and contribute to sustainable development throughout Ontario.
Responsibilities:
Lead the preparation of environmental assessments, permitting applications, and technical reports in compliance with Ontario’s regulatory frameworks, including the Environmental Assessment Act and related legislation.
Develop and implement strategies to address environmental, social, and regulatory requirements for projects.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders.
Oversee project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members and contribute to team development.
Stay updated on Ontario and federal environmental regulations, policies, and trends.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Ecology, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in environmental planning, permitting, or related roles.
Strong understanding of Ontario’s environmental regulations and policies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder engagement experience.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
6+ years of experience in environmental planning or related fields.
Experience working on environmental assessments under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act and federal Impact Assessment Act.
Knowledge of GIS, environmental modeling, or other relevant technical tools.
Certifications such as CEP, RPP, or equivalent are an asset.
Experience engaging with Indigenous communities and conducting public consultation processes.
Additional Information
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is 63 000,00 $ - 85 000,00 $.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10120931
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Canada
Career Area: Planning
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Canada Ltd