Environmental Manager

Gannett Fleming is looking for an experienced Environmental Manager to join our established and growing Environmental Team in Ottawa. This position will integrate into a team of environmental scientists, planners, and project managers to deliver a wide range of projects within various sectors, including transportation infrastructure (road/bridge), transit expansion, water/wastewater, etc.

Our group offers a diverse base of technical expertise to offer professionals the ability to specialize and advance skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing environmental team, apply your environmental skills, and contribute to high profile infrastructure projects.  You will interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and colleagues while working on fast paced and challenging environmental projects. This position will offer the right person significant opportunities for professional growth, specialized training, and leadership.

We understand that our company is our people, and our success is rooted in their professional development. We offer a flexible work schedule and ability to work remotely. We take great pride in our learning and mentoring programs, diverse, flexible, and supportive work environment, and our investment in our staff’s individual growth. We foster a culture that builds relationships based on integrity and respect, with our clients and with each other. We are a firm where everyone counts, and each employee can make a difference. Come join our team!

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all environmental components, studies, deliverables and general requirements associated with the execution of infrastructure design and construction projects.
• Execute and oversee all environmental contractual requirements on construction projects in accordance with project agreements and schedules.
• Develop comprehensive Environmental Management Plans to detail project specific mitigation and monitoring strategies that will be followed during construction.
• Develop and implement environmental specifications as part of procurement packages.
• Oversee environmental monitoring and follow up program in accordance with applicable law and permits, licenses and approvals.
• Establish and maintain working relationships as part of liaising with authorities having jurisdiction.
• Ensure effective communication with the project team on environmental matters; prepare and submit regular environmental reports, as required.
• Provide recommendations for implementation of corrective actions, where applicable.
• Coordinate and execute site investigations and audits for environmental compliance, including but not limited to erosion and sediment control measures, spill preparedness, and water management and discharge.
• Manage the environmental SME/disciplines (including subconsultants) and execute QA/QC of project deliverables.
• Identify and monitor environmental training requirements.
• Be familiar with and have working knowledge of environmental permitting and approvals processes.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in either Environmental Engineering or Science, Environmental Management, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (preferably in a consulting role).
• Experience managing and coordinating multi-disciplinary environmental teams.
• Experience analyzing project designs, identifying potential environmental impacts and establishing appropriate mitigation/monitoring plans.
• An understanding of transportation, transit and municipal infrastructure projects gained through practical experience.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of environmental legislation, regulations, permits and approvals applicable to construction in Ontario, as well as regulatory requirements / industry best practices related to noise, cultural heritage, archaeology, natural heritage, species at risk, air quality, land use, species at risk, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret design and construction drawings.
• The successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate within a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to successfully collaborate with other technical team members to deliver projects.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to handle and manage competing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading or contributing to Environmental Assessment projects including Municipal Class EAs, MTO Class EAs, and/or TRPAPs (O. Reg. 231/08) is considered an asset.
• Experience contributing to proposals (workplans and budgets) is considered an asset.

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred retirement plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required for this position. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location: Ottawa

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location