Environmental Compliance Specialist

GFT is looking for an experienced Environmental Compliance Specialist to coordinate and conduct environmental site investigations, monitoring programs, due diligence studies, and compliance audits and inspections for transit, transportation, and other infrastructure projects to join our growing Environmental Team in Toronto, Ontario.

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.

GFT’s Environmental team delivers integrated planning, permitting, and compliance solutions that support infrastructure development across North America and Toronto. With more than 140 professionals in 22 offices, the team guides clients through NEPA and permitting processes, ecological and regulatory assessments, and environmental remediation efforts. Their expertise spans transportation, power, water, and facilities markets — working alongside agencies at federal, state, and local levels. From stream restoration to complex environmental impact statements, GFT helps clients protect resources, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements with confidence.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure that construction activities, throughout all phases of the project, adhere to federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations, applicable environmental permits, approvals, and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular, comprehensive inspections of construction sites to identify potential environmental hazards, and communicate inspection findings, recommendations, and best practices to project managers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor and assess environmental conditions during construction activities, including erosion and sediment control, air quality, water quality, and soil quality.
• Liaise with subject matter experts, community groups, and stakeholders to communicate environmental plans, address concerns, and ensure transparency.
• Support and advise Environmental Team in comprehensive environmental compliance reports to regulatory authorities, project managers, and stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Provide guidance to project teams, contractors, and subcontractors on environmental best practices, regulations, and protocols.
• Perform project coordination duties, including working with various subject matter experts, to deliver exceptional products on time and within budget.