Environmental Planner – Senior

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Job Description:

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

The Senior Environmental Planner will play a key role in leading transportation and infrastructure Environmental Assessment (EA) projects across Ontario, with a strong focus on MTO and transit-related assignments. This role includes leading project delivery, supporting major transportation pursuits, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Parsons’ infrastructure practice.Key Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Assessment projects for transportation and infrastructure assignments, including MTO, municipal, and transit projects
• Prepare and oversee environmental documentation including Environmental Screening Reports, Environmental Study Reports, TPAP documentation, Environmental Impact Statements, and Environmental Effect Evaluations
• Lead consultation and coordination with agencies, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders
• Support and lead proposal preparation for major transportation infrastructure pursuits
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and intermediate staff
• Support environmental permitting and approvals associated with transportation infrastructure projects
• Contribute to strategic growth within Parsons’ Ontario transportation market

Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of environmental planning experience in Ontario
• Direct experience delivering projects for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is strongly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of the MTO Class Environmental Assessment process and related provincial transportation environmental requirements
• Experience leading or supporting transportation infrastructure projects involving MTO, Metrolinx, TTC, and/or municipal roadway infrastructure
• Strong understanding of Ontario environmental legislation, policies, approvals, and permitting frameworks
• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and client management skills
• Post-secondary education in planning, environmental science/studies, biology/ecology, geography, or a related field
• Membership (or eligibility for membership) with OPPI/CIP (RPP/MCIP) is considered an asset
• French language skills are considered an asset

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions-and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $85,000 - $135,000

This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 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 to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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