Environmental Planner

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

Join a global professional services leader! We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy, and urbanization. Our Ontario offices are seeking an Intermediate Environmental Planner to support our growing Impact Assessment and Permitting practice. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support a variety of energy and infrastructure projects across Ontario, including electricity transmission, renewable energy, energy storage, generation, and emerging clean energy projects

Hybrid work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Support environmental assessment, permitting, and approvals programs for energy and infrastructure projects throughout Ontario.
• Coordinate and prepare environmental planning and permitting documentation, including environmental assessments, permit applications, technical memoranda, consultation records, and regulatory submissions.
• Support project planning activities including approvals strategies, constraints analyses, critical issues analyses, and permitting roadmaps.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams and integrate environmental, engineering, and consultation inputs into project deliverables.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, municipalities, stakeholders, and clients throughout project development and approval processes.
• Coordinate and support Indigenous, stakeholder, and public consultation activities, including meetings, workshops, open houses, and information sessions.
• Participate in and present at client and regulatory meetings.
• Support environmental due diligence and approval requirements during project planning, design, construction, and operation.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, work plans, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Support project managers with project delivery, budgeting, quality management, and client service activities.

What you will bring to the Team

• Degree in Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Resource Management, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in environmental planning, environmental assessment, permitting, or infrastructure approvals.
• Experience supporting energy, electricity, transportation, or municipal infrastructure projects within Ontario.
• Knowledge of Ontario environmental assessment and permitting frameworks, including municipal, provincial, and federal approval processes.
• Experience coordinating environmental studies and working with multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Understanding of consultation and engagement processes involving Indigenous communities, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
• Familiarity with approvals associated with electricity transmission, renewable energy, battery energy storage, generation facilities, or major infrastructure projects is considered a strong asset.
• Strong project coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and client-facing communications.
• Experience preparing environmental assessment documents, permit applications, consultation materials, and technical reports.
• Eligibility for membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), Environmental Professionals Ontario (EP), or a related professional association is considered an asset.

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The salary range for this position is $73.000 - $90.000K

The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

This position is for an existing vacancy