Ontario Environmental Planner - Kitchener, Canada - Jacobs

Jacobs

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole.

From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed today and into tomorrow._

Your Impact:

Responsibilities for this role include:

Support environmental planning and permitting work with a multidisciplinary team throughout the life cycle of a project.
Oversee the preparation of environmental assessments, permit and regulatory filings, and environmental management plans.
Supporting engagement efforts with Indigenous communities, stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
Establish and maintain relationships with members of the public, government and nongovernment communities, associations, tenure holders and Indigenous communities.
In a collaborative manner, develop and expand our client portfolio, including support for Business Development and proposal efforts.
Develop staff through onthejob mentorship.
Be a Safety Leader for the project and promote Jacobs Beyond Zero and our culture of caring.

Here's What You'll Need:

B.Sc. (required) or M.Sc. (preferred) in a Natural Resources related field (biology, ecology, forestry, or geography)
Minimum of 23 years of related experience in the natural resources sector in Canada, preferably in Ontario and in a consulting environment.
Strong technical writing skills is required.

Ideally You'll Also Have / Be Able To:

Familiarity with environmental acts, such as the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, National Energy Board Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, and the Public Lands Act is considered an asset.
Experience seeing major projects from planning through construction considered an asset.
Diverse experience and enjoy a challenge and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience working on Provincially regulated projects in Ontario, including a strong understanding of permitting energy development projects regulated by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB).
Experience working on federally regulated energy projects in eastern Canada, including experience working on projects regulated by the National Energy Board and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).
Construction based environmental monitoring experience is an asset.
High level of initiative and problemsolving.
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills with proficiency in written and spoken English to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and prepare technical reports.
Ability to work on multiple projects with strong organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work under mínimal supervision.
A demonstrated interest in environmental assessments and regulatory systems in Canada with a desired to grow in the field.
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, missioncritical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cuttingedge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector._