Environmental Assessment Leader - Toronto, Canada - Arup

Arup

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Arup is proud to be recognized by _Fast Company_ in their third annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, which honors businesses and organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels.

We find solutions for some of the world's most complex problems. From climate action to social value, we consider the broadest impacts of our work. We strive to build a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable future. This purpose shapes our culture and has made us leaders in sustainable development.

You'd be joining our multi-disciplinary design teams focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that create a better future for people, places, and the planet.

We are growing our infrastructure related business in Arup Canada.

Our team works with a range of key clients in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada helping our clients deliver their most challenging projects and are seeking a
Senior Environmental Leader / Director in our Toronto or Montreal office to participate in design development and lead our efforts supporting approvals of Infrastructure projects in the Rail, Highway /Roads, Water/Wastewater and Ports market sectors.

Responsibilities of this specific role will include, but not be limited to the following:

Managing municipal EA/TPAPs for a range of projects
Leading the environmental elements of major infrastructure project approvals including transportation and major civil projects
Identifying appropriate environmental approvals processes and designing stakeholder, public, and technical work programs to support the approval process.
Managing specialist input to EA project process
Engaging in business development efforts to secure environmental planning projects
Business Development and Market Connection for environmental planning projects and climate & sustainability services in the North Geography
Targeting, winning and delivering projects in the North Geography
Supporting and leading bids for environmental assessments services across Canada
Delivery and support of climate & sustainability services thinking on projects across North Geography
Establishing and maintaining connections with professional colleagues, identifying and developing marketing leads, preparing marketing proposals and materials, and representing Arup at interviews
Helping to lead, manage and grow a team of environmental enthusiasts

Qualifications

Required:

B Degree in civil engineering, environmental planning, city planning or closely related discipline
P Eng, OIQ, MCIP, RPP or equivalent designation is desirable
20+ years of professional experience in the built environment and 10+ years relevant professional experience including recent (5+ years) experience in environmental assessments in Ontario.
Professional Licensure
Demonstrated experience with a range of federal, provincial, and municipal sector clients
Understanding of environmental regulation at all levels of government
Established working relationships with specialist firms who support the Environmental Assessment process (archaeology, heritage, ecology, etc.)
Project leadership experience for projects of $500,000 in fees/project costs
Market profile through professional relationships and speaking engagements
Business development track record
Track record of team building and growth
Strategic and creative thinker

Preferred:

French language proficiency in desirable

Notable Projects
For over seven decades Arup has been at the forefront of the most ambitious and innovative design and engineering.

From concert halls to national stadiums, renewable energy to driverless cars, we continue to add to that history every day.

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup expect for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working:

We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

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