Environmental Planner - Sarnia - BMROSS

Description

For close to 75 years, B. M. Ross and Associates Limited (BMROSS) has been providing engineering services to communities throughout southwestern Ontario from our offices in Goderich, Kincardine, Sarnia, and Mount Forest. Our engineering team includes more than engineers, technologists, planners and surveyors. It also includes problem-solvers, facilitators, and negotiators with a long-term vision; professionals that work together with our clients to find the best solution.

BMROSS specializes in providing engineering and planning support and services to small and medium-sized communities in southwestern Ontario. Our firm undertakes the following types of projects: design of water, wastewater, stormwater and transportation infrastructure, design of bridges, culverts and buildings, municipal studies, municipal development review, construction, project and contract management, environmental assessments, infrastructure planning, asset management, surveys and data management.

As a partner in the communities we work in, BMROSS has not just the dedication and experience, but also the means and motivation to see each job completed successfully. By taking a personal consultative approach, combined with experience and common-sense, we help provide the foundation that communities are built on - BMROSS is engineering better communities.

We are looking for an Environmental Planner to join our Goderich or Kincardine office.

What You Will Be Doing

As a member of our Planning Group you will be involved in assisting our municipal clients with growth planning, infrastructure planning and meeting regulatory requirements. We develop and lead projects, helping our clients to solutions that are sustainable, user friendly and appropriate to the situation. You will:

• Manage and coordinate environmental assessments for municipal infrastructure projects involving our engineering staff as well as outside consultants;
• Develop and implement effective public consultation processes;
• Prepare reports and presentations for projects that are comprehensive, understandable and professionally supportable;
• Assist other disciplines with meeting regulatory approvals and requirements regarding natural heritage and planning issues;
• Develop and maintain long term relationships with clients;
• Assist with the preparation of proposals and grant applications;
• Assist municipal clients with other needs (background research, studies, policy information).

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) status in OPPI is required;
• Completion of a university degree in Environmental Studies, Geography or Planning, or past experience in a planning role;
• 5 to 10 years experience in a position complementary to the expected role;
• A good understanding of natural systems gained through education and experience;
• Competent technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
• Knowledge of planning principles, concepts, practices and related legislation;
• Strong interpersonal skills – a good communicator, consultative and respectful;
• Conflict resolution, negotiation and critical thinking skillsets are part of your toolkit;
• Polished verbal and written communicator;
• A valid driver's license and own transportation is required.

Job Location

Position is available in our Goderich or Kincardine location.

• BMROSS offers competitive wages, with salary increases based on performance and cost of living
• 3 weeks vacation to start
• Sick leave and personal leave
• Vision and dental health spending account
• RRSP matching plan
• Continuous training and professional development
• Payment of professional membership fees

Interested applicants are encouraged to send a resume and cover letter to:
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.