Search jobs
Intermediate Environmental Consultant - Contaminated Sites - GTA
Whitby, ON | Work from home flexibility
Job Description
Contact – Dave Banns (dbanns@theheadhunters.ca)
A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Consultant to join its team in the Greater Toronto Area and work with a high-profile client base. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional to take their career to the next level.
Overview
As Intermediate Environmental Consultant, you will be involved with the planning, management and execution of contaminated site projects. You will work on project teams that include junior staff and senior review, with technical specialists. Projects will vary and can include any of the following: Phase 1 and Phase 2 environmental site assessments, contaminated site investigation and remediation, hydrogeology investigations, monitoring programs, regulatory reporting for Record of Site Conditions and/ or Risk Assessments. Some field work will be required, generally connected with large, complex, difficult or remote sites, or for training of junior staff.
In addition to managing projects and providing technical direction, you will be expected mentor junior and entry level project staff. Besides being comfortable interacting with clients, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in business development and marketing activities if interested.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct all levels of contaminated site investigations including Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments, Remediation, Risk Assessments, including field work appropriate to level of experience;
- Conduct hydrogeological investigations, monitoring programs and perform studies for the evaluation of environmental risk assessment for regulatory requirements;
- Compile and interpret site hydrogeological conditions from geological maps, reports, survey plans, air photos as well as collected physical and chemical data;
- Project manage, responsible for managing all phases of projects, from development of work plans and cost estimates to managing field work and budgets and final report production;
- Advise and liaise with clients on a broad range of technical issues related to contaminated site investigation;
- Provide technical direction and mentoring to junior staff;
- Conduct technical review of junior staff work projects;
- Contribute to the development of internal protocols and procedures.
- Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Soil Science, Toxicology, or related discipline.
- Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag.) and Qualified Person (ESA or RA).
- 6+ years of environmental consulting experience in Ontario. If you have more, we’d still love to hear from you
- Strong knowledge of Ontario and Canadian environmental regulations, including O.Reg. 153/04 and O.Reg. 406/19.
- Expertise in contaminated site investigation methods (soil/groundwater characterization, borehole drilling, monitoring well installation, sampling).
- Strong technical writing, communication, and leadership skills.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within Ontario.
- Competitive salary range: $100,000 – $120,000. For those with more experience, higher base salary may be considered
- Employee ownership and profit-sharing opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements and supportive team culture.
- Four weeks’ vacation, paid sick time, and comprehensive benefits
- Annual training budget, wellness allowances, and company retreats.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
Meet Your Recruiter
Dave Banns
MBA, Principal
Recruiting Specialty: Engineering & Operations
As Principal, Dave builds and maintains relationships with our partners. Drawing on over two decades of global recruitment and business development experience, his market knowledge is an invaluable resource to organizations of all sizes. Dave has ambitious goals to work collaboratively with current and new clients to develop cutting-edge, proactive workforce solutions. He has a proven record of exceeding clients’ expectations and cultivating sustainable and mutually-beneficial partnerships.
Dave is also a specialized and consultative recruiter with a focus in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction and Operations positions. He has a reputation among his clients for implementing unique search strategies to attract top talent and build cohesive teams. Dave has a realistic understanding of how his clients’ businesses function in today’s world and what they will need to thrive in the future. Moreover, he has a deep network, refined ability to spot technical talent and match it with the most suitable company culture.
A former teacher, Dave knows how best to coach and guide individuals he works with. He takes the time to fully understand their goals, encouraging them to develop and follow a career path that is unique to their skills, talents and aspirations. Working with them as their consultant, he opens doors, acting as a conduit between great candidates and high-calibre career opportunities.
Dave holds an MBA in Global Management and a BBA in Marketing. His commitment to community is evident through his enthusiastic support of Big Brothers of Canada and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as his past service as a Board member for The Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres, contributing to the HR & Governance, Finance and Nominations Committees. He is an avid traveler and sports enthusiast who enjoys playing beer-league hockey, golf and skiing. He also dedicates his time to coaching his son's rep ice hockey, baseball and soccer teams.