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Parsons Corporation Environmental Planner - Transportation Infrastructure in Kitchener, Ontario
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Job Description:
Environmental Planner – Transportation Infrastructure – Toronto, Ontario
Opportunity : Parsons is hiring an Environmental Planner to support Transportation Infrastructure projects in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.
The Environmental Planner’s key responsibilities include:
Work with other Environmental Planners on Environmental Assessment (EA) projects (MTO, Municipal and Transit projects)
Utilize basic foundation of established experience in the field for various planning initiatives in the Toronto Metro region
Be involved in a range of infrastructure projects tasks including research, report writing, and supporting consultation programs
Work with staff at other Parsons offices and with project sub-consultants
Coordinate with internal and external technical service areas, discipline leads and technical staff, on technical studies and preparation of environmental assessment documentation
Coordinate, support and be involved with public consultation and stakeholder engagement, including consultation with Indigenous Communities
Assist environmental field staff in completing environmental inventories, as required
Skills & Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in environmental planning, biology, natural sciences, planning or another related discipline
5+ experience working as an Environmental Planner, preferably in the Ontario province
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Ability to work in as a part of a multidisciplinary project team and independently
Experience in Environmental Assessments including MTO Class EA, Municipal Class EA, Transit Project Assessment Process, Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
Familiar with environmental permitting and approvals process
Experience in the Ontario market with a focus on infrastructure projects (local/regional municipalities, MTO, Metrolinx, TTC)
Experience with regulatory agencies and key stakeholders (NDMNRF, MECP, Conservation Authorities, Transport Canada, Parks Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada)
Experience with Indigenous Community consultation/engagement an asset
Exceptional writing and presentation skills
Eligibility for a Registered Professional Planner (RPP), and/or Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) professional designation
Knowledge of local, provincial and federal environmental policies, legislation and applicable law
Ability to travel (locally) to multiple sites
Thorough knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, experience with GIS software an asset
The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by federal, state, provincial or local mandates or customer requirements.
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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