Senior Environmental Planner / Project Manager (Infrastructure)

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career?  Now is the perfect time to join Egis.  We are now over 21,000 engineers, architects, scientists and planners across the world and experiencing substantial growth in North America. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights. 

Egis is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planner / Project Manager to lead complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure and environmental projects across Ontario and Canada. This role will focus on environmental assessment, permitting, regulatory approvals, stakeholder coordination, and project delivery primarily within the infrastructure sector, with experience in mining, rail, and nuclear sectors considered an asset.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership throughout all phases of project development, from planning and environmental assessment through permitting, detailed design support, and implementation. The role also includes mentoring staff, supporting business development initiatives, and contributing to the continued growth of Egis’ environmental planning practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Environmental Assessments (EA) across federal, provincial, and municipal frameworks, including MTO and Municipal Class EA processes
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction on complex infrastructure and environmental projects
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, including coordination of technical specialists, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, quality assurance, and overall financial performance
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders to support project approvals and delivery
• Lead permitting and regulatory approvals strategies and support environmental compliance initiatives
• Prepare, review, and oversee technical reports, environmental documentation, proposals, and regulatory submissions
• Serve as a senior client contact and trusted advisor throughout project execution
• Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate staff
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client relationship development, and market growth initiatives
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of project management practices and environmental planning methodologies

• Degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, or related discipline
• 15 years of experience in environmental consulting, environmental assessment, and infrastructure project delivery
• Strong working knowledge of MTO and Municipal Class EA processes, Provincial EA frameworks, Canadian Impact Assessment processes, and environmental permitting and regulatory approvals
• Ability to obtain RAQs certification
• Demonstrated experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects and client relationships
• Strong understanding of infrastructure planning, design integration, and regulatory strategy
• Experience with mining, nuclear, and/or rail sector projects considered an asset
• Proven leadership, project management, and business development capabilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required

Why Join Us?

• Egis offers a hybrid work environment with access to a local office for in person collaboration.
• Office location include Markham, Ottawa, Toronto, Mississauga, or Cambridge
• Join a rapidly growing, global organization
• Lead technically challenging and high-profile infrastructure projects
• We offer a collaborative and people-first culture with opportunities for growth and advancement
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.