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Senior Environmental Geoscientist/Senior Environmental Engineer

Guelph, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 4, 2026
1 position

$110,000–$150,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Location requirements: Country, Canada

Job summary

Lead environmental site assessments, remediation, and excess soil management projects from proposal to completion. Act as a technical liaison and mentor while ensuring project integrity and compliance with professional standards.

Job details

Senior Environmental Geoscientist/Senior Environmental Engineer Department: Geoscience Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Guelph, ON Reporting To: Timothy Boc Compensation: CA$110,000 - CA$150,000 / year Description RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges, while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects. We are a values-based organization, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. So, when we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is a vital piece of our people puzzle. Here’s what this looks like: You push the boundaries of what’s possible. People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments. You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than any one person could alone. If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award-winning organization and work alongside renown technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you. RWDI is seeking an energetic Senior Environmental Geoscientist / Senior Environmental Engineer to join our Geoscience team in Ontario. Key Responsibilities Lead Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remediation projects, and excess soil management projects from proposal development to project completion. Technical liaison with clients, stakeholders, and internal project staff. Prepare/review technical proposals, technical reports, and client communications summarizing project work, findings, and recommendations. Assumes ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of projects and ensuring the quality of product (technical scope and defensibility of solution/results) meets RWDI standards and client expectations and meets standards of professional practice. Assures that the project risks (engineering solutions proposals and all representative materials containing results, recommendations, conclusions) are within RWDI’s standard parameters and meets standards of professional practice. Represent the company on liability issues and may provide expert analysis and/or testimony at hearings. Participate in special marketing assignments or business development initiatives where a comprehensive technical background is required. Is one of the technical leaders within their area of practice in industry (i.e., presenting at conferences, conducting webinars, publishing papers, etc.) Actively participates in industry/professional organizations, associations, committees. Participate in business development activities and provide input into strategic initiatives for the Geoscience business unit. Responsible to mentor, coach, and provide subject matter expertise in the execution of training plans established by the Practice Area Leader. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise We are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications: 15 + years consulting experience focusing primarily on Environmental Site Assessment and remediation, contaminant hydrogeology, and excess soil management. Licensed under Professional Engineers - Ontario (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (P.Geo.). A Qualified Person as defined by O. Reg. 153/04 for Environmental Site Assessment (QPESA). Solid working knowledge of Ontario Regulations 153/04 and 406/19. Post-secondary education from an accredited institution in hydrogeology, engineering, or earth sciences. Additional attributes considered an asset: Strong comprehension of environmental legislation in Ontario, including but not limited to Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act and Species at Risk Act, as well as associated relevant Regulations. Experience providing expert testimony and litigation support. Ability to speak and write in French. Candidates should also possess: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong people and team skills with a focus on collaboration Proven organizational, decision making, and coordination skills Demonstrated initiative, independent problem-solving methods/capabilities Demonstrated leadership/mentoring success An eye for detail and an innate need to get things right Aptitude for practical problem solving and shrewd judgment Drive to continuously improve processes, enhance efficiency, and see a job through to conclusion A valid driver’s license Please submit your cover letter and resume. If you possess 80% of the qualifications listed, please apply since you may have additional skills that would align well with this role. Job Benefits What We Offer: An opportunity to redefine possible. Salary range: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 Annual Performance Bonus Group health benefits RSP Matching Program Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account. Fitness Spending Account An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance. Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code. AI will not be used in this recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 15+ years of consulting experience in environmental site assessment and remediation. Must hold a P.Eng. or P.Geo. license and be a Qualified Person (QPESA) under Ontario Regulation 153/04.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus • Group health benefits • RSP matching program • Proactive and ongoing training • Learning spending account • Fitness spending account • Career advancement opportunities