Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager
Manage project tasks and deliverables related to environmental assessments, permitting processes, and regulatory compliance. Liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, and diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and business outcomes.
- Hybrid
- Ottawa, ON
- Posted May 27, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking Senior Environmental Planners/Project Managers to join our Assessment and Permitting team within the Environmental Services practice, working within one of our London, Waterloo, Markham, Hamilton, or Ottawa offices. You will join a team that delivers expertise to a wide variety of sectors. Your Key Responsibilities * Manage project tasks and deliverables and assist with implementing the environmental assessment and permitting process as it applies to projects * Communicate and liaise with a variety of project stakeholders, including clients, regulatory agencies, members of the public, and internal multi-disciplinary teams. * Write and coordinate proposals and reports tailored to specific project requirements * Manage project tasks and deliverables related to Environmental Programs and/or Provincial and Federal Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) * Conduct desktop studies to support regulatory requirements for various developments * Develop and implement consultation programs with a focus on diverse stakeholders * Communicate and liaise effectively with project stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and the public * Work with a group of professionals across Canada, focusing on environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance * Build on previous client relationships to provide opportunities and support development * Actively participate in key client meetings and professional/industrial organizations to promote Stantec * Collaborate with Key Account Managers and Sector Leaders to achieve excellent business outcomes Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
What you’ll do
Manage project tasks and deliverables related to environmental assessments, permitting processes, and regulatory compliance. Liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, and diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and business outcomes.
Requirements
Requires a university degree in Environmental Planning or a related field with at least 15 years of project management experience in environmental programs. Must have expertise in Environmental Impact Assessments, the Class EA process, and securing regulatory approvals.
Benefits
• Health Plans • Dental Plans • Vision Plans • Wellness Program • Health Care Spending Account • Wellness Spending Account • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan • Employee Stock Purchase Program • Group Tax-Free Savings Account • Life Insurance • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Short-Term Disability Plans • Long-Term Disability Plans • Emergency Travel Benefits • Tuition Reimbursement • Professional Membership Fee Coverage • Paid Time Off
Listed skills
- Project managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Project Management
- Environmental Assessment
- Permitting Process
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Technical Writing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Community Consultation
- Proposal Coordination
- Desktop Studies
- Public Speaking
- Mentoring
Job areas
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Consulting
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Science & Research
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 10+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
