Environmental Planner Graduate

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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AECOM's Environment Team is actively seeking an Environmental Planner in Southern Ontario with experience or interest in Class Environmental Assessments (EAs), Individual EAs, and other types of work involving planning, preliminary design, detail design, permitting, alternative delivery, and more. Candidates will be involved in developing and executing engagement and consultation programs, coordinating environmental specialists, as well as identifying and assessing environmental features, constraints, alternatives, potential effects, mitigation measures, and avoidance opportunities. The candidate will provide advice regarding environmental aspects, applicable legislation and guidelines, and policies, as well as document the project process. We are seeking highly motivated and accountable candidates who work collaboratively with other team members and are effective communicators. Organizational skills and an ability to work well on multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment are essential qualities. 

As part of our team, the successful applicant will assist in environmental management work and deliverables throughout a project life cycle, including: 

• Working with and supporting Senior Environmental Planners and Project Managers in executing municipal, provincial, and Federal environmental assessments/impact assessments (planning, preliminary design, detail design, alternative delivery projects) as well as other approval and permitting activities for infrastructure projects.
• Developing and implementing consultation programs, including public, municipal, regulatory agency, and Indigenous Community engagement.
• Liaising with clients by phone, email, writing, and in person.
• Liaising with local, provincial, and Federal agencies regarding permits and approvals.
• Collaborating with technical and professional staff across the company in completing assignments.
• Coordinating, preparing for, attending, and documenting project meetings.
• Coordinating environmental specialists (i.e., fisheries, terrestrial, noise, air, archaeology, etc.).
• Being familiar with the Fisheries Act, Endangered Species Act, Navigation Protection Act, Environmental Protection Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Researching, conceptualizing, planning, and writing drafts of reports related to planning, design, and permitting.
• Participating in study administration through budgeting.
• Supporting business development efforts, including proposal writing and participation in industry associations.
• Participating and contributing to AECOM’s Technical Practice Groups.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with, or knowledge of the Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process, Ontario EA Act, Municipal Class EAs, and other legislation related to the position (e.g., Fisheries Act, Endangered Species Act, Navigation Protection Act, Environmental Protection Act, and their regulations).
• Demonstrated experience managing schedule, budget, and quality on projects or assignments. Ability to plan and prioritize workload to manage multiple assignments at one time.
• Full or Provisional membership in a professional body (e.g., Registered Professional Planner (RPP and MCIP); Canadian Environmental Professional (EP); or Project Management Professional (PMP)).
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with proven success in engagement and negotiation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work well with people.
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.
• Class G driver’s license.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.