Manager, Transportation Planning (Environmental Assessments)

Toronto, ON

We are a global team of dedicated and experienced architects, engineers, planners, designers, and technology professionals who share a common desire - to help our clients create liveable, sustainable, and advanced urban environments.

Arcadis has officially purchased IBI Group and with this transaction now complete, IBI will now be known as Arcadis IBI Group moving forward. Please refer to our website for more information.

Job Description

Arcadis IBI Group is searching for an entrepreneurial and innovative Environmental Assessment Lead. The successful candidate will take a lead role on Environmental Assessments and Preliminary Design projects in Ontario and across Canada. You will work primarily on projects that transform constrained urban corridors and improve mobility including rapid transit and active transportation. You will coordinate our in-house industry leading experts including land use and policy planners, engineers, and environmental scientists located in offices across Canada. You will have the opportunity to work with global industry leaders in a wide range of disciplines to deliver successful urban projects.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience on large, complex Environmental Assessments (EAs) and environmental permitting/approvals with a winning record in proposal submissions. Experience in a leadership role delivering EAs for linear infrastructure is a must and may include arterial roads, complete streets, and higher order transit. Proven experience following provincial EA legislation including Individual/Comprehensive EAs, as well as Class EA processes (e.g., Municipal Class EA, Ministry of Transportation [MTO] Class, and the Transit Project Assessment Process [TPAP]) is also a must. Knowledge of federal EA legislation (e.g., Impact Assessment Act, Canada Energy Regulator Act, etc.) is an asset. Experience working with Indigenous communities would be an asset.

Working from any of our Ontario offices, as an Associate | Manager for our growing mobility business unit, you will be part of a team offering flexible and remote work arrangements, career development opportunities and a supportive and collaborative team environment. We encourage involvement in professional associations, conferences, and support our staff to grow through life-long learning. We take pride in offering career growth and challenging opportunities within a global organization solving today’s difficult urban issues.

Most Of The Things You’ll Work On:

Assemble and manage multi-disciplinary teams on exciting and challenging projects, with a focus on removing barriers and improving mobility on constrained urban corridors including rapid transit and active transportation
Lead EA projects for linear infrastructure (Individual/Comprehensive EAs, Municipal Class EA, MTO, Metrolinx/TPAP) including all technical aspects
Serve as a Project Manager on larger projects, although project management is not the sole focus of this position. Responsible for maintaining a reputation for high quality on all project deliverables
Develop and lead innovative EA consultation processes, including on-line and in-person methods, for the public and for agencies. Incorporate a human-centric and adaptive style to consultation that is culturally sensitive and appeals to the personal needs of others
Support the growth and development of the team by empowering, inspiring and energizing the team through project experience. Provide career coaching as reporting manager for multiple professional staff
Use judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems
Create a sense of shared ownership and accountability balancing this with decisiveness and holding others to account to deliver projects on time and on budget
Build client relationships by providing excellent customer service and communications, identifying potential market opportunities, leading the preparation of proposals, networking connections, and other business development activities
Contribute to client and project success by focusing on improving quality of life and putting sustainability at the core of all you do
Contribute to Arcadis IBI Group’s reputation through active participation in professional associations and committees. Consistently deliver high quality proposals, presentations, and reports. Lead by example through your own professional development.

Qualifications

You'll Need To Have:

Relevant degree in Engineering, Planning, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences or a related field
10 or more years of experience in environmental assessments, preferably as a consultant in Ontario
Experience managing a team in a similar role preferred
Professional designation, such as Professional Engineer or Registered Professional Planner
Progressive experience in project management and business development including responding to RFPs; proven experience leading and winning projects required
Must have successful project delivery record as a Project Manager or Environmental Lead for Individual/Comprehensive EAs, Class EAs (Municipal Class EA, MTO, TPAP, etc.) and/or federal EAs
In-depth knowledge of relevant municipal, provincial and federal environmental legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and regulatory permitting and approval requirements
Experience in the design and delivery of stakeholder and Indigenous Community engagement programs, including the use of innovative on-line and in-person methods
Experience in transportation planning and preliminary design. Knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering is required. Experience in municipal infrastructure (water, storm, sanitary) is an asset
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with a commitment to excellence and high-quality work
Proven technical writing skills in English with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Additional Information

Why you should work for Arcadis IBI Group :

Our employees will find a design environment where collaboration is at the core of the business. We proudly support our team members through continuing education, completion of licenses and certifications, memberships in professional societies, seminar and conference attendance.

Competitive Base Salary based on industry standards
Robust Extended + Medical Benefits
Participation in Incentives Program
Remote Work Options or Hybrid WFH-Office Schedule depending on the needs of the business
Coverage of Licensing Fees and Annual Dues to Professional Associations
Professional Development & Self Directed Learning Resources

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of Arcadis IBI Group's selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record.

We request applicants submit a RESUME highlighting relevant work experience; please limit PDF files to 10MB. For design related roles, we also require a portfolio to review.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.