Senior Environmental Planner
Job in
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Listed on 2026-02-28
Listing for:
SLR Consulting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Guelph, Canada:
Toronto, Canada time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR101408
* Post-secondary degree specializing in a related technical environmental discipline (environmental science or engineering, ecology, environmental law/policy)
* 10+ years experience in environmental consulting
* Experience with power, renewable energy, and mining EA’s is strongly preferred
* Based in Ontario, with flexible location options (Guelph, Markham, Ottawa, Toronto)
We are Avaanz, part of SLR Consulting (Canada), an 800+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability this role, you will be responsible for conducting and overseeing environmental and socio-economic research (primary and secondary source research), managing projects and client relationships, supporting other team members and principals as needed, and working in a team environment.
** Your specific responsibilities will include:
*** Work with our team on significant power, renewable energy, and mining projects;
* Conducting environmental and socio-economic research including data collection, analysis, and reporting;
* Designing and implementing stakeholder/community engagement and communications plans and programs involving various communities (Indigenous and non-Indigenous), private sector companies, governments, non-governmental groups and organizations across Canada;
* Writing project proposals;
* Managing projects and project teams;
* Working collaboratively with teams of environmental and social scientists and planners, involved in multi-disciplinary impact assessments and strategic planning and policy development assignments;
* Applying creative and critical thinking skills;
* Reviewing and edit other's work and contributing to a supportive mentoring environment;
* Efficiently balancing a number of projects concurrently;
* Travelling within Canada to client meetings and for field research, as needed;
* Understanding Indigenous communities in Canada, with demonstrated lived, work, or educational experience; and
* Being a strong team player with a willingness to learn, mentor and share.
We want to grow our team around the right people. If you are practical, highly motivated and a team player, we'd love to hear from you.
** Working with Us
** With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.
** Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
*** Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
* The salary range for this position is $95,000-$120,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
* Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
** Qualifications
* ** Post-secondary degree specializing in a related technical environmental discipline (environmental science or engineering, ecology, environmental law/policy)
* ** 10+ years
** experience required (experience in power/renewables/mining preferred)
* Team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Strong technical writing skills, with an ability to synthesize technical information and develop plain language summaries,
* An understanding of Indigenous communities in Canada, with demonstrated lived, work, or educational experience
* An understanding of municipal, provincial, and federal environmental regulatory and permitting requirements
* Experience in a similar role in an environmental consulting environment is considered an asset
* An understanding of international environmental and social impact assessment standards, guidelines and processes is an asset
* Ability to travel within Canada periodically, as required (up to 10% of the time)
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.
SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2
SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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