Senior Environmental Manager

GFT is seeking a Senior Environmental Manager to join our established and growing Environmental Compliance Team in Toronto, Ontario
. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto office.

GFT’s Environmental team delivers integrated planning, permitting, and compliance solutions that support infrastructure development across North America. Our team guides clients through Environmental Assessments and permitting processes, ecological and regulatory assessments, and environmental remediation efforts on projects that span transportation, power, water, and facilities markets. From environmental approvals to complex planning solutions, GFT helps clients protect resources, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements with confidence.

This position will integrate into a broader team of environmental scientists, planners, and project managers to deliver a wide range of projects within various sectors, with a focus on transportation infrastructure (road/bridge) and transit expansion.

Our group offers a diverse base of technical expertise to offer professionals the ability to specialize and advance skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing environmental team, apply your environmental skills, and contribute to high profile infrastructure projects. You will interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and colleagues while working on fast paced and challenging environmental projects. This position will offer the right person significant opportunities for professional growth, specialized training, and leadership.

• Lead and manage all environmental components, studies, deliverables and general requirements associated with the execution of infrastructure design and construction projects.
• Execute and oversee all environmental contractual requirements on construction projects in accordance with project agreements and schedules.
• Develop comprehensive Environmental Management Plans to detail project specific mitigation and monitoring strategies that will be followed during construction.
• Develop and implement environmental specifications as part of procurement packages.
• Provide technical review of environmental deliverables (e.g., environmental management plans, technical reports, monthly progress reports, monitoring reports, etc.) to ensure compliance with project agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee environmental monitoring and follow up program in accordance with applicable law and permits, licenses and approvals.
• Establish and maintain working relationships as part of liaising with authorities having jurisdiction.
• Ensure effective communication with the project team on environmental matters; prepare and submit regular environmental reports, as required.
• Provide recommendations for implementation of corrective actions, where applicable.
• Coordinate and execute site investigations and audits for environmental compliance, including but not limited to erosion and sediment control measures, spill preparedness, and water management and discharge.
• Manage and oversee the environmental SME/disciplines (including subconsultants), as well as managing and mentoring staff within the team.
• Be familiar with and have working knowledge of environmental permitting and approvals processes.

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Environmental Engineering or Science, Environmental Management, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience (preferably in a consulting role).

• Experience managing and coordinating multi-disciplinary environmental teams.
• Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems development and implementation, including preparation and review of management plans and monitoring programs across various environmental disciplines.
• Experience analyzing project designs, identifying potential environmental impacts and establishing appropriate mitigation/monitoring plans.
• An understanding of transportation, transit and municipal infrastructure projects gained…