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Indigenous Environmental Field Liaison - Ontario

Job in Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for: AtkinsRéalis
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Compliance, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Environmental Engineer, Geology / Geoscience
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

Indigenous Environmental Field Liaison – Ontario

Come join us in reshaping the future with Atkins

Réalis. Atkins

Réalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Our highly respected and successful Environmental Permitting and Management team has an ever-growing portfolio of work, built on technical excellence and exceptional service to our clients, with a particular need for support on our infrastructure, power, and renewables projects. We are looking for Indigenous Environmental Field Liaison staff who will be responsible for providing an Indigenous perspective to a wide variety of environmental field activities and identifying Indigenous Knowledges and values to be included in Environmental/Impact Assessments.

The candidate will also be assisting with consultation and engagement activities, working alongside our wider Environmental specialists. You must also have the ability to travel, and lived experience is a strong preference. Our primary need is for candidates in Ontario, however we will consider applicants nationally.

Our work includes delivering keystone projects throughout their lifecycle: from early assessment of constraints to strategic development of regulatory approvals processes, to compliance management through construction and operations. Our team works collaboratively within projects to gain social acceptance and manage our clients' commitments to the environment and sustainable development.

At Atkins

Réalis, we offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with a strong emphasis on integrity, health and safety, collaboration, and excellence, with competitive compensation and benefits. You will be a key member of the team providing experience across a wide and diverse range of projects, reinforcing our reputation for technical excellence, and working collaboratively to deliver innovative work primarily across our infrastructure, power, and renewables client portfolios.

As part of the wider Environment division, you’ll be at the heart of the business with the opportunity to work alongside a variety of environmental and engineering professionals across Canada and our global regions.

Location:
Toronto ON.

Your role within the team

  • Liaise and communicate with First Nations, Indigenous communities and organizations.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of Indigenous consultation, engagement.
  • Assist with the development of field survey training programs tailored to specific First Nations or Indigenous communities within treaty territories.
  • Participate in Field surveys in line with previous experience and areas of interest (e.g. soil sampling, ground/surface water monitoring, wildlife surveys).
  • Completion of detailed field notes, daily reports, forms and checklists.
  • Gather Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge to weave into EA/IA reports.
  • Ability to identify local protocols and provide relevant direction to field staff to ensure that field teams respect the protocols of the territories in which they are working.
  • A passion for working outdoors and teaching others is a must. Field work can include safely hiking through rough terrain in more remote locations as part of a team.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

    • Why choose
    Atkins

    Réalis
    as an employer?

    Because we offer:

  • The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
  • An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
  • A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
  • Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
  • A work environment focused on health and safety.

    • The ideal candidate:

  • Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous worldview.
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology or similar.
  • 1+ years of related experience in working with Environmental programs with First Nations and Indigenous communities, Environmental/Impact Assessments (EA/IA).
  • Experience in Environmental Permitting is an asset.
  • Understanding of provincial, federal, and territorial EA/IA processes.
  • Understanding and awareness of Indigenous…
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