Technical Lead, Environmental Compliance (Guelph), Courtice

Technical Lead, Environmental Compliance

Location: Guelph or Oakville, Ontario (hybrid). Compensation: $122,000– $178,000 annually, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. Responsibilities

Play a senior technical leadership role on some of Ontario’s most complex, high‑profile infrastructure projects. Serve as the trusted expert who guides owners, partners, and multi‑disciplinary teams through complex regulatory, permitting and environmental scopes. Lead and mentor a growing team of specialists while elevating technical excellence andbuilding capacity across Canada.Provide technical oversight for all environmental components within alternative delivery pursuits and active projects, ensuring contractual requirements are translated into practical strategies and executable plans. Develop and review senior environmental deliverables (e.g., environmental management plans, discipline‑specific technical reports, monitoring reports) to ensure compliance with project agreements, schedules and regulatory requirements.Advise design and construction partners on environmental risks, constraints, and mitigation measures. Support effective communication and engage with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities and project partners, serving as a technical representative throughout the lifecycle of projects. Support major pursuits including strategy development, proposal preparation, technical methods and risk registers.Oversee environmental compliance execution, including permitting pathways, regulatory approvals, monitoring programs, inspections and corrective action processes. Mentor and direct project multi‑disciplinary teams and sub‑consultants, ensuring high‑quality deliverables, professional development and consistent technical practices across projects.Identify risks and opportunities early, providing proactive guidance to project managers and other leaders to support informed, collaborative decision‑making and successful project delivery. Expertise and Skills

15+ years of relevant experience with a proven track record of integrating environmental requirements into major infrastructure design and construction projects. Proven ability to lead technical strategy on major projects delivered under an alternative delivery model (e.g., P3, DB, Progressive) ideally across multiple sectors.Comprehensive understanding of environmental legislation, permitting requirements and construction‑phase compliance requirements. A strong communicator and trusted advisor who can engage confidently with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, partners and multi‑disciplinary teams. A leader who thrives in complex, fast‑moving environments.The ability to anticipate risks, solve problems creatively and positively influence outcomes at both strategic and technical levels. A relationship builder who can develop strong client partnerships and contribute to business development and opportunity pursuits. Valid G‑class driver’s licence required.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental planning, urban planning, environmental science, engineering or a related field required. Assets

Knowledge or technical experience with Ontario Regulations 153/04 and 406/19. Knowledge and experience with the Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Water Resources Act and Environmental Protection Act. Understanding and ability to review design and construction drawings. Experience working with Metrolinx and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO).Familiarity or working knowledge of ISO14001. Professional designations such as PMP, EP, P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Biol., RPBio., or similar. We are an equal‑chance employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that diverse experiences and perspectives enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for all applicants.

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