Environmental Consulting Leader

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is looking for an Environmental Consulting Leader to join its Toronto office and continue the growth of its Environmental Consulting business in Canada, with an initial focus on the Ontario market. This leadership role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams across Canada, the Americas, and other Arup regions to support a variety of our projects. The role will also collaborate closely with the Americas Region Discipline Group Lead for Climate, Sustainability, and Energy Specialists who also oversees the Environmental Consulting team for the Americas. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction and technical expertise across a variety of environmental services and contribute to work-winning across the geography.

Given the diverse project work Arup delivers, we are looking for someone with a broad understanding of environmental consulting, with specialized knowledge in one or more areas. These may include: impact assessment, site assessment and remediation, compliance, and stakeholder and Indigenous engagement. Responsibilities include leading a team of environmental professionals, managing and overseeing environmental components of projects, handling environmental initiatives, coordinating with partners and sub-consultants, and supporting the overall development of a strong local team. Projects will vary in scale and complexity, offering the opportunity to work on a variety of projects including transportation, government, property, and energy.

The opportunity

• Lead environmental planning studies and Environmental/Impact Assessment (EA/IA) related activities: this requires expertise in processes for various sectors and projects (e.g. Federal, Comprehensive, or Provincial processes; knowledge of Ontario Class processes such as the Municipal process (and emerging Municipal Project Assessment Process), and other processes such as Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process); technical understanding of environmental fields and regulatory requirements within the areas of natural environment, socio-economic, and cultural heritage.
• Lead post-EA obligations, including securing permits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supervising environmental requirements during project implementation and construction.
• Coordinate sub-consultants for ESAs, remediation, risk assessment, and soil management in Ontario.
• Plan and support stakeholder and Indigenous consultations and engagement, preparing technical content for meetings, and facilitating engagement throughout EA and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee internal teams and sub-consultants to complete technical studies and compile comprehensive environmental reports.
• Collaborate with complementary teams of architects, engineers, and designers, promoting sustainable, environment-led design solutions.
• Manage client relationships, prepare proposals, cost estimates and assist in securing to new business opportunities; maintain a market facing role and support business development activities.
• Display strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, keep informed on environmental laws and standard processes, engage in professional committees, and handle various projects with relevant project management tools.
  
  

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning or related field required.
• At least 12 years of experience in a related field
• A professional designation, or eligibility, in Canada such as P.Eng., P.Geo., or a Professional Planning designation would be an asset.
• Sophisticated communication skills for team-based working, excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment, and be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to solve new challenges.
• Ability to handle different projects through project planning, resourcing, budgeting, monitoring, and successful project delivery.
  
  

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What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Toronto Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $150,000 to $175,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .

A rup acknowledges that our Toronto office is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat peoples, which is held under the Toronto Purchase Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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