Senior Environmental Consultant – Contaminated Sites – GTA
Contact – Dave Banns (dbanns@theheadhunters.ca)
A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join its team in the Greater Toronto Area and work with a high-profile client base. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to take charge of complex contaminated site projects, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in driving the business forward.
Key responsibilities:
The Senior Environmental Consultant will oversee the planning, management, and execution of contaminated site projects, providing technical leadership and client-facing expertise. Projects span environmental site assessments, remediation, risk assessments, hydrogeology, compliance, permitting, monitoring programs, and excess soil management.
Responsibilities include:- Lead contaminated site investigations from work plans and budgets to fieldwork and final reporting.
- Provide senior technical review and guidance across projects.
- Advise clients on contaminated site issues and regulatory requirements.
- Drive business development through proposals, presentations, networking, and relationship-building.
- Mentor and support junior and intermediate staff.
- Contribute to the development of internal protocols and best practices.
What the successful candidate will bring:- Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Soil Science, Toxicology, or related discipline.
- Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag.) and Qualified Person (ESA or RA).
- 10+ years of environmental consulting experience in Ontario.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario and Canadian environmental regulations, including O.Reg. 153/04 and O.Reg. 406/19.
- Proven experience filing Records of Site Condition.
- Expertise in contaminated site investigation methods (soil/groundwater characterization, borehole drilling, monitoring well installation, sampling).
- Demonstrated success in project management, budgeting, and client service.
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and leadership skills.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within Ontario.
In return, you can expect:- Competitive salary range: $120,000 – $167,000.
- Employee ownership and profit-sharing opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements and supportive team culture.
- Four weeks’ vacation, paid sick time, and comprehensive benefits
- Annual training budget, wellness allowances, and company retreats.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
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