Junior Environmental Planner

We are seeking a motivated and detailoriented Junior Environmental Planner to join our CIMA team and contribute to our growing environmental planning practice in Ontario. This role is well suited to an earlycareer professional with a strong interest in environmental planning environmental assessments and infrastructure projects and a desire to grow within a collaborative multidisciplinary consulting environment.

This position will be based out of our Ottawa Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of planners engineers and environmental specialists in the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. This includes coordination collaboration communication and technical support throughout project delivery.
• Provide planning and environmental support across a range of projects including Environmental Assessments (Municipal Class EA MTO Class EA Federal Impact Assessment and other planning studies) infrastructure projects master plans and background studies. Tasks may include reviewing background information conducting plan and policy reviews and supporting the evaluation of alternatives and mitigation measures.
• Assist with the preparation of environmental planning and approvals documentation such as Environmental Study Reports Project Files technical memoranda background reports and publicfacing materials.
• Support stakeholder public and Indigenous engagement programs by assisting with outreach activities information sharing tracking comments preparing materials and presentations and contributing to consultation documentation.
• Assist with the review and synthesis of data related to environmental features land use growth and infrastructure planning to inform project recommendations.
• Coordinate technical inputs from team members and subconsultants under the guidance of senior staff.
• Contribute to proposal development by assisting with review of Request for Proposals and preparation of supporting materials.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Planning Environmental Studies Urban or Regional Planning Geography Transportation / Civil Engineering or a related field required; a Masters degree is preferred.
• Eligible for or working toward professional designation with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI - RPP) and Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) or Professional Engineers Ontario (.) or a related professional body.
• Relevant experience in environmental planning environmental assessment land use planning or a related field.
• Familiarity with Ontario environmental and planning legislation and processes including the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Planning Act and related policy frameworks.
• Understanding of environmental considerations related to infrastructure planning including natural heritage water resources cultural heritage and land use compatibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing clear and concise technical and publicfacing documents.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) for report writing and presentations. Experience with GIS graphics or data visualization tools would be considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information :

At CIMA we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value but dont meet all the job requirements We invite you to apply because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success. 

Why Choose CIMA

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

At CIMA we recognize the richness and diversity of each individuals experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidates experience skills and qualifications while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidates profile.

CIMA uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However this score is not used to screen assess or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates regardless of their identity (race ethnicity colour religion gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression socio-economic status or background etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity we encourage all applications including but not limited to those from women Indigenous people people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time