Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. **Your Opportunity** In today's increasingly competitive global market, excellence in environmental management can enhance the reputation and position of a company within its industry. At Stantec we specialize in the environment. We manage environmental issues professionally and proactively to improve our clients' profitability and competitive advantage by allowing them to identify and respond to opportunities and threats within the changing regulatory and corporate environments. Our Environmental Site Investigation and Remediation practice is a significant part of Stantec’s success that is delivered by the 2,467 Environmental Services professionals across North America. Our team includes Contaminant Hydrogeologists, Risk Assessment specialists, Environmental Engineers and a host of other specialties that focus on the investigation, assessment, remediation and redevelopment of contaminated sites. At Stantec, we are focused on the communities we live in, and our Environmental Site Investigation and Remediation practice is dedicated to the goal of maximizing the successful and economically appropriate use of the land resources our clients are engaged with. We are making the world a cleaner place, one site at a time! We are seeking a Senior Site Assessors to work with our Environmental Site Investigation and Remediation practice for our Thunder Bay office. **Your Key Responsibilities** Responsibilities are anticipated to include but are not limited to the following: * Implement environmental assessment, impact assessment, and permitting processes for a variety of projects, including mining, infrastructure, industrial, and community developments. * Manage project tasks and deliverables related to Provincial and Federal Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). * Guide and support staff through mentoring, providing training, and fostering their professional growth to enhance team performance and achieve project goal * Support and review proposals and reports tailored to specific project requirements. * Conduct desktop studies to support regulatory requirements for various developments. * Develop and implement consultation programs with a focus on diverse stakeholders. * Communicate and liaise effectively with project stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and the public. * Work with a group of professionals across Canada focusing on environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance. * Build on previous client relationships to provide opportunities and support development. * Actively participate in key client meetings and professional/industrial organizations to promote Stantec. * Collaborate with Key Account Managers and Sector Leaders to achieve excellent business outcomes. * Be responsible for the dedicated staff providing Environmental Impact Assessment services, particularly within the Assessment & Permitting team. * Provide technical and client management expertise on a variety of projects including development and implementation of work programs and management of schedules, budgets, and client deliverables relating to Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Phase II ESA, remediation programs, and hydrogeological investigations. * Drive topline growth and business development, including identifying new opportunities within the environmental sector, fostering relationships with potential clients, and expanding Stantec’s market presence. * As a key practitioner working on contaminated sites in Ontario, provide technical and client management expertise on a variety of projects including development and implementation of work programs and management of schedules, budgets, and client deliverables relating to Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Phase II ESA, remediation programs, and hydrogeological investigations. **Your Capabilities and Credentials** * Strong listening and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work seamlessly with multidisciplinary project teams. * Capacity to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills. * Proven project management skills, delivering quality results on time and within budget. * Willingness to undertake periodic short-term, regional travel. * Self-motivated with excellent technical writing and public speaking skills. * Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental program and project development, implementation, and management, with a focus on renewable energy projects. * Experience with environmental impact assessments, including Federal IA, Class EA, TPAP, and/or Ontario Energy Board/Canada Energy Regulator processes is preferred. * A strong aptitude for client management. * Excellent communication, teamwork, and mentorship skills. * A strong affinity for teamwork, training, and mentoring junior staff. * Superior and demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. * Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Program. Education and Experience: * A university degree or post-undergraduate college diploma in Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, Civil/Environmental/Geological/Chemical Engineering. * Minimum of 20 years of related contaminated site management experience with particular emphasis on industrial and brownfield properties. Preferred Qualifications and Assets: * Training in environmental assessment programs. * Membership in Ontario Professional Planners Institute, OAIA or ECO Canada EP designation. * P.Geo. or P.Eng. registration is a requirement for this position. * Consulting experience, particularly in environmental impact assessments. * Expertise in community consultations, securing site access, and regulatory approvals, including with Indigenous communities. * Familiarity with project financing. * Experience in mentoring rising talent. * Active participation in strategic planning and execution, including pre-positioning for key projects and developing RFP responses. * Project management experience, maintaining billable work and ensuring successful project deliveries. Work Environment: * Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. * Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. * This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee, and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. **About Stantec** Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. **Pay Transparency:** In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. **Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. **Primary Location:** Canada | ON | Thunder Bay **Organization:** 1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West-Thunder Bay ON **Employee Status:** Regular **Travel:** No **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 08/07/2025 07:07:03 **Req ID:** 1001374