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Environmental Planner Jobs in North Bay at Ministry Of Transportation Ontario
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Environmental Planner
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
About the job
In this role you will:
- lead and/or coordinate the overall environmental component of transportation planning, design, construction and maintenance projects and ensure conformance with environmental legislation, policies and procedures
- participate as the environmental expert on transportation project teams and provide environmental and process expertise to project managers including advice on the environmental assessment process
- provide advanced technical expertise and advice regarding Ontario’s flora and fauna, assessment of environmental impacts of transportation projects and mitigation recommendations, and compliance with environmental legislation including authorizations to complete work
- provide environmental expertise and input into development and updating of internal environmental policies and guidelines through participation in provincial working groups
- provide technical expertise and advice to management to support decision-making through development of briefing materials and delivery of presentations
- develop and deliver training to staff
- engage and consult with Indigenous communities, stakeholders, regulatory agencies and the public through correspondence and participation in meetings, including those which deal with controversial issues
- evaluate the work of service providers including evaluation of technical proposals, review of environmental deliverables including technical reports, and input into performance appraisals
NOTE: You will be required to travel to areas not accessible by public transit.
What you bring to the team
Environmental Knowledge
Environmental Knowledge
- education and/or experience in a related environmental field
- you have demonstrated knowledge of current principles and practices for environmental assessment and protection in Ontario and related environmental legislation, regulations and policies
- you have advanced technical knowledge and experience working with Ontario’s flora and fauna
Transportation Planning Knowledge:
- you have knowledge of transportation planning and design and the federal and provincial environmental approvals, permits and agreements that may be necessary to proceed to facility construction
- you have demonstrated knowledge in identifying impacts associated with facility type, location or design alternatives and their impacts on construction, operation and maintenance
- you have demonstrated experience in incorporating environmental avoidance, mitigation, compensation and enhancement into transportation planning, design, construction and maintenance
Analytical and Organizational Skills:
- you have analytical, evaluative, problem-solving and interpretive skills to provide advanced technical advice regarding environmental assessments and to resolve complex issues
- you have planning, organizational and project management skills to carry out multiple complex assignments on tight schedules with competing priorities under minimal supervision
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- you have excellent oral and written communication skills to prepare correspondence and reports, explain technical information and make presentations.
- you have excellent interpersonal skills and negotiation skills to undertake public and agency consultation, participate on multidisciplinary teams, and to build and maintain effective working relationships.
Don’t meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
Additional information:
- 2 English Permanent – Full Time, 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region
Note:
- T-MT-243265/26(2)
How to apply:
- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d’emploi externes de la fonction publique de l’Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d’emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d’affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
Strengthening Ontario, together
Title: Environmental Planner
Company: Ministry Of Transportation Ontario
Location: North Bay
