Job Title - Senior Environmental Project Manager – Site Assessment & Remediation
Location: Greater Toronto Area, Ontario
Industry: Environmental Consulting
About the Opportunity
Skyline Recruitment is partnering with an established environmental consulting firm in the Greater Toronto Area to recruit an experienced Environmental Project Manager specialising in contaminated sites, environmental site assessments and remediation.
This opportunity would suit an experienced environmental professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects, providing technical guidance and working closely with clients throughout the assessment and remediation process.
Our client is seeking someone who can bring strong technical knowledge, sound project management skills and a practical, hands-on approach to environmental consulting.
The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering environmental projects, supporting clients with regulatory requirements and mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver Phase One and Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in accordance with Ontario Regulation 153/04 and applicable environmental standards.
- Oversee contaminated site investigations, including soil and groundwater assessment, sampling programs and contaminant delineation.
- Develop and manage remediation strategies and associated environmental projects.
- Prepare, review and coordinate environmental reports, technical documentation and Records of Site Condition (RSC) submissions.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deliverables are completed within agreed budgets and timelines.
- Coordinate field investigations, subcontractors, drilling programs and remediation activities.
- Prepare technical proposals, project budgets, work plans and cost estimates.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory authorities and other project stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship and quality assurance to junior environmental professionals.
- Ensure projects meet applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) designation in Ontario.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing Phase One and Phase Two ESAs, contaminated site investigations and remediation projects.
- Strong working knowledge of Ontario Regulation 153/04 and the Record of Site Condition process.
- Experience preparing or coordinating RSC submissions.
- Qualified Person (QPESA) eligibility or authorisation is considered a strong asset.
- Proven ability to independently manage projects, budgets, technical deliverables and client relationships.
- Strong written communication skills, including preparation and technical review of environmental reports.
- Experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
What We're Looking For
Beyond the technical qualifications, we're particularly interested in speaking with professionals who:
- Enjoy remaining technically involved in environmental projects rather than focusing exclusively on management.
- Can confidently manage projects from initial assessment through investigation, remediation and regulatory closure.
- Bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach to addressing contaminated site challenges.
- Are comfortable interacting directly with clients and providing clear technical recommendations.
- Value collaboration, mentorship and delivering high-quality consulting services.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a consulting environment where you can take ownership of meaningful projects and contribute to the continued development of environmental services.
The position offers the opportunity to work across a variety of contaminated site assessment and remediation assignments while supporting clients with technically challenging environmental matters.
Interested in Learning More?
If you're an experienced environmental consultant considering your next career move, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
eric.spring@skylinerl.com
