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RVA is seeking a Junior Environmental Planner to work on Transportation and Municipal Infrastructure projects in the southwestern Ontario Region.
Duties:
- Coordinate Municipal Transportation and Water/Wastewater Class EAs,
- Prepare documentation for municipal and provincial (MTO, Metrolinx) Class EAs.
- Assist in the preparation of proposals for various pursuits.
- Coordinate with RVA’s Environmental Planners and other internal and external technical staff on technical studies and preparation of environmental assessment documentation.
- Coordinate with sub-consultants; liaise with clients and regulatory agencies.
- Coordinate and lead public consultation and stakeholder engagement, including Indigenous Communities.
- Analyze and incorporate input from multi-disciplinary teams and subconsultants into the selection, evaluation of recommendation of alternative solutions.
- Occasional travel to project sites and other offices throughout southwestern Ontario.
- Degree or similar qualifications in geography, environmental studies, environmental science, planning or related field.
- 1-3 years’ experience in completing Municipal, Provincial and Transit Environmental Assessments in Ontario.
- Strong technical, writing and presentation skills.
- Applied knowledge of Teams, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Applied use of GIS software a strong asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge in Transportation, Transit, and Municipal Infrastructure.
- Environmental Professional (EP), Registered Professional Planner (RPP), and/or Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) professional designation (Provisional, student or full member) preferred.
- Full understanding of local, provincial and federal environmental policies, legislation and applicable law.
- Driver’s license to travel to various sites and offices an asset.
We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.
- Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
- Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
- A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
- Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
- Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
- RVA Group Pension Plan with match
- Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
- Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
- Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options
At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.