Environmental Consulting Leader

Joining Arup  

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

We strive to build a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable world. From climate action to social equity, we consider the broadest impacts of our work. Sustainable development is at the heart of everything we do, and this purpose shapes our culture and the focus of our leadership. We incorporate environmental and social benefits into our work with communities and clients. Arup offers a broad and deep range of climate and sustainability services, spanning from decarbonizing buildings and electrifying transport to improving climate resilience.  You would be joining our multidisciplinary team focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that shape a better future for people and the planet.

Arup is looking for an Environmental Consulting Leader to join its Toronto office and continue the growth of its Environmental Consulting business in Canada, with an initial focus on the Ontario market. This leadership role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams across Toronto, the Americas, and other Arup regions to support a variety of our projects. Collaborate with the Lead for Urban, Transportation, and Environmental Planning in Canada. Provide strategic direction and technical expertise in environmental services!

Given the diverse project work Arup delivers, we are looking for someone with a broad understanding of environmental consulting, with specialized knowledge in one or more areas. These may include: impact assessment, site assessment and remediation, compliance, and collaborator and Indigenous engagement. Responsibilities include leading a team of environmental professionals, pilot environmental components of projects, handling environmental initiatives, coordinating with partners and sub-consultants, and chipping in to the development of a strong local team. Projects will vary in scale and complexity, offering the opportunity to work on everything from buildings to major infrastructure in transportation, government, commercial, energy, and water sectors!

If you’re dedicated to working with Arup but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be suitable for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

The opportunity  

• Lead environmental planning studies and Environmental/Impact Assessment (EA/IA) related activities: this requires expertise processes for various sectors and projects (e.g. Federal, Comprehensive, or Provincial processes; knowledge of Ontario Class processes such as the Municipal process, and other processes such as Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process); technical understanding of environmental fields and regulatory requirements within the areas of natural environment, socio-economic, and cultural heritage.
• Lead post-EA obligations, including securing permits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supervising environmental requirements during project implementation and construction.
• Coordination of sub-consultants for ESAs, remediation, risk assessment, and soil management in Ontario.
• Plan and support collaborator and Indigenous consultations, preparing technical content for public meetings, and facilitating engagement throughout EA and infrastructure projects.
• Handle internal teams and sub-consultants to complete technical studies and compile comprehensive environmental reports.
• Collaboration with complementary teams of architects, engineers, and designers, promoting sustainable, environment-led design solutions.
• Manage client relationships, prepare proposals, cost estimates and chip in to new business opportunities.
• Display strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, keep informed on environmental laws and standard processes, engage in professional committees, and handle various projects with relevant project management tools.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.  

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning or related field required.
• A professional designation, or eligibility, in Canada such as P.Eng., P.Geo., or a Professional Planning designation would be an asset.
• Sophisticated communication skills for team-based working, excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment, and be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to solve new challenges.
• Ability to handle different projects through project planning, resourcing, budgeting, monitoring, and successful project delivery.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English. French language skills are an asset.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you 

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. 

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.  

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.  

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future. 

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.  

Toronto Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $150,000 to $170,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note, hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.  

Different people, shared values 

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.  

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.  

Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.    

Our Application Process  

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly. 

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individuals. Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, color, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability/handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by the applicable human rights legislation.

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