Senior Environmental Engineer
Concord, ON, Canada
Full Time
Experienced
Job Title
Senior Environmental Engineer
Location
Concord, ON (On-Site)
Employment Type
Existing, Full-Time Permanent position
Salary Range
$110K – $130K
At Groundwater Environmental Management Services (GEMS), our collaborative approach blends deep technical expertise with real-world practicality—helping clients navigate regulations smoothly and keep their projects moving without costly delays. We deliver precise data, seamless coordination, and real-world solutions that keep projects moving forward.
We’re looking for a Senior Environmental Engineer to serve as the subject matter expert and technical authority across our environmental management and excess soil programs.
About Us
Since 2005, Groundwater Environmental Management Services (GEMS) has been driven by a clear purpose: to empower construction teams with practical, real-world environmental solutions that keep projects moving forward—safely, responsibly, and in full compliance with all environmental regulations.
We’re not environmentalists—we’re environmental enablers. Our team understands the pressures of construction and the importance of getting things done right. We work alongside contractors to navigate environmental obligations without slowing progress. At GEMS, we believe responsible construction is not only possible—it’s essential. That’s why we focus on solutions that balance compliance with real-world project demands.
If you’re someone who values progress, integrity, and practical problem-solving, you’ll fit right in.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary
- Comprehensive health benefits and RRSP program
- Commitment to professional growth
- A mission-driven culture focused on excellence and client satisfaction
As our Senior Environmental Engineer, you will be a high-impact individual contributor responsible for ensuring technical quality, regulatory compliance, and risk management across GEMS’ environmental deliverables. The role is primarily focused on senior technical review, second-signature approval, and supporting project execution through practical, defensible solutions in active construction environments. You will also contribute to early-stage scoping by identifying risks and strengthening project plans, while supporting continuous improvement through the development of internal standards and knowledge sharing across the team.
Your work directly protects GEMS and its clients by ensuring technical integrity, compliance, and real-world constructability.
Responsibilities:
- Perform senior-level technical reviews and provide second-signature approval on environmental deliverables.
- Approve, reject, or revise to ensure compliance with, legislation and regulatory frameworks, professional engineering and internal quality standards and industry best practices (CanIECA / IECA Canada).
- Interpret and apply Ontario environmental regulations, including:
- O. Reg. 406/19 (On-Site and Excess Soil Regulation)
- Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA)
- Environmental Protection Act (EPA)
- Permits to Take Water (O. Reg. 903)
- Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA)
- Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR)
- Identify and mitigate technical and regulatory risks across projects; ensure outputs are practical, executable, and defensible.
- Act as a Qualified Person (QP) under O. Reg. 406/19 and provide oversight on: soil sampling and analysis plans (SAP), soil classification and reuse strategies, soil tracking and reporting.
- Promote strong cross-department collaboration and provide technical guidance to Project Managers, Coordinators, Field Technicians, and Sales.
- Support the team with consistent application of regulatory requirements, technical standards and workflows and implementation practices.
- Uphold rigorous QA/QC standards in partnership with the Technical Delivery function; ensure all work adheres to QMS requirements and regulatory obligations.
What we’re looking for:
Requirements
- 10+ years’ experience in construction-phase environmental services including excess soil management, ESC implementation and compliance and water management/permitting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, in good standing with PEO.
- Demonstrated experience acting as a Qualified Person under O. Reg. 406/19.
- Strong knowledge of:
- O. Reg. 406/19 and excess soil frameworks
- OWRA, EPA, ECA, EASR, and PTTW requirements
- ESC design, inspection, and compliance
- Soil sampling, classification, and reporting
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical construction solutions.
- High accountability and ownership with strong analytical thinking and decision-making confidence.
- Direct, clear, and solution-oriented communication style.
- Structured, logical approach to problem-solving with definitive solutions and guidance.
- CPESC (Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control) – strongly preferred
- CISEC (Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control) – preferred or willingness to obtain
- Experience with:
- Soil reuse logistics and receiving site coordination
- Brownfield or contaminated sites
- Water discharge compliance and monitoring programs
- Digital environmental monitoring/reporting tools
- Own the Outcome: We take full responsibility for results that matter.
- Win Together: We show up ready and succeed as one team.
- Create an Edge: We anticipate what’s next and act before others even see a problem.
- Innovate Relentlessly: We challenge the status quo and never stop getting better.
GEMS is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all applicants throughout the recruiting and selection process. Please let us know about any accommodation and/or support requirements. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note we are only accepting applications from those authorized to work in Canada and we are not currently sponsoring any temporary or permanent work visas.
GEMS is working in partnership with HR à la carte for our recruitment efforts.
Use of AI in Hiring: Some stages of our recruitment process may use AI-assisted tools to support recruitment efforts; however, all applications are screened and assessed by human reviewers. In addition, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.
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