Technical Lead, Environmental Compliance

Technical Lead, Environmental Compliance

OUR PURPOSE

To unlock a sustainable future, we apply our combined expertise to create a positive impact for the planet and future generations.

At Montrose we collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

One of Canada’s leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services. With a proud history of nearly 40 years delivering innovative, pragmatic, and sustainable solutions for public and private sector clients

WHAT WE DO

We partner with clients and communities to solve challenges. It’s our job to unlock solutions that shape a resilient future where our clients, people, communities, and environment thrive

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to…

• Play a senior technical leadership role on some of Ontario’s most complex, high profile infrastructure projects
• Be the trusted expert who guides owners, partners, and multi-disciplinary teams through complex regulatory, permitting and environmental scopes
• Lead and mentor a growing team of specialists while elevating technical excellence and building capacity across Canada
• Join a company that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration

As a Technical Lead, Environmental Compliance, you will join our Guelph or Oakville, Ontario office (hybrid) as part of our Alternative Delivery team working closely with the Montrose Project Management Office.

The successful applicant will be a key contributor to Montrose’s established and growing portfolio of environmental services for major infrastructure projects, currently focused on urban transit expansion and transportation. As a senior technical leader within Montrose’s Alternative Delivery team, you will serve as a technical leader across major infrastructure pursuits and project execution. You will guide clients, partners, and multi-disciplinary teams through complex regulatory and permitting pathways, risk management, and integration of environmental requirements into project design and construction phases. This role blends technical depth, strategic influence, and leadership, ensuring Montrose delivers the highest quality work from the proposal stage through construction handover. In this role, you will:

• Lead and provide technical oversight for all environmental components within alternative delivery pursuits and active projects, ensuring contractual requirements are translated into practical strategies and executable plans.
• Lead development and senior technical review of environmental deliverables (e.g., environmental management plans, discipline-specific technical reports, monitoring reports, etc.) to ensure compliance with project agreements, schedules, and regulatory requirements.
• Advise design and construction partners on environmental risks, constraints, and mitigation measures.
• Ensure effective communication and engage with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and project partners, serving as a technical representative on environmental issues throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Support major pursuits, including strategy development, proposal preparation, technical methods, and risk registers.
• Oversee environmental compliance execution, including permitting pathways, regulatory approvals, monitoring programs, inspections, and corrective action processes.
• Mentor and direct project multi-disciplinary teams and subconsultants, ensuring high-quality deliverables, professional development, and consistent technical practices across projects.
• Identify risks and opportunities early, providing proactive guidance to project managers and other leaders to support informed, collaborative decision making and successful project delivery.
• Champion continuous improvement, helping evolve Montrose’s tools and processes for delivering environmental scopes in the infrastructure sector.  

What We Are Looking For

• 15+ years of relevant experience with a proven track record of integrating environmental requirements into major infrastructure design and construction projects.
• Proven ability to lead technical strategy on major projects delivered under an alternative delivery model (e.g., P3, DB, Progressive, or similar), ideally across multiple sectors
• Comprehensive understanding of environmental legislation, permitting requirements, and construction phase compliance requirements
• A strong communicator and trusted advisor who can engage confidently with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, partners, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• A leader who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments.
• The ability to anticipate risks, solve problems creatively, and positively influence outcomes at both strategic and technical levels.
• A mentor and team builder
• A relationship builder who can develop strong client partnerships and contribute to business development and opportunity pursuits
• A Valid G class driver’s license is required
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental planning, urban planning, environmental science, engineering, or a related field is required

The following would be considered an asset:

• Knowledge or technical working experience with Ontario Regulations 153/04 and 406/19
• Knowledge and working experience with regulatory requirements such as the Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, and Environmental Protection Act
• An understanding and ability to review design and construction drawings
• Experience working with Metrolinx and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO)
• Familiarity or working knowledge of ISO 14001
• Professional designations such as PMP, EP, P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Biol., RPBio., or similar

Why Choose Montrose?

At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with a salary range of $122,000-$178,000 annually, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Are you the one we're looking for?  Please apply to us directly. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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