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At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose,responsibilityand real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected,interwovenand international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams,consultantsand professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us,you’renot just forging acareer,you’rejoining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smartersolutionsand lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

Technical Lead, Environmental Compliance

A Day in the Life

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 Project Management Office.

The compensation range for this role is $122,000-$178,000 annually, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

- 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





- 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.

Your Expertise and Skills

- 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 relationship builder who can develop solid 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

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📌 Technical Lead, Environmental Compliance (Guelph)
🏢 Montrose Environmental Group
📍 Guelph