Environmental - Team Lead|Senior Ecologist

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to. 

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision of the future and challenge seekers.  

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. 

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to. 

Welcome to CIMA+ 

CIMA+’s Earth and Environment team have adopted sustainability as a core value and prioritize the environmental, social, and economic benefits of every project. Our engineers and professionals have the detailed knowledge of local conditions to provide the full range of environmental services for clients in both the public and private sectors. We have the skills to execute complex environmental projects, but we also integrate green solutions into every infrastructure, building, transportation, and energy project we undertake. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

CIMA+ is continuing to expand its Earth and Environment practice in Ontario and is seeking a Natural Environment Team Lead to support technical delivery, team development, and business growth. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of biologists, environmental professionals, and field technicians who are contributing expertise in field programs, natural heritage studies, and environmental reporting across the infrastructure, energy, transportation, and land development sectors for both public and private clients.

This role offers the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work model, which includes flexible hours, remote work options, and access to one of our offices in Ottawa, Gatineau, or southern Ontario, including Kitchener, Guelph, Burlington, Mississauga, Toronto, and Bowmanville.

This position combines technical leadership, team management, and business development. Responsibilities include technical review, client engagement, proposal support, permitting strategy, and staff development. This role also offers strong opportunities for professional growth, particularly in project management and team leadership.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Provide senior technical review and guidance on environmental impact evaluation statements, ecological studies, and other technical documents.
• Oversee authorizations and permits under federal and provincial regulations.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals and the development of the team’s portfolio in alignment with the sector’s strategic plan.
• Manage vacations, virtual work arrangements, material needs, and schedule logistics on behalf of the team. Plan and oversee professional development activities, including training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Reviews and approves timesheets for accuracy and compliance with project allocations and monitors on a regular basis utilization rates, profitability, backlog, and key performance indicators for the team.
• Conduct site visits to support project managers and verify the implementation of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements and promote a culture of prevention, safety, and continuous improvement within the team.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Degree or diploma in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or additional years experience.
• Proven expertise in project and personnel management.
• Strong knowledge of relevant municipal, provincial, and federal legislation and policies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Bilingual (French/English) is a strong asset to support activities across Canada

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success. 

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution.
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees.
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode.
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada.

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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