Junior Environmental Planner

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.  

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. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company. 

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.  

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Junior Environmental Planner to join our CIMA+ team and contribute to our growing environmental planning practice in Ontario. This role is well suited to an early‑career professional with a strong interest in environmental planning, environmental assessments, and infrastructure projects, and a desire to grow within a collaborative, multidisciplinary consulting environment.

This position will be based out of our Ottawa Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, and environmental specialists in the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. This includes coordination, collaboration, communication, and technical support throughout project delivery.
• Provide planning and environmental support across a range of projects, including Environmental Assessments (Municipal Class EA, MTO Class EA, Federal Impact Assessment, and other planning studies), infrastructure projects, master plans, and background studies. Tasks may include reviewing background information, conducting plan and policy reviews, and supporting the evaluation of alternatives and mitigation measures.
• Assist with the preparation of environmental planning and approvals documentation, such as Environmental Study Reports, Project Files, technical memoranda, background reports, and public‑facing materials.
• Support stakeholder, public and Indigenous engagement programs by assisting with outreach activities, information sharing, tracking comments, preparing materials and presentations, and contributing to consultation documentation.
• Assist with the review and synthesis of data related to environmental features, land use, growth, and infrastructure planning to inform project recommendations.
• Coordinate technical inputs from team members and subconsultants, under the guidance of senior staff.
• Contribute to proposal development by assisting with review of Request for Proposals and preparation of supporting materials.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, Transportation / Civil Engineering, or a related field required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Eligible for or working toward professional designation with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI - RPP) and Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), or Professional Engineers Ontario (P.Eng.) or a related professional body.
• Relevant experience in environmental planning, environmental assessment, land use planning, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Ontario environmental and planning legislation and processes, including the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, Planning Act, and related policy frameworks.
• Understanding of environmental considerations related to infrastructure planning, including natural heritage, water resources, cultural heritage, and land use compatibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing clear and concise technical and public‑facing documents.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for report writing and presentations. Experience with GIS, graphics, or data visualization tools would be considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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+?

• 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 eligible employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

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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