Environmental - Team Lead|Senior Ecologist

Environmental - Team Lead|Senior Ecologist

• Full-time
• Employee Type:
  Regular
• Compensation: CAD 97360 - CAD per year

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to. At CIMA+, we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. The Earth and Environment team has adopted sustainability as a core value, prioritizing environmental, social, and economic benefits of every project. We provide the full range of environmental services across public and private sectors, integrating green solutions into infrastructure, building, transportation, and energy projects.

We are 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 contributing expertise in field programs, natural heritage studies, and environmental reporting across the infrastructure, energy, transportation, and land development sectors.

• 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 develop 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.
• Review and approve timesheets for accuracy and compliance with project allocations, and monitor on a regular basis utilization rates, profitability, backlog, and key performance indicators for the team.
• Conduct site visits to support project managers and verify implementation of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements, promoting 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 equivalent 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.

• 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.
• Opportunity to purchase shares annually as part of an employee-owned company.
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. We are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity or background.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Accommodations are available on request.

Job location:

Ottawa, Gatineau, or southern Ontario, including Kitchener, Guelph, Burlington, Mississauga, Toronto, and Bowmanville.