Technical Lead, Environmental Compliance

Role Overview

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package
• Benefits
• RRSP matching
• Vacation days
• Sick days
• Flexible work hours and schedules
• Team-based work
• Cross-training opportunities