Lead Environmental Engineer - Contaminated Site Projects (Ontario)

Join our multidisciplinary team and put your strong leadership and technical capabilities to work on meaningful and challenging projects that improve the state of our environment. As someone with excellent technical and project management skills who builds strong client relationships, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.
We’re looking for a technical leader, trusted advisor and problem solver with a safety-first mindset and the desire to build strong teams to lead Ontario-based contaminated sites projects.
Dillon’s
Contaminant Assessment & Management
discipline is looking for a
Senior Environmental Engineer or Geoscientist
to join our multidisciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.
At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our following offices:
Chatham ON, Guelph ON, Hamilton ON, Kingston ON, Kitchener ON, London ON, Oakville ON, Ottawa ON, Toronto - Downtown, Toronto - North York, Vaughan ON, Windsor ON,
About Dillon
Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is a proudly
Canadian, 100% employee-owned
professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 25 offices and more than 1200 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.
At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and celebrate the unique perspectives that each team member brings to the table.
Employee ownership is available to all Dillon team members, and over 60% of our employees’ own shares in Dillon. Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value. Because we are an employee-owned firm, your voice will be an essential part of our shared success.
Responsibilities
Project Management and Technical ActivitiesManage complex environmental projects, including Phase I–III Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remediation, human and ecological risk assessments, soil vapour intrusion evaluations, and compliance monitoring.Serve as a Qualified Person on site assessments, technical reports, and Records of Site Condition (RSC) filings.Design, evaluate, and execute remediation programs and risk management measures (RMMs) for impacted soil, groundwater, and soil vapour across active industrial, commercial, and brownfield properties.Apply deep operational knowledge of Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 153/04 and the Excess Soil Regulation (O.Reg. 406/19).Liaise with private and public clients, regulatory bodies (e.G., MECP, conservation authorities), subconsultants and subcontractors.Contribute to the development and coordination of client relationships and business growthDrive business growth by leading proposal preparation (RFP responses), developing new and existing client relationships, and managing key accounts.Travel to project sites and client meetings throughout Ontario as needed.
Learning and DevelopmentMaintain continuous professional development, staying ahead of evolving provincial/federal regulations, environmental guidelines, and emerging contaminants.Drive continuous learning and mentor junior and intermediate staff in report writing, field execution and digital project delivery methodologies, developing the next generation of tech-forward leaders.Enhance corporate visibility through active participation in professional associations (e.G., PEO, PGEO, ONEIA) and industry committees.
QualificationsBachelor’s or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Environmental Science.Active licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) in Ontario.Qualified Person status under O. Reg. 153/04.Experience with a range of client types preferred (e.G., federal government departments, private industrial clients, municipalities, first nations)Proven Project Management experienceValid Ontario driver’s license
Experience15+ years of environmental consulting experience in OntarioComprehensive working knowledge of Ontario Regulation 153/04, Ontario Regulation 406/19 and CCME Canadian Environmental Quality Guidelines.Proven track record preparing and submitting Records of Site Condition (RSCs) and navigating Excess Soil Registry requirements.Strong technical background in conceptual site models (CSM), contaminant fate and transport, remedial action plans (RAP), and tender packages/cost estimates for remediation projects.
Compensation
$100,000 - $130,000
Dillon is including the salary range that we in good faith believe may offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.
Why choose Dillon
Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.
We live our
core values
:Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
Continuous Development: always learning;
always adapting;
always growing;
Creativity: discover new possibilities;
Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences;
Reliability: words result in actions that build trust.
In addition, we offer:Employee share purchase planDillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.A competitive compensation packageComprehensive health benefitsGenerous retirement savings planStudent loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributionsFlexible work hours and hybrid working optionsDillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.Learning and Development opportunitiesAs a knowledge-based business, we use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.Focus on InnovationThe ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.Employee and Family Assistance programA variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.Goodlife Fitness Corporate MembershipOur employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.Wellness SubsidyOur employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.
Health & Safety at DillonProspective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.
Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at DillonDillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.
Technology enablement and the use of AI at DillonWe invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.
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