Environmental - Team Lead|Senior Ecologist

Environmental - Team Lead / Senior Ecologist

• Full-time
• Employee Type: Regular
• Compensation: CAD 97,360 - CAD 133,870 per year

CIMA+’s Earth and Environment team is looking for 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 deliver expertise in field programs, natural heritage studies, and environmental reporting across the infrastructure, energy, transportation, and land development sectors for public and private clients.

This role offers a hybrid work model with flexible hours, remote work options, and access to offices in Ottawa, Gatineau, or southern Ontario (including Kitchener, Guelph, Burlington, Mississauga, Toronto, and Bowmanville).

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 in developing 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 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees at an employee‑owned company.
• Work/life balance policy across Canada.

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is 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.

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

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.