Environmental Engineer or Geoscientist

Dillon Consulting Limited•London, ON

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to deliver thoughtful, collaborative, and innovative solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects that shape infrastructure, protect the environment, and support thriving communities across Canada. With more than 1,100 professionals across 25+ offices nationwide, Dillon brings deep technical expertise and a strong culture of collaboration to every project. For over 75 years, we have remained committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. Our dedication to excellence has earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 19 consecutive years. At Dillon, being an employee-owner means helping shape the firm's future while making a meaningful impact. You will lead complex projects, strengthen client relationships, and identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, including digital and AI-enabled solutions. With an owner’s mindset, you will help build agile, forward-thinking teams that contribute to Dillon’s long-term growth. In addition to a competitive base salary, our ownership model links the firm’s performance to your personal financial growth through annual profit sharing and equity participation. Join our multidisciplinary team of professionals and work on impactful projects while delivering a fully integrated and exceptional client experience. As an employee-owner, you will have the flexibility to shape your career path, whether you choose to pursue a technical or management trajectory. As a trusted employee, you will have access to firm-wide performance insights and opportunities to influence our strategic direction through internal initiatives. This is a new position and will be based at the following office: London. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a professional engineer or geoscientist in Ontario, or ability to register
Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental/civil/geological engineering, geology, hydrogeology or related earth/environmental sciences field.
Valid Driver’s License
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in environmental consulting and/or related work experience.
Strong interest in growing and developing the company's contaminated sites management services through the coaching / technical mentoring of staff
Strong conceptual skills in evaluation of geological and hydrogeological systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated capabilities in multidisciplinary teamwork as well as the ability to work independently.
Strong background in several of: Phase I, II & III ESAs, spill response, hazardous materials surveys, excess soils, landfill monitoring and contaminated site remediation projects that include soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment and soil vapour sampling.
In-depth knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation and policies.
Demonstrated success in the leadership of multidisciplinary project teams and business development.
Ability to organize, prioritize and plan work to meet time-based deliverables and adapt to changing expectations.
Strong proficiency in proposal and report writing, presentations, communications, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Experience working around heavy equipment, including drill rigs and excavators
Prospective 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.

Nice To Haves

Additional background would be considered an asset for projects involving hazardous materials assessments, risk assessments, hydrogeological investigations, geophysics, solid waste management, environmental management, or industrial air quality.
Ground disturbance training would be considered an asset
Understanding of AUTOCAD, GIS, Surfer, GINT or database abilities will be an asset.

Responsibilities

Contribute and lead in the implementation of Dillon’s strategic growth plan and operational business plans.
Lead the development and enhancement of relationships with existing clients
Lead the identification and development of new business opportunities with both private and public sector clients
Respond to Requests for Proposals related to contaminated sites work and develop strong client relationships
Travel to other business locations and Dillon offices for the purposes of client relationship development, opportunity/project research and project delivery, as necessary
Leading projects related to the assessment and management of environmental contaminants in soil, groundwater, and other media, phased environmental site assessments (ESAs) and the Record of Site Condition (O.Reg. 153/04 RSC) process and remediation in Ontario.
Leading and/or contributing to technical work relating to excess soils management in Ontario (O.Reg. 406/19). This may include preparation of Assessments of Past Use, Sampling and Analysis Plans, Soil Characterization Reports, Excess Soil Destination Assessment Reports, preparation or review of contractor submittals, or strategy development.
Manage other environmental projects including spill response, hazardous materials surveys, landfill monitoring, and contaminated site remediation projects.
Manage environmental site assessment projects, that follow the Federal CCME Framework, for various federal departments and agencies as well as Indigenous Communities throughout Ontario.
Lead and coordinate the preparation of technical reports including: Phase I/II/III ESAs, conceptual site models, remedial options evaluations and remedial action plans
Commit to being part of a learning organization, to providing leadership and contributing to the career development of a growing team of junior/intermediate staff, including providing technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
A commitment to self-development, ongoing learning and professional development
Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
Contribution to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees, as well as continued fostering of client relationships