Job Description

Description

Senior Specialist / Technical Director - Environmental Noise & Vibration

Guelph, Toronto, Ottawa, or Windsor, ON

RWDI offers a full spectrum of environmental noise consulting services throughout Canada. Our team takes on an exciting range of projects, including transportation, infrastructure, land use planning, manufacturing, mining, and the energy industry. RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what's possible by overcoming design and operational challenges, while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects.

We are a values-based organization, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. So, when we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is a vital piece of our people puzzle. Here's what this looks like:

You push the boundaries of what's possible. People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments. You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than any one person could alone.
If this sounds like you and you're ready to join an award-winning organization and work alongside renowned technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities

About the Position:

RWDI is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join our

Environmental Noise & Vibration

team in Ontario as a

Senior Specialist or Technical Director.

This role supports clients across the buildings, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

The ideal candidate will have 10-25 years of relevant experience, with deep expertise in environmental permitting and the land use planning process in Ontario. Depending on experience and interest, the successful applicant may also be considered for a supervisory position within the team.

The role includes but is not limited to:

Take a leadership role on projects, ensuring the team delivers high-quality work on time and within budget, while following defined quality assurance processes. Maintain a client-focused approach, using your technical expertise to support the success of client projects. Participate in peer and design reviews, land use planning, EASR/ECA submissions, and hearing preparation. Apply best practices and in-depth knowledge of the Ontario regulatory environment to support RWDI's clients and mentor junior staff. Contribute to environmental assessments and related documentation. Support field measurement programs as required. Depending on aptitude and interest, the successful candidate may be considered for a supervisory role within the team.

Practitioners within the Environmental Noise & Vibration team are purely technical specialists -- this role does not involve direct project management. However, there are significant opportunities to build strong client relationships and collaborate closely with RWDI's project management team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering discipline, with eligibility for P.Eng registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). 10+ years of experience in Environmental Noise and Vibration. Candidates without P.Eng eligibility but with significant, relevant experience may also be considered. Availability to work in person at one of our offices in Guelph, Toronto, Ottawa, or Windsor. Valid driver's license required.

The following attributes are seen as assets for this position:

Considerable experience in the Ontario context, particularly around land use planning and hearing support.

The Environmental Noise & Vibration team is a close-knit, social team where people love what they do. Team members work independently daily to contribute to the success of the team's work. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong collaboration, people, and teamwork skills as well ability to prioritize and complete work independently. Individuals within this high-performing team must manage their time carefully and balance work for several ongoing projects simultaneously. Problem-solving, ability to learn independently, and initiative-taking are key qualities that will contribute to personal success of individuals within the team.

If you possess 80% of the qualifications listed, please apply since you may have additional skills that would align well with this role.

Benefits

What We Offer:

An opportunity to redefine possible. Salary range: $90,000.00 - $146,000.00 - commensurate with experience Annual Performance Bonus Group health benefits Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account. Fitness Spending Account An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance.

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code.

About RWDI

RWDI is a leading climate and performance engineering firm that has been helping clients tackle complex engineering challenges in the built environment for more than 50 years. With deep technical expertise, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects -- enhancing performance, resiliency, and efficiency. Our extensive technical services span every project stage to help maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact. With a team of more than 800 engineers, scientists, and sustainability specialists in more than 30 offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, we're a truly global company. For more information, visit rwdi.com and connect on LinkedIn.