Principal Environmental Consultant

EHS Support is a specialty environmental consulting firm that provides solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety challenges across a range of market sectors and industries. With experts located throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, we form long-lasting partnerships with our clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity. We focus on hiring and retaining talented, motivated people who enjoy collaborating with and delivering value to our clients. Our team does more than identify problems—we provide solutions.
Experience Level12 or more years
About the Role
Join us to work on multi-million-dollar, career-defining projects.
We are seeking an accomplished Principal Environmental Consultant with12 or moreyears of experience to help lead our Canadian Contaminated Sites practice and support some of Canada’s largest and most complex industrial and/or mining site remediation and closure projects. This is a seller-doer leadership opportunity with a clear equity/shareholding path. You will also play a pivotal role in business development, client success, and team growth.
We welcome applications from both individual leaders and established teams seeking a new platform to grow. With strong market demand and projected growth, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future direction of our Canadian business while leaving a lasting personal mark on the region.
What You’ll Do

• Lead client engagement across industrial sectors (focused on contaminated sites) and/or the mining remediation and closure sector.

• Deliver technically challenging projects in contaminated land, site remediation and rehabilitation (industrial and/or mining), regulatory compliance, and beneficial reuse of materials.

• Mentor and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional excellence.

• Provide strategic environmental advice on regulatory policy, assurance, compliance, remediation, and risk management.

• Actively pursue new opportunities, contributing to business development and revenue growth through a proven seller-doer approach.

• Contribute to company strategy and future planning, helping to shape the growth of our Canadian and international business.

What We’re Looking For
· 12 or more years of environmental consulting experience, with a strong background in industrial contaminated sites management.
· Professional accreditation and/or eligibility (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., QP, CESAor equivalent provincial designations) will attract additional compensation support.

• Proven seller-doer track record with measurable business development success.

• Recognized leadership ability, including delegation, team building, and driving both sales and practice growth.

• Strong technical expertise in contaminated land and groundwater assessments, remediation strategies, and regulatory frameworks.

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; Fluency in French (written and spoken) is strongly preferred.

• A collaborative mindset with the ambition to contribute to culture and company-wide growth.

• Experience in multiple Canadian provinces and/or the United states preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Annual performance bonus

• Opportunity for signing bonus

• Opportunity for retention bonus

• Opportunity for revenue share

• “Growth Accelerator” Bonus tied directly to practice area or client base expansion

• Potential fast-track to share ownership in the global entity (EHS Support LLC)

• Comprehensive benefits package aligned with Canadian market standards

Professional Development & Memberships
· Paid professional memberships (e.g.,APGO, APEGA, Engineers Canada,OIQ, provincial associations)

• Training and professional development allowances

• Clear equity/shareholding path

Why Join Us?
This is more than a senior consulting role—it’s a leadership platform. You will have:

• The autonomy to grow your own portfolio and team, supported by global business infrastructure.

• A seat at the table in shaping company strategy and regional growth.

• Opportunities to work on high-profile projects across Canada and internationally.

• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative, ownership, and long-term sustainability.

We are a growing international consultancy with ambitious plans, and this role offers the chance to directly influence both business and culture while mentoring the next generation of environmental leaders.
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