The opportunity:Associated Environmental Consultants, part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies, is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned organization. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated
Environmental Planner to join our team in our
Yellowknife office. In this role you will be responsible for providing supporting project delivery including regulatory planning, project management, technical expertise, and providing leadership and mentorship within multidisciplinary project teams.
What we offer:- Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
- Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company's long-term growth & success
- Matching company pension program, increasing over time
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Fitness allowance
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Mental health supports
- Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
- Generous paid vacation
- Paid office closure over December holiday break
- Industry leading paid sick time
- Parental leave top up program
- Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
- Active Young Professional group
- Formal mentoring programs
- Paid professional development hours
- Capacity building seminars
- Engineer In Training programs
- Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
- Company-wide social events
- Regular lunch-and-learns
- Community volunteer opportunities
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
What you'll do:- Identify regulatory requirements and advise on environmental risk management on a diversity of public infrastructure projects.
- Lead project management, including task planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Generate new business opportunities and maintain client relationships.
- Bring your technical expertise to environmental projects across planning, design, permitting, construction, and post-construction phases.
- Lead and author technical deliverables and reports.
- Support environmental monitoring, auditing, and compliance activities on complex construction sites.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and other scientists.
- Mentor and support in the development of junior and intermediate staff.
- Contribute to business development including proposal development and building client relationships.
Does this sound like you?- Undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) in a relevant pure or applied science.
- 7-10 years of experience of relevant professional experience (consulting experience preferred).
- Registration, or eligibility for registration, with a relevant recognized professional organization.
- Strong understanding of NWT and federal legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and projects.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the drive to continue learning and work in a close team environment.
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Ability to convert plans into action and effectively manage time and deliver on commitments.
- Experience working with local Indigenous governments and communities is an asset.
- Valid driver's licence.
In your cover letter, please briefly describe how your experience aligns with this role, including your technical expertise, contributions to project delivery in a consulting environment, and any experience providing leadership or mentorship within multidisciplinary project teams.
