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 Scientist and Project Manager to join our team in our
Edmonton office. In this role you will be responsible for supporting environmental projects through field data collection, analysis, and technical input for Phase I and II assessments, landfill monitoring, lagoon management, remediation, and contaminated sites work. This role is well suited to a junior to intermediate-level scientist eager to build hands-on experience across a wide range of environmental projects and settings.
What we offer:- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
- 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
- An active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office, and offers subsidized tickets to local events, such as the Taste of Edmonton
- A centrally located office in the heart of downtown Edmonton that is easily accessible
What you'll do: - Business development, including developing and managing client relationships, and strategic proposal writing.
- Lead and manage the environmental aspects of municipal infrastructure projects, including environmental studies, permitting, tender development, contract administration, and construction compliance.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to ensure environmental requirements are integrated into project design and implementation.
- Provide expert guidance on environmental regulations, policies, and best practices to ensure project compliance.
- Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies.
- Mentor and support junior staff, fostering a culture of professional development and collaboration.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and other scientists.
- Support and lead project management, including task planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
Does this sound like you? - Graduate degree in an environmental discipline (e.g. biology, environmental science, geography, earth science, or soil/reclamation science).
- 8+ years of experience in consulting (with a focus on municipal infrastructure projects based in Alberta).
- Preference will be given to candidates who hold a professional designation (P. Ag, P. Biol., P, Geol., RPF) and have experience with Alberta's regulatory framework.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate environmental requirements into engineering projects at the proposal, business development, pre-design, design, tender and construction phases.
- Proven experience as an effective and results-driven project manager.
- Strong knowledge of the Alberta market, including key local and regional stakeholders, with an in-depth understanding of environmental regulatory frameworks and policies.
- Valid driver's licence.
JOB CODE: J00004 
