The opportunity:We are seeking an experienced and dedicated
Senior Water Scientist / Engineer to join our team in our
Edmonton office. In this role you will provide strategic and technical leadership for our aquatic science services discipline, such as water quality studies, conceptual watershed models and planning, monitoring programs, aquatic studies, and water withdrawal or storage impact assessments. You will lead and oversee complex multidisciplinary water projects from proposal development through execution and delivery of high-quality work.
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 be doing: - Managing projects, project teams, budgets, schedules, quality and client expectations.
- Leading, preparing and reviewing technical reports, management plans, regulatory submissions, and environmental assessments.
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and leading proposal development and client engagement activities.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and industry stakeholders.
- Collaborating with environmental and engineering professionals to deliver integrated advisory services.
- Contributing to the strategic growth of the water discipline, including staff development, mentorship, resource planning, and operational excellence.
Does this sound like you? - Undergraduate degree in Water Resources, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Geography, Aquatic Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline; a graduate degree (M.Sc.) is an asset.
- 12+ years of environmental consulting experience, including technical leadership and working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex water-related projects.
- Proven success developing client relationships, generating work, and growing business opportunities.
- Demonstrated project management skills with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
- Professional Registration (e.g. P.Biol., P.Eng., or equivalent), or eligible for registration within one year.
- Strong understanding of provincial and federal regulatory frameworks, environmental assessment processes, water management legislation, and permitting requirements.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
- A commitment to technical excellence, team development, collaborative leadership, and mentoring technical staff.
- Experience with statistical analysis, and tools such as R and / or Cormix modelling is an asset.
