Job Description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we\'re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world\'s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world\xe2\x80\x99s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We\'re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.



AECOM is actively seeking a Senior Environmental Professional/Regional Manager for our Yellowknife, NT office. This is a Full-time role.

This position is ideally suited to a senior civil/environmental engineer or environmental scientist. This position will contribute to the execution of environmental investigations and remediation in the Territories. Opportunities encompass contributions to all phases of the remediation life cycle, from assessment, remediation planning, regulatory, construction and closure. The position may also include Regional and Office Management duties for the right candidate, managing staff and representing AECOM in the community.

Major responsibilities include:

• Senior project support for environmental investigation and remediation projects in a technical, project management and/or regulatory capacity.
• Technical writing, preparation and review of technical documents.
• Safety leadership, participating in field meetings, overseeing subcontractors, contributing to and following safe work practices, developing/following/implementing safety plans and recognizing hazards on a day-to-day basis, confidence in exercising stop work authority.
• Participation in occasional field activities for work oversight and technical inspections.
• Field activity planning, coordination, administration, and monitoring, including contract close out and reporting.
• Remedial option assessment, implementation, system operation and maintenance.
• Participation in the preparation of Remedial Actions Plans, Remedial Options Analysis and documents of a similar nature.
• Development of strategic proposals and budgets in support of work opportunities.
• Foster client satisfaction including maintaining good client relationships and client development.
• Regular communication with regulators, clients, and other AECOM technical staff/project managers
• Co-ordination and ownership of subcontractor, sub-consultant and other project partner relationships
• May oversee the work of other professionals.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in a relevant engineering (civil, geological, chemical, environmental etc.) or sciences discipline: geology, environmental sciences, etc.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the Northwest Territories (or eligible for licensing)
• 6 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as an environmental consultant, industry representative, or regulator versed in contaminated site investigation, remediation/reclamation, and waste management.
• Valid driver\'s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the Canadian North and on federally-regulated project sites.
• Experience working with land and water boards.
• 10 years experience in Environmental Site assessment and Remediation.
• Experience with developing and preparing Environmental Site Assessments, Remedial Action Plans and/or Remedial Design Packages for submittal and acceptance for technical clients and regulators.
• Experience with remediation projects, including contractor supervision, construction oversight and contract administration.
• Ability to prepare reports that present complex technical matter in a clear and concise manner.
• Thorough knowledge of territorial and federal environmental regulations, as well as program specific guidelines such as the Abandoned Military Site Remediation Protocol.
• Physically capable of completing field work in remote project settings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills; conduct yourself with integrity, work within multi-disciplinary teams, deal with complex issues, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Have a high level of initiative and enthusiasm.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
• Travel may be required in this position within Canada\xe2\x80\x99s northern territories (candidates must be prepared to undertake field assignments (typically less than one week at a time).

About AECOM

AECOM is the world\xe2\x80\x99s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle \xe2\x80\x93 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you\xe2\x80\x99re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion \xe2\x80\x93 a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We\xe2\x80\x99re the world\xe2\x80\x99s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we\xe2\x80\x99re in this together \xe2\x80\x93 your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you\xe2\x80\x99ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm \xe2\x80\x93 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person\xe2\x80\x99s potential, and we\xe2\x80\x99ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AECOM