Climate Risk Scientist/Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Calgary; Remote; CAD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking motivated individuals for a Climate Change Consultant role focused on risk assessment and climate adaptation strategies. This position involves assessing vulnerabilities, conducting climate analysis, and collaborating with clients. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Employee stock purchase program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of consulting or related experience is an asset.
• Experience in project or client management is considered an asset.
• Must be collaborative and driven by the success of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Participate in projects to identify risks to the built environment.
• Assess vulnerabilities of infrastructure to climate change.
• Make recommendations on risk mitigation measures.

Skills

Knowledge of climate change challenges

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in RStudio, Python, GIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

RStudio

Python

GIS applications

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Stantec seeks motivated individuals to champion the continuous growth of our services in the climate change mitigation and climate change resiliency and adaptation markets. The ideal candidate will have an education in the technical and social issues associated with the impacts of climate change on the built environment, and the integration of climate change risks in life-cycle and asset management plans, and resiliency.

Key Responsibiliteies

• Participate in projects to identify the nature of risks and severity of impacts to the built and natural environment.

• Assess the predominant vulnerabilities of infrastructure to climate change.

• Make recommendations on risk mitigation and future climate adaptation measures, including adjustments for designs or operations.

• Perform climate analysis, including regional climate profiling, and interpret for application to risk assessment.

• Translate complex information and concepts to write high-quality reports for our clients and the public.

• Participate in and contribute to meetings and workshops with clients, including preparing and carrying out presentations.

• Collaborate with clients and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.

• Collaborate with other Stantec practitioners from multiple offices around the global organization.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge of climate change challenges throughout the world and tools used to perform climate analysis and assess climate risks, such as the PIEVC Protocol, ICLEI BARC, Canada’s Climate Lens Guidance, or other risk assessment frameworks.

• Excellent communication (written/verbal), strategic thinking, negotiation, presentation, and people skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs. Additional proficiency in RStudio, Python and GIS applications is an asset.

• Must be collaborative and driven by the success of Stantec.

• Applicants in all locations in Canada are welcome.

• Willingness for occasional travel, within Canada or internationally.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree of Engineering/Science in engineering/environmental science/planning or related discipline is required.

• 1-3 years of consulting or other related experience is an asset, with technical competencies in design and/or operations of infrastructure in the public and/or private sectors or in climate science or engineering field.

• Experience in project or client management is considered an asset, but not necessary.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 62,000.00 - Max Salary $ 89,900.00

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 65,700.00 - Max Salary $ 95,300.00

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Waterloo
Organization: 1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West-Waterloo ON
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 30/07/2025 05:07:26
Req ID: 1001381