Deputy Director, Environment & Energy

AtkinsRéalis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Toronto is seeking a Deputy Director for their Environment & Energy program. This role involves leading complex projects, ensuring successful delivery while managing teams, and interfacing with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess over 20 years of experience in environmental projects, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. Competitive compensation and development opportunities await.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 20+ years of professional experience, with 15 years in leadership roles related to environment or energy.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver complex projects.
• Excellent skills in facilitating meetings and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee project delivery ensuring scope, schedule, and quality.
• Collaborate with Senior Project Managers to meet project objectives.
• Interface with stakeholders to align on project goals.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Deputy Director, Environment & Energy

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is a key delivery partner for the airports and aviation sector. As a result of our success, we are hiring a Deputy Director, within the Environment & Energy program to join our growing team. The incumbent will be responsible for leading and overseeing the successful delivery of complex projects within the organization, ensuring that they are executed according to scope, schedule, cost, quality standards, and risk management protocols. The incumbent requires a wealth of experience in managing large infrastructure projects, particularly in the context of international airport development or other similar complex programs.

This role will be based on site in Toronto, ON.

Your role within the team:

• Deputizes for and provides support to the Director Environment & Energy in all relevant duties.
• Work closely with other Senior Project Managers and Construction Managers to assist the Program Lead in delivering project objectives.
• Partner with the Program Lead to track contractor performance, addressing any issues and escalating decisions when necessary.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and obtain required consultations and approvals.
• Work with the contractor to secure essential permits, approvals, and consents while managing site logistics to support smooth project execution.
• Oversee the completion of work in accordance with scope, timelines, costs, quality standards, and risk management protocols.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• A recognized degree and professional designation in a relevant field are considered an asset.
• A minimum of 20 years of professional experience with 15 years in an environment, sustainability, and / or energy related leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams effectively and deliver complex projects and programs successfully
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops.

Please note: This job posting is intended to build a pipeline of candidates for future needs.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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