Environmental Project Director

BBA Consultants; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Quebec is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Director. You will manage environmental studies and government approvals, leading a team of specialists to ensure project success. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Biology, extensive experience in environmental management, and excellent communication skills in French. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible schedule, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Annual base salary

Flexible schedule

Group insurance plan

Retirement saving plan

Access to a profit-sharing program

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in environmental management.
• Strong knowledge of Québec’s environmental regulations.
• Experience in environmental site monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all steps required to carry out environmental projects.
• Serve as a liaison between team members and senior management.
• Coordinate applications for government approvals and liaise with authorities.

Skills

Strong communication skills in French

Technical knowledge in environmental management

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or equivalent

Master’s degree in Biology, Environment or relevant field

Tools

Field survey tools

Reporting software

Job description

Overview

Environmental Project Director role at BBA Consultants.

As Project Director in the Environment department, your work will include developing, coordinating and executing environmental studies, government approval applications and environmental site management projects. The projects will target the energy, mining and heavy industry sectors.

Type of position

Regular

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all steps required to carry out projects
• Understand the scope of your responsibilities and associated challenges
• Establish the tasks required to complete mandates and develop realistic and achievable budgets and schedules
• Coordinate a team of biologists and environmental technicians under your responsibility
• Serve as a liaison between the senior manager and team members to establish the schedule, the distribution of responsibilities and the allocation of human and financial resources, to request any clarification or additional information, and to report on work progress
• Develop work protocols and estimate time as well as direct and indirect costs
• Perform and coordinate field surveys, analyses and studies, sampling, report writing and client presentations
• Coordinate applications for government approvals and liaise with relevant authorities
• Plan and manage meetings both internally with team members and externally with other relevant stakeholders or contractors
• Monitor team member progress, assess their performance and motivate them, when necessary
• Ensure deadlines are met and budgets are adhered to, and notify the senior manager promptly to renegotiate, where necessary
• Serve as a mediator and resolve conflicts that may arise among team members and relevant subcontractors; where necessary, notify the immediate supervisor about it
• Produce documents (impact studies, surveys, inventories, reports, follow-ups, etc.) adapted to their intended clients

Qualities and values

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Rigorous and ethical
• Results-driven
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Inspirational leadership
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Sense of equity and inclusion
• Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
• Caring mindset that puts people first
• Managerial courage
• Eco-mindfulness
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges

Certifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or other education deemed equivalent
• Strong knowledge of Québec’s Quality Environment Act and the Regulation respecting the regulatory scheme applying to activities on the basis of their environmental impact
• At least 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong technical and theoretical knowledge in water and natural environmental management and conservation; botany; ichthyology; agriculture; natural habitat restoration; environmental impact assessment; biophysical information collection and interpretation; report writing
• Experience in environmental site monitoring
• Ability to recognize and understand the ecological and social complexities associated with the consequences of projects submitted
• Excellent communication skills in French, both spoken and written; English is an asset
• Available for short-term work assignments at client sites
• Asset : master’s degree in Biology, Environment or relevant field

Compensation and benefits overview

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Access to a time bank
• Onsite mobility premium
• Cellphone program
• Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees and telemedicine program
• Retirement saving plan for regular employees
• Vacation and sick leave
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program
• Access to an annual bonus program for all regular employees
• Generous pension and insurance plan

Additional benefits

• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
• Access to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees
• Committees involved in important causes : diversity, social commitment, etc.
• A growing business with many opportunities
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
• Health, safety and the environment prioritized on site and at the office

About BBA

For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels. Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language. Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.

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