Environmental Scientist

Associated Engineering; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Shareholder opportunity

Pension matching

Health benefits

Wellness allowance

Paid time off

Professional development

Social club

Job summary

Associated Environmental Consultants, part of the Associated Engineering Group, seeks an experienced Environmental Scientist and Project Manager to join our Edmonton office. You will lead environmental studies, coordinate with regulators, and manage project delivery while maintaining client relationships.

The role requires 8+ years in consulting on municipal infrastructure in Alberta, a relevant professional designation preferred, and CPESC certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in an environmental discipline required; graduate degree is considered an asset.
• 8+ years of consulting experience with municipal infrastructure projects based in Alberta.
• Preference for professional designation (P. Ag, P. Biol., P, Geol., RPF).
• CPESC certification is an asset.
• Ability to integrate environmental requirements into engineering projects across proposal, design, tender and construction phases.
• Proven experience as an effective and results-driven project manager.
• Strong knowledge of the Alberta market and regulatory frameworks.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the environmental aspects of municipal infrastructure projects, including environmental studies, permitting, tender development, contract administration, and construction compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, regulatory agencies and stakeholders to ensure environmental requirements are integrated into project design and implementation.
• Provide expert guidance on environmental regulations, policies, and best practices to ensure project compliance.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Mentor and support junior staff, fostering professional development and collaboration.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and other scientists.
• Support and lead project management, including task planning, scheduling, and budgeting.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Client relationship development

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/related field

Graduate degree considered an asset

Tools

CPESC certification

Alberta regulatory experience

Job description

The opportunity:

Associated Environmental Consultants, part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies, is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned organization.We are seeking an experienced and dedicatedEnvironmental Scientist and Project Managerto join our team in our Edmonton office. In this role, you will lead and support environmental projects, providing technical expertise, regulatory guidance, and project management while collaborating with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.

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 do:

• Business development, including developing and managing client relationships, and strategic proposal writing.
• Lead and manage the environmental aspects of municipal infrastructure projects, including environmental studies, permitting, tender development, contract administration, and construction compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to ensure environmental requirements are integrated into project design and implementation.
• Provide expert guidance on environmental regulations, policies, and best practices to ensure project compliance.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Mentor and support junior staff, fostering a culture of professional development and collaboration.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and other scientists.
• Support and lead project management, including task planning, scheduling, and budgeting.

Does this sound like you?

• Undergraduate degree in an environmental discipline (e.g. biology, environmental science, geography, earth science, or soil/reclamation science); graduate degree is considered an asset.
• 8+ years of experience in consulting (with a focus on municipal infrastructure projects based in Alberta).
• Preference will be given to candidates who hold a professional designation (P. Ag, P. Biol., P, Geol., RPF) and have experience with Alberta’s regulatory framework.
• CPESC (Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control) certification and experience in erosion and sediment control is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate environmental requirements into engineering projects at the proposal, business development, pre-design, design, tender and construction phases.
• Proven experience as an effective and results-driven project manager.
• Strong knowledge of the Alberta market, including key local and regional stakeholders, with an in-depth understanding of environmental regulatory frameworks and policies.
• Valid driver’s licence.

About Us:

At Associated Environmental, we’re passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our company culture is shaped by:

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!
• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like viaLinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.