Project Manager – Climate Adaptation & Resilience

SNC-Lavalin; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Project Manager specializing in Climate Adaptation & Resilience. This role involves leading assessments, developing adaptation strategies, and managing projects from planning to delivery. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s in Engineering and have over 8 years of experience in climate-related projects. Expected compensation ranges from $75,600 to $104,000 annually, and offers a hybrid working culture along with various benefits to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in climate resilience projects.
• Proven ability to analyze climate data and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience with federal, provincial, and municipal climate frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead climate resilience assessments for various projects.
• Develop climate change adaptation plans based on risk assessments.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations.

Skills

Climate risk assessment knowledge

Project management

Proposal preparation

Data analysis

Knowledge of climate adaptation planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Project Manager – Climate Adaptation & Resilience

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

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

The Climate Resilience, Sustainability, Air and Acoustics team is looking for a Project Manager to work on projects related to Climate Adaptation & Resilience. We offer comprehensive environmental services that improve the quality of our natural and built environment. Acoustics and vibrations, air quality, climate change, and environmental assessment are just a few of the areas our environmental engineers and scientists cover for our clients across a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure and transportation, industrial, energy, mining, oil, and gas sectors. The Project Manager will report to the Director Climate Resilience, Sustainability, Air and Acoustics.

This role will be based in Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver. Occasional travel within Canada may be required.

Your role

Under the supervision of the Climate Resilience, Sustainability, Air and Acoustics Director, your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead or participate to climate resilience assessments for infrastructure, industrial, transportation, and institutional projects.
• Develop climate change adaptation plans, based on vulnerability identification, risk assessment, and probability analysis.
• Analyze historical and projected climate data to support resilience planning.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations.
• Develop service proposals and respond to client requests.
• Participate in business development activities within the climate resilience field.
• Manage projects from planning through delivery.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with strong foundational knowledge of climate risk assessment and adaptation planning.
• 8+ years of progressive experience delivering climate resilience or climate adaptation projects.
• Knowledge of PIEVC protocol (or certification) and its application to infrastructure climate risk assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze historical and projected climate data, interpret climate models and datasets (e.g., IDF curves, downscaled climate projections), and translate findings into actionable resilience recommendations.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal frameworks and regulations related to climate resilience, climate adaptation planning, and infrastructure risk management.
• Proven ability to prepare high-quality technical reports, synthesize complex data, and clearly communicate adaptation strategies and recommendations to clients and non-technical audiences.
• Experience preparing competitive proposals, supporting business development, and identifying new opportunities within the climate resilience market, applying strong resourcefulness to meet client needs and tailor solutions.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $75,600 - $104,000 annually) (Only Applicable to British Columbia). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.