Senior Coastal Consultant

BMT; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plan

Employee and Family Assistance program

Parental/Maternity leave top‑up program

RRSP or TFSA matching program

Flexible work hours

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

BMT is seeking a Senior Coastal Consultant within the Technical Capability department, based in Halifax, Ottawa, or Victoria. This full-time role offers an annual salary ranging from $85,000 to $105,000 and involves managing multidisciplinary marine projects focused on sustainability.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field, alongside extensive knowledge of coastal engineering and numerical modelling. BMT promotes a diverse and inclusive environment with flexible work arrangements and robust employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science.
• Deep knowledge in coastal or maritime engineering.
• Proven leadership experience within consultancy or project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Support sustainable development projects using ecosystem response modelling.
• Collaborate with teams using TUFLOW FV for environmental assessments.
• Contribute to marine project management and environmental compliance.

Skills

Numerical modelling

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Coastal resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Python

MATLAB

TUFLOW FV

Job description

Senior Coastal Consultant

Department: Technical Capability

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: CAN - Halifax

Reporting To: Leah Chaudhari

Compensation: $0 / year

Description

Job Title: Senior Coastal Consultant

Location: Ottawa, Victoria or Halifax offices

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Annual Salary: $85,000-105,000

BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of sustainable development projects by applying ecosystem response modelling to inform environmental approvals, cumulative impact assessments and marine spatial planning across inland, coastal and offshore environments.
• Collaborate with modelling team members using proprietary TUFLOW FV hydrodynamic modelling suite to simulate ecosystem responses and support decision-making for environmental impact assessments and coastal resilience planning.
• Assist in managing multidisciplinary marine projects, including aquaculture expansion, waste discharge planning, dredging and reclamation, sediment transport studies, hydrographic and environmental surveys, habitat mapping and marine infrastructure development.
• Contribute to environmental risk assessment and compliance, ensuring projects meet regulatory standards and sustainability objectives.
• Participate in coastal resilience initiatives, including shoreline monitoring, climate adaptation strategies and the design of nature‑based solutions to support long‑term environmental outcomes.
• Collaborate with technical specialists and stakeholders to integrate scientific data into project planning and decision‑making processes.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Technical background in coastal or maritime engineering, with deep knowledge in areas such as modelling, structures, dredging or resilience planning.
• Proven expertise in numerical modelling, including data analysis and interpretation for complex environmental systems.
• Proven leadership experience within a consultancy or project‑based environment, including leading technical teams and mentoring staff.
• Demonstrated ability to win work and build trusted relationships with clients, especially in coastal infrastructure, ports, marine studies or dredging.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of uniting geographically dispersed teams behind shared goals.
• A strong understanding of Canadian and international environmental standards, with practical experience applying them across inland, coastal and offshore projects.

Desirable:

• Experience working with Federal regulatory bodies, aquaculture, ports and maritime development.
• Experience working with complex projects.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB or other numerical modelling software.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account)
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Parental/Maternity leave top‑up program
• RRSP or TFSA matching program
• Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee recognition program
• Employee referral program

EEO Statement

BMT is committed to employment equity, to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst its workforce. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.