Senior Environmental Scientist & Mine Remediation Lead

AECOM; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 248,000 - 326,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to lead large-scale mine remediation programs in Western Canada and northern territories.

You'll oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage scopes, budgets, and schedules, and collaborate with regulators, Indigenous communities, and clients. The role requires travel to remote sites and strong leadership to deliver high-quality environmental projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, environmental science, or related field.
• 10+ years of managing complex mining or remediation projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of mine remediation projects across phases.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, risk logs, and resource forecasts.
• Coordinate environmental, civil, geotechnical, permitting, and project controls staff.
• Lead client interactions and manage contracts and procurement activities.
• Mentor project managers and coordinate across internal teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

AECOM in Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to lead large-scale mine remediation programs in Western Canada and northern territories.

You'll oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage scopes, budgets, and schedules, and collaborate with regulators, Indigenous communities, and clients. The role requires travel to remote sites and strong leadership to deliver high-quality environmental projects.