Senior Environmental Scientist - Whitehorse

AECOM; Whitehorse; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to lead major mine remediation programs in Western Canada. Based in Whitehorse, Yukon, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with Indigenous communities, regulators and clients, and drive projects from planning through implementation.

You will shape strategy for northern remediation, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor staff while delivering high-quality results in remote environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Project Management, Natural Resources, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex projects in mining, remediation, infrastructure, or heavy civil sectors.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across stakeholders.
• Experience with schedules, budgets, risks, contracts, and project controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; willingness to travel to remote locations.
• Preferred: PMP, MBA or similar advanced qualifications; experience with Indigenous engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine remediation and environmental projects across northern Canada from planning to delivery.
• Develop and maintain PM plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource forecasts.
• Coordinate environmental, civil, geotechnical, permitting and project controls teams.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk; ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Lead client interactions and engage regulators, Indigenous governments, and contractors.
• Oversee procurement, proposals, and subcontractor performance.
• Collaborate with project controls to monitor progress and costs.
• Support environmental assessments, licensing, and regulatory reviews.
• Conduct meetings, workshops, and risk reviews; track actions to closure.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to project staff and coordinators.
• Support business development and growth within AECOM's Northern remediation practice.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teams

Stakeholder coordination

Schedule management

Budget management

Contracts & controls

Client engagement

Procurement oversight

Regulatory compliance

Indigenous relations

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Environmental Science / Business / PM / Natural Resources

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

PMP designation (preferred)

Job description

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Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager - Mine Remediation, Western Canada

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to join our growing Western Canada remediation team in Whitehorse, Yukon. Reporting to the Faro Mine Project Director, you will participate in the delivery of major mine site remediation portfolios in northern Canada. Collaborating with multidisciplinary internal and external teams, you will play a key role in advancing some of Canada’s largest and most complex remediation projects.

This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape the future of our projects while driving the growth and success of AECOM’s Environmental business across the territories. You will contribute to delivering high-quality projects, fostering business growth, and enhancing AECOM’s reputation for technical excellence in Canada and globally.

This position will support the delivery of major mine remediation and environmental restoration programs across Canada's northern territories. The role encompasses project leadership, multidisciplinary team coordination, client engagement, contract administration, project controls oversight, and support for environmental assessment and regulatory processes. The successful candidate will work closely with technical specialists, contractors, Indigenous communities, regulatory agencies, and clients to advance complex remediation programs from planning through implementation.

Our preferred candidate is a collaborative and results-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and leading high-performing teams. Experience delivering large-scale projects in remote northern environments, managing multiple stakeholders and rights holders, and navigating complex regulatory and Indigenous consultation requirements will be highly valued.

Hybrid work options are available to provide the flexibility you need to excel. This is a full-time position offering an exciting opportunity to working on some of Canada's most significant mine closure and remediation programs.

Responsibilities

Below are example responsibilities you can expect when working within the AECOM team to deliver all phases of major mine remediation programs:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of mine remediation and environmental management projects throughout all project phases.
• Develop and maintain project management plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource forecasts.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of environmental, civil, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, permitting, and project controls specialists.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Lead client interactions and maintain effective communication with project stakeholders, regulators, Indigenous governments and organizations, and contractors.
• Support procurement and contract management activities, including development of scopes of work, evaluation of proposals, and oversight of subcontractor performance.
• Collaborate with project controls teams to monitor project performance, forecast costs, track progress, and support reporting requirements.
• Support environmental assessment, permitting, licensing, and regulatory review processes associated with mine remediation projects.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and risk reviews, ensuring actions are tracked and completed.
• Prepare and review project reports, presentations, status updates, and executive-level communications.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to project managers, coordinators, and technical staff.
• Lead proposal preparation, business development initiatives, and strategic growth opportunities within AECOM's Northern remediation practice.
• Promote AECOM's quality, health and safety, environmental, and project management standards across project teams.
• Travel periodically to project sites across northern Canada to support project delivery and client engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Project Management, Natural Resources, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex projects in the mining, environmental remediation, infrastructure, resource development, or heavy civil sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience developing and managing project schedules, budgets, risks, contracts, and project controls processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to remote project locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Below are examples of experience that would be an asset when working in this position:

• 20+ years of project delivery experience.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects valued at $30M+.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
• Experience delivering projects in northern or remote environments.
• Experience supporting major mine remediation, mine closure, environmental restoration, or resource development projects.
• Demonstrated success working with Indigenous governments, communities, and rights holders.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, and procurement processes for major projects.
• Familiarity with environmental assessment processes, permitting, licensing, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience overseeing project controls functions, including cost management, forecasting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• MBA, Master's degree, or other advanced professional qualifications.
• Existing relationships within western and northern Canadian mining, remediation, and environmental sectors.

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.

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