Senior Project Manager, Social Development and Engagement

AtkinsRéalis; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 116,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering projects firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Social Development and Engagement to join their Global Minerals & Metals team. This role involves managing social impact assessments, engaging with communities, and developing strategies to promote social responsibility in the minerals and metals industry. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, a Master’s degree, strong writing skills, and experience engaging with Indigenous Nations. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plans

Pension schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Health and safety-focused environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in social studies and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience engaging with Indigenous Nations and integration of sustainability strategies.
• Relevant professional designation in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Manage social impact assessments and community development projects.
• Lead the project team, ensuring clear objectives and quality deliverables.
• Develop strategies to mitigate social and human rights risks.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Social investment

Human rights

Negotiation management

Strategic understanding of social performance standards

Fluent in English

Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese

Education

Master’s degree in Social Science, Engineering, Resource Economics, or related fields

Job description

Job Description

Senior Project Manager, Social Development and Engagement

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

AtkinsRéalis’s Minerals and Metals team in Canada, with over 400 employees, supports mining sustainability, pit-to-port opportunities, metallurgical plant engineering, and mine closure across various methods and commodities. We deliver tailored solutions for projects of any size, scope, or complexity, working collaboratively across the globe from Canada to Brazil to India. We value transparency, teamwork, and innovation, and are expanding our team to include forward-thinking professionals who enjoy challenges and want to contribute to project success both locally and internationally.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager, Social Development and Engagement, to join our Global Minerals & Metals (M&M) team and support our growth aligned with the demand for responsibly sourced critical minerals. As global demand rises, innovative solutions are more crucial than ever. Our team adopts a holistic approach to social-ecological systems, embedding resilience throughout the mining lifecycle—from anticipation to recovery. Our services cover all stages of mining, from exploration to closure, helping clients manage risks, understand impacts, and implement strategies to promote socio-economic development and social responsibility.

This role can be based in any major Canadian city: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, or Kelowna.

Your role within the team :

• Manage social impact assessments, community development, Indigenous engagement, social performance, land acquisition, involuntary resettlement, local procurement, human rights, and ESG due diligence projects in the minerals and metals industry, ensuring timely and quality deliverables.
• Develop strategies to identify, address, and mitigate social and human rights risks, including cultural heritage and social development topics.
• Lead the social development and engagement project team, setting clear objectives aligned with client requirements.
• Support social permits and approvals through collaboration with stakeholders and Partner Nations.
• Ensure social, community investment, and stakeholder engagement requirements are integrated into engineering and construction processes, and measure social responsibility value in business decisions.
• Prepare reports aligned with international standards (UN Principles, IFC, ICMM, IRMA, SDGs, GRI, MAC-TSM, Copper Mark, RMI, etc.).
• Promote business development activities, foster innovation, and participate in industry conferences.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

• Work on diverse major projects for clients.
• Enjoy a work-life balance in an exciting environment.
• Access various learning and development opportunities.
• Benefit from competitive pay, flexible benefits, employee share plans, and pension schemes.
• Work in a health and safety-focused environment.

The ideal candidate :

• 10+ years of experience in social studies, stakeholder engagement, social investment, human rights, RAP Resettlement, livelihood restoration, and negotiation management, with a strategic understanding of global social performance standards relevant to mining. Experience in engineering consulting is a plus.
• Master’s degree in Social Science, Engineering, Resource Economics, Sustainability, Development Studies, Geoscience, or related fields.
• Strong writing skills; fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is an asset.
• Experience engaging with Indigenous Nations and integrating sustainability strategies across the mine lifecycle.
• Relevant professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Chem., P.Ag., R.P.Bio.) or eligibility in Canada; knowledge of relevant regulations in Canada and the US.

Are you ready for this challenge? Apply today to help engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

At AtkinsRéalis values diversity and inclusivity, believing that diverse perspectives enrich our team.

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We provide accommodations upon request during the recruitment process, in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.

The expected salary range for this role in British Columbia is $116,600 - $160,300 annually, based on skills, experience, and impact.

Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular