Senior Social Scientist & Engagement Lead for EIA

WSP USA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an experienced professional to join their Social Science and Engagement team in Toronto. This role requires a graduate degree and at least five years of experience in socio-economic research, particularly related to Indigenous contexts. The successful candidate will conduct baseline studies and support community engagement, contributing to projects that shape socio-economic and environmental outcomes across Canada. Strong communication skills and project management experience are essential.

Benefits

Top 100 Employer in Canada

Global community of experts

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in socio-economic research and environmental assessments.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous contexts in Canada.
• Demonstrated experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct socio-economic baseline studies for environmental impact assessments.
• Support Indigenous and public engagement activities.
• Develop socio-economic mitigation strategies aligned with regulations.

Skills

Socio-economic research

Indigenous cultural understanding

Qualitative and quantitative research methods

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Graduate degree in social sciences

Job description

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an experienced professional to join their Social Science and Engagement team in Toronto. This role requires a graduate degree and at least five years of experience in socio-economic research, particularly related to Indigenous contexts. The successful candidate will conduct baseline studies and support community engagement, contributing to projects that shape socio-economic and environmental outcomes across Canada. Strong communication skills and project management experience are essential.