Ausenco is a global company redefining what’s possible. Our team is based across 26 offices in 14 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide. Combining our deep technical expertise with a 30-year track record, we deliver innovative, value-add consulting studies, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions to the mining & metals, marine, oil & gas, and industrial sectors.

 No matter what the project, we help our clients to advance their resources by interweaving them with ours.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work environment with this role being located in either our Calgary or Vancouver office.

 We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent business development, technical and people skills to join our Earth & Environment team. You will be a professional scientist with experience in project management and environmental permitting (aquatic, marine, or terrestrial) who can lead challenging projects and play a key role in the growth and development of the firm. 

About the role

• Managing complex projects of varying scales, scopes and budgets.
• Providing leadership in implementing Ausenco processes and approaches (e.g., project management, quality and safety to ensure that schedule, cost and quality objectives for project deliverables are achieved.
• Providing regulatory advisory support to proponents and staff during all stages of the project life cycle.
• Leading the development of environmental permits, assessment reports, including drafting of text, editing of text developed by technical disciplines, and providing senior strategic review of documents.
• Managing and tracking communication processes between proponents, environmental teams, and regulatory agencies.
• Playing an active role in identifying, planning, and executing proposal and other business development opportunities.
• Assisting in the mentoring, training and career development of junior and intermediate staff involved in our Earth and Environment team and permitting work.

About you

• A university degree, in natural sciences, resource management, engineering or business.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant professional project management experience in western Canada; of which is preferably from environmental consulting.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation gained through formal studies or practical experience.
• Experience with a range of environmental disciplines (e.g., air quality, noise, surface and groundwater quality, vegetation, wildlife, fish and fish habitat, socio-economics, archaeology).
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• A professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio., P.Eng.) is an asset.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:

Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities

Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life

Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness

Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary Range: $91K - $131K  

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.