Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

If you are a senior professional engineer or scientist with strong leadership experience—alongside deep expertise in environmental management, contaminated site investigation and remediation, risk assessment, or environmental engineering design—we want to hear from you.

The Director, Site Assessment and Remediation (SAR) is a key role for Ausenco, with significant influence over how we implement our strategic planning for the SAR business to meet financial and growth goals for Canada. You’ll have responsibility for people leadership and resource management, safety and quality, execution of projects, client service, employee experience (career development, job satisfaction, and moral) and achievement of the financial performance of the SAR business. You will work closely with other regional and national leaders and internal experts within Ausenco and other project stakeholders to lead the delivery of current projects and to develop new opportunities for the region.

The role may be based on any of our Canadian offices (Burnaby, Victoria, Burlington, Calgary or Whitehorse), but you may be required to travel for short periods of time. If you’re the right person for the job, we are open to discussing possible remote working arrangements.

This is an 18‑month interim role, with the possibility of extension or transition to a permanent role.

About the role:

• Managing and expanding the SAR business throughout Canada, including strategic business planning.
• Managing the Business Line’s financial objectives and results, identifying and resolving issues, and actively managing the financial results to achieve budget.
• Providing technical leadership in the areas of environmental site investigations, both large- and small-scale ex-situ remedial excavations, operation of in-situ remedial treatment systems, compliance auditing, groundwater treatment design, implementation and optimization and risk assessment.
• Managing complex tasks related to projects while managing small multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers, hydrogeologists, soil scientists and risk assessors, as well as multiple contractors and subcontractors.
• Planning for current and future workforce resourcing needs by understanding required skills and knowledge of current and future roles, identifying successors, and executing processes and programs to recruit, develop and retain talent.
• Motivating and leading the team to deliver exceptional service and quality projects to clients.
• Developing project proposals and leading the client development process through marketing plans and strategies.
• Maintaining and growing your industry and professional knowledge and leadership skills to ensure Ausenco remains ahead of the marketplace.
• Seeking out and acquiring new business opportunities and acting to identify opportunities to expand the scope of existing projects.
• Building, maintaining and expanding strong relationships with clients, regulating agencies, and municipalities to facilitate successful delivery of projects and the maintenance of future/ongoing opportunities.
• Promoting and maintaining a positive work environment through a culture of teamwork and cooperation within the office, region, and between other areas of the organization.
• Coordinate closely with other senior company practitioners globally to ensure consistency in staff management and advancement, work implementation, marketing and client development, and consistency with company business goals and needs.

About you:

• You are entrepreneurial in nature, have previous experience in leading complex projects, and are a client focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced team-approach environment. You have a strong understanding of the mining sector and the regulatory environment within North America.
• Related technical qualifications including relevant undergraduate degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or another related field.
• MBA considered an asset.
• Professional designation in Canada.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive and related experience in contaminated sites, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a business management or operations leadership role.
• Extensive project / discipline management experience involving fully managing multiple projects from beginning to end.
• Exposure to a variety of projects, sectors, multiple clients, and various degrees of project complexity.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining a team of professionals to support projects and the business.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and training staff.
• Demonstrated track record of risk, financial and budget management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

We’re committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

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
• 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: $150,000 - $200,000 annually.

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.

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