AECOM is actively seeking an experienced, highly motivated Senior Social Impact Specialist/Scientist for immediate employment to support infrastructure projects across Canada. This role is a new position and will provide national leadership for AECOM’s Social Impact practice and help to set technical direction while supporting the growth and delivery of the practice.
Candidates with a strong set of experiences in socio-economic impact assessment, stakeholder and client relations, strategic planning, qualitative and quantitative social science analysis skills, and significant expertise in community engagement and Indigenous consultation will be prioritized. The successful candidate will be responsible for technical mentorship and coaching of Social Impact practitioners, supporting and leading business development activities, and providing senior project management and oversight on complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
This position will be part of the Planning & Permitting team within the Environment business line, supporting projects and collaborating with teams across Canada. We are seeking self-directing and accountable candidates who will work collaboratively to build, mentor, and lead technically strong, integrated project teams that deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Senior-level professionals with experience and confidence in communicating with clients and stakeholders—as well as the broader community, including Indigenous communities and organizations—are required. Strong project management capabilities, business acumen, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams in a respectful and inclusive manner are essential qualities for this leadership role.
Responsibilities:
As part of our team, the successful candidate will lead:
Lead the development of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and workplans for socio-economic and social impact studies.
Lead and contribute to the development of work products, including socio-economic baseline studies, analysis, effects assessment, and reports – largely related environmental assessment and permitting applications, environmental screenings, environmental baseline and monitoring programs, and/or peer reviews.
Oversee field studies, surveys, and interviews with community and regional stakeholders, often as part of establishing socio-economic assessment baselines and social environment assessments.
Review technical documents, reports, and presentations.
Lead the development and delivery of community engagement plans and Indigenous consultation strategies to contribute to understanding and social acceptance of infrastructure planning and design projects.
Design and execute Indigenous engagement and consultation and public participation activities including meeting and event planning, coordination, facilitation, and logistics.
Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, other disciplines and consultants to guide planning and design processes, including Indigenous communities and government clients.
Liaise with clients, the public, Indigenous groups, and regulators, as required.
Be responsible for project management responsibilities including work/project planning, execution, team management and closing.
Lead and contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing and participation in industry associations.
Develop and execute social performance and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies across Canada.
Participate and contribute to AECOM’s Technical Practice Groups.
Option to be a staff manager of other Social Impact Specialists within AECOM Canada.
Other duties as required.