AECOM Burnaby is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Environmental Specialist to provide senior support within our Ecology, Planning and Permitting team. This full-time position is ideal for a technically skilled professional with a strong understanding of British Columbia’s environmental regulatory landscape and demonstrated leadership experience in large-scale infrastructure permitting. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding multi-disciplinary teams, mentoring staff, and supporting major project approvals in BC and Western Canada.
Responsibilities for this position include:
- Support a team of professionals from the Burnaby office and across Canada, strengthening a culture of excellence, collaboration, and sustained growth across the organization.
- Provide senior technical expertise in aquatic biology, impact assessment and permitting processes, including the preparation and review of EA applications and regulatory filings.
- In-depth knowledge of B.C. Environmental Assessment processes, particularly for major infrastructure, energy, and transportation projects.
- Support or lead client engagement, regulatory consultations, and environmental planning meetings.
- Oversee the development of work scopes, technical deliverables, and environmental management plans.
- Provide leadership and coordination for aquatic studies; field experience in fish and fish habitat assessments is considered a strong asset.
- Prepare strategic proposals and budgets, lead business development initiatives, and support growth in the Environment business line.
- Interface with regulators, clients, Indigenous communities, and other AECOM technical leads.
- Anticipate project challenges and deliver practical, proactive solutions.
- Leads integration of safety and quality across projects, aligning with AECOM’s values and performance standards.
- Mentor junior and intermediate team members across technical and regulatory functions.