Environmental Professional (Supervisor)

Job Title

Environmental Professional (Supervisor)

Location

Whitehorse Office - Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1H6 CA (Primary)

Category

Contaminated Sites Management, Environmental Assessment & Planning, Regulatory Authorizations, Remediation and Reclamation

Job Type

Full-time permanent

About Us

Associated Environmental Consultants is part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies. We provide a wide range of environmental consulting services to a client base that is well diversified between public and private sectors. Our environmental science and management services are well integrated with those of our engineering colleagues, providing opportunities to work with talented people across disciplines and throughout western and northern Canada.

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business.

We proudly have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years and a Platinum Club member. This award recognizes our technical excellence, business performance, innovation, dedication to our staff, and involvement in the community. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!
 

Job Description

We currently have an opening for an  Environmental Professional (Supervisor) in our Whitehorse office.

As an experienced professional, you have a background in environmental science and bring experience in environmental consulting in the Yukon. You are an excellent communicator with strong organizational skills and leadership potential who thrives in a dynamic work environment. You will provide project management and technical expertise on a variety of environmental projects.
You will lead the growth of our environmental team, and supervise staff in our Whitehorse office.  You have existing networks in the Yukon and enjoy working in an office environment. You will lead with a forward-thinking approach that promotes a team environment to improve overall group performance and client service. 

What you will be doing:

• Supporting the development of the team, and mentoring and supervise staff in our Whitehorse office. 
• Generating new business opportunities and maintaining client relationships.
• Managing projects, including budget and schedule management, client liaison, safety planning, technical leadership, and project team coordination.
• Writing work plans and proposals, technical reports, and communications for non-technical audiences.
• Collaborating with a dynamic team of environmental scientists and engineers across various geographies.
   

Job Requirements

What you will bring:

• Undergraduate degree in an environmental discipline (e.g., biology, environmental science, geography, earth science, or soil/reclamation science). 
• Project management experience with 10 years of experience in consulting.
• Strong knowledge of the Northern markets, including key client sectors and regulatory process.
• Effective leadership and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with local Indigenous governments and communities is an asset.
• Valid driver's licence.

What we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, matching company pension program and a parental leave top-up program.
• Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
• Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, and overall wellness, including COR® (Certificate of Recognition) certification, fitness allowance, and local wellness activities.
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives.
   

Education

Bachelor's Degree

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.