Environmental Impact Assessment Manager

OverviewJoin to apply for the Environmental Project Director role at BBA Consultants.As Project Director in the Environment department, your work will include developing, coordinating and executing environmental studies, government approval applications and environmental site management projects. The projects will target the energy, mining and heavy industry sectors.Type of positionRegularResponsibilitiesManage and lead all steps required to carry out projectsUnderstand the scope of your responsibilities and associated challengesEstablish the tasks required to complete mandates and develop realistic and achievable budgets and schedulesCoordinate a team of biologists and environmental technicians under your responsibilityServe as a liaison between the senior manager and team members to establish the schedule, the distribution of responsibilities and the allocation of human and financial resources, to request any clarification or additional information, and to report on work progressDevelop work protocols and estimate time as well as direct and indirect costsPerform and coordinate field surveys, analyses and studies, sampling, report writing and client presentationsCoordinate applications for government approvals and liaise with relevant authoritiesPlan and manage meetings both internally with team members and externally with other relevant stakeholders or contractorsMonitor team member progress, assess their performance and motivate them, when necessaryEnsure deadlines are met and budgets are adhered to, and notify the senior manager promptly to renegotiate, where necessaryServe as a mediator and resolve conflicts that may arise among team members and relevant subcontractors; where necessary, notify the immediate supervisor about itProduce documents (impact studies, surveys, inventories, reports, follow-ups, etc.) adapted to their intended clientsDo your qualities and values match our corporate culture?Entrepreneurial spiritRigorous and ethicalResults-drivenStrong commitment to health and safetyInspirational leadershipWillingness to work together while having funSense of equity and inclusionConstantly seeking sustainable and agile solutionsCaring mindset that puts people firstManagerial courageEco-mindfulnessInterest in solving the most complex challengesSummary Of Certifications And Job RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Biology or other education deemed equivalentStrong knowledge of Québec’s Quality Environment Act and the Regulation respecting the regulatory scheme applying to activities on the basis of their environmental impactAt least 10 years of relevant experienceStrong technical and theoretical knowledge in the following sectors: water and natural environmental management and conservation; botany; ichthyology; agriculture; natural habitat restoration; environmental impact assessment; biophysical information collection and interpretation; report writingExperience in environmental site monitoringAbility to recognize and understand the ecological and social complexities associated with the consequences of projects submittedExcellent communication skills in French, both spoken and written, English is an assetAvailable for short-term work assignments at client sitesAsset: master’s degree in Biology, Environment or relevant fieldAn Overview Of BBA’s Total AwardsAnnual base salaryAnnual premium program for regular employeesAccess to a time bankOnsite mobility premiumCellphone ProgramGroup insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees and telemedicine programRetirement saving plan for regular employeesVacation and sick leavePremium offered through the Employee Referral programAccess to an annual bonus program for all regular employeesGenerous pension and insurance planAt BBA, You Get Many BenefitsA flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from homeA caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchyFriendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspacesAccess to a profit-sharing program for all regular employeesCommittees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, etcA growing business with many opportunitiesAn inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and opennessOn site and at the office: health, safety and the environment are a priorityAbout BBAFor over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels. Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language. Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionProject Management, Strategy/Planning, and EngineeringIndustries: Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and MiningReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at BBA Consultants by 2xNotesThere is also a separate listing titled “Senior Project Manager - Mining and Metals” and a prompt about AI-generated insights. #J-18808-Ljbffr