Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting

6 months ago


Burnaby, Canada Ausenco Full time

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 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Canada is growing, we are currently recruiting for an **Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting** **Practice Lead **to join our **Assessment, Social and Ecology Group **in any of our Canadian Offices

**About the role**
- Providing strategic regulatory advice to project proponents and staff during all stages of the project life cycle, including planning and feasibility studies, EIA, and post-EIA permitting and compliance.
- Developing positive relationships with clients, regulators, and colleagues in the context of project delivery.
- Leading the design and development of environmental assessment reports, including drafting of text, editing of text developed by technical disciplines, and providing senior strategic review of documents.
- Leading the development of regulatory strategies and integration of EIA within multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, social scientists, engagement professionals inside and outside of Ausenco
- Organizational leadership in staff allocation, retention ,and recruitment for the delivery of EIA projects across western Canada, and engagement with EIA leaders across Canada.
- Providing leadership in managing and tracking communication processes between proponents, environmental teams, and regulatory agencies.
- Playing an active role in identifying, planning, and executing proposals and other business development opportunities.
- Assisting in the mentoring, training, and career development of junior to senior staff involved in EIA and permitting work.
- Providing leadership in implementing Ausenco processes and approaches (e.g., project management, quality and safety programs) to ensure that schedule, safety, cost and quality objectives for project deliverables are achieved.
- Supporting the governance of and contributing to our Professional Practice Management Plan.
- Building a community of practice by engaging regulatory experts within Ausenco and attracting new talent to the team.
- Committing to a high standard of technical excellence and innovation, and inspiring others on the team to do the same via engagement, training, and mentoring.

**About you**
- A university degree, in natural sciences, resource management, engineering, or business.
- Over 10 years of relevant professional experience in western Canada, including in organizational and project leadership roles.
- Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation gained through formal studies and practical experience.
- Direct experience working on major capital projects in Mining, Renewable Energy or Port Sectors will be considered an asset.
- Experience with a wide range of environmental disciplines (e.g., air quality, noise, surface and groundwater quality, vegetation, wildlife, fish and fish habitat, socio-economics, archaeology).
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing
- Have a professional designation (e.g. R.P.Bio, P.Eng) or be eligible to obtain one.
- High commitment to health and safety.

**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

Work Life Balance - Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life

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 expr



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