Senior Consultant

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Job Description Senior Consultant — AECOM Sydney, Nova Scotia, is hiring a Senior Consultant / Advisor. The Senior Consultant / Advisor will provide senior‑level strategic advisory services to support the planning and advancement of transportation and enabling infrastructure required for Canada’s critical minerals sector. The role focuses on identifying optimal road, rail, port, and intermodal infrastructure alignments to support multiple active and planned mining developments, developing high‑level capital cost estimates, and contributing to a national goods‑movement strategy that strengthens Canada’s supply‑chain resilience and self‑sufficiency. Responsibilities Provide senior‑level strategic advisory support related to infrastructure required to enable critical minerals development across Canada Identify and assess road, rail, port, and intermodal infrastructure alignments required to support mine development, materials handling, and downstream logistics Evaluate infrastructure capacity gaps and develop order‑of‑magnitude capital cost estimates for required transportation investments Advise on goods‑movement strategies nationally, including rail, trucking, marine, and port interfaces Align infrastructure strategies with mining development timelines, regulatory considerations, and investment priorities Provide clear, actionable recommendations to senior public‑sector decision‑makers, Boards, and executive stakeholders Support coordination among governments, infrastructure owners, Indigenous partners, and industry stakeholders Prepare briefing notes, strategic options analyses, and executive‑level presentations Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Infrastructure, Transportation, or a related discipline Extensive years of progressive experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education Minimum 6 years of leadership experience, including leading teams, programs, or multi‑disciplinary initiatives Demonstrated experience in infrastructure planning, engineering management, project advisory, or transportation systems Proven ability to assess complex infrastructure systems and translate technical, cost, and logistics information into strategic advice Experience working with public‑sector entities, Crown corporations, or large institutional clients Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting mining, critical minerals, materials handling, or resource‑based infrastructure projects Strong background in rail, port, marine, and multimodal transportation systems Experience acting in an Owner’s Engineer, senior advisory, or program‑level consulting role Familiarity with capital program planning, cost estimation, and large‑scale infrastructure investment decisions Experience advising Boards, senior executives, and public‑sector leadership Understanding of Indigenous, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement considerations in major infrastructure projects Additional Information Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $130 to $150. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public‑ and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects – both in your local community and on a global scale – that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting‑edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community – where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team. Job Details ReqID: J Business Line: TransportationBusiness Group: DCSStrategic Business Unit: CanadaCareer Area: Consulting ServicesWork Location Model: HybridCompensation: CAD 130 – CAD 150 – hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr