Environmental Impact Assessment Manager

Overview Environmental Project Director position at BBA Consultants. The role focuses on developing, coordinating and executing environmental studies, government approval applications and environmental site management projects for the energy, mining and heavy industry sectors. Responsibilities Manage and lead all steps required to carry out projects Understand the scope of responsibilities and associated challenges Establish tasks to complete mandates and develop realistic budgets and schedules Coordinate a team of biologists and environmental technicians under your responsibility Serve as a liaison between the senior manager and team members to establish the schedule, distribution of responsibilities and allocation of resources; request clarifications or additional information; report on work progress Develop work protocols and estimate time as well as direct and indirect costs Perform and coordinate field surveys, analyses and studies, sampling, report writing and client presentations Coordinate applications for government approvals and liaise with relevant authorities Plan and manage meetings internally with team members and externally with stakeholders or contractors Monitor team member progress, assess performance and motivate them as needed Ensure deadlines are met and budgets are adhered to; renegotiate with senior management when necessary Mediate and resolve conflicts among team members and subcontractors; notify the immediate supervisor as needed Produce documents (impact studies, surveys, inventories, reports, follow-ups, etc.) adapted to clients Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Biology or other equivalent education Strong knowledge of Québec’s Quality Environment Act and related regulatory schemes At least 10 years of relevant experience Strong technical and theoretical knowledge in water and natural environmental management and conservation, botany, ichthyology, agriculture, natural habitat restoration, environmental impact assessment, biophysical information collection and interpretation, and report writing Experience in environmental site monitoring Ability to recognize ecological and social complexities of project impacts Excellent communication skills in French (spoken and written) Advanced English to collaborate with BBA offices and/or clients outside Québec (frequency may vary) Available for short-term work assignments at client sites Asset: master’s degree in Biology, Environment or relevant field About BBA and Total Benefits Overview of total awards: base salary, premium programs for regular employees, time bank, onsite mobility premium, cellphone program, group insurance from day one, retirement saving plan, vacation and sick leave, referral and annual bonus programs, and comprehensive pension and insurance plans A flexible schedule combining office presence and remote work Caring, inclusive environment with flat hierarchy and high-tech workspaces Profit-sharing program and committees focused on diversity and social commitments Growing business with opportunities and a focus on health, safety and environment About BBA For over 40 years, BBA has pushed the boundaries of engineering in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. We develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms with a nationwide network of offices. Our people’s passion and excellence contribute to being named a top employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Job Details Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Engineering Industries: Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Mining #J-18808-Ljbffr