Western Canada Aquatic Discipline Lead

AECOM•Burnaby, BC

5d•CA$120,000 - CA$160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM Burnaby is seeking an experienced Aquatic Discipline Lead for Western Canada to support our EPP Ecology and Permitting team. In this role, you will be the go-to expert for aquatic ecology in in Western Canada, providing leadership, technical oversight, and strategic direction. You will guide best practices, ensure high quality project delivering, and collaborate across disciplines, business lines, and with our clients. As the Aquatic Discipline Lead for Western Canada, you will work closely with other Aquatic Discipline Leads and the Ecological Management Technical Lead for Canada Region to align technical standards and advance practice-wide excellence. This role is based in Burnaby, BC and requires a minimum of two days per week in-office presence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline (Aquatics, Water Quality, Marine Biology, Environment Related Technical discipline, etc.)
6+ years consulting experience leading environmental projects
Experience with regulatory applications and reporting requirements in BC
Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) with BC’s College of Applied Biologists (or clear evidence of eligibility to meet registration requirements)
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (Aquatics, Water Quality, Marine Biology, Environment Related Technical discipline, etc.)
15+ years consulting experience leading projects in BC or more widely in Western Canada
Strong client management skills
Proven business development experience, including pursuing and winning environmental work in Canada
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Experience with regulatory applications and reporting requirements in BC, AB and Northern Canada
Experience with Federal Impact Assessments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and improve technical standards, protocols, and best practices for aquatic work in BC and across Canada
Provide technical expertise on EPP Ecology and Permitting projects, including reviewing work scopes and client deliverables
Ensure technical excellence and consistency through project oversight and quality reviews
Promote innovation and continuous improvement by applying lessons learned and emerging best practices
Demonstrate creativity and foresight in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual project delivery and technical problems
Serving as a technical resource to staff, other practices, business lines, and our clients
Maintain regular communication with regulators, clients, and other AECOM technical staff/project managers to support project delivery
Provide mentorship and guidance to staff to build technical capabilities and support career development
Set an example for the best practices of safety, quality and technical excellence
Identify technical skill gaps and support targeted training, development, and succession planning
Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a senior technical representative for AECOM
Support business development by identifying opportunities, leading or contributing to pursuits, and helping position the right technical experts
Develop strategic proposals, scopes, and budgets to grow the Environment business line backlog
Work with the technical leadership team to identify market sectors and opportunities that align with our technical skills and experience
Assess team capabilities to inform hiring and training strategies