Environmental Division Lead
Our Alberta based client is seeking an Environmental Division Lead to join their team. As the Environmental Division Lead, you will play a key role in leading project execution, providing technical mentorship, and supporting strategic direction for the division. The successful candidate will bring a broad technical background across environmental site assessments, soils, vegetation, wetlands, wildlife, aquatics, and permitting. You will oversee project delivery, client relationships, and the professional development of a team of environmental scientists and biologists.
This role is ideal for someone with a consulting background, strong leadership capability, and a passion for growing and mentoring teams.
Your success will be defined by your ability to :
- Provide technical oversight and strategic leadership for a diverse portfolio of environmental projects.
- Supervise and mentor a team of biologists and environmental professionals, supporting career development and quality assurance.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of environmental assessments, including Phase I / II ESAs, soils and vegetation studies, wildlife and aquatic assessments, wetlands delineation, and habitat evaluations.
- Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure project objectives, timelines, and budgets are met.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations.
- Support internal training, standard operating procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Your strengths include :
8+ years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, with exposure to a broad range of disciplines (e.g., ESAs, soils, vegetation, aquatics, wildlife, wetlands, permitting).Experience supervising or mentoring technical teams within a consulting or project-based environment.A degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Soil Science, or a related fieldProfessional designations (e.g., P.Biol., R.P.Bio., P.Ag., or equivalent)Strong knowledge of Canadian environmental regulations and permitting processesExperience working on environmental projects within Alberta and British ColumbiaExceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills