Senior Water Scientist / Engineer

The opportunity:

Associated Environmental Consultants, part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies, is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned organization. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Water Scientist / Engineer to join our team in our Edmonton office. In this role you will provide strategic and technical leadership for our aquatic science services discipline, such as water quality studies, conceptual watershed models and planning, monitoring programs, aquatic studies, and water withdrawal or storage impact assessments. You will lead and oversee complex multidisciplinary water projects from proposal development through execution and delivery of high-quality work. What we offer:

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews

Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long-term growth & success Matching company pension program, increasing over time

Comprehensive benefits including:

Health/dental/vision coverage Fitness allowance Employee and family assistance programs Mental health supports

Paid time off so that you can recharge including:

Generous paid vacation Paid office closure over December holiday break Industry leading paid sick time Parental leave top up program

Ongoing support for your professional development and growth:

Active Young Professional group Formal mentoring programs Paid professional development hours Capacity building seminars Engineer In Training programs

Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events:

Company-wide social events Regular lunch-and-learns Community volunteer opportunities An active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office, and offers subsidized tickets to local events, such as the Taste of Edmonton A centrally located office in the heart of downtown Edmonton that is easily accessible

What you’ll be doing:

Managing projects, project teams, budgets, schedules, quality and client expectations. Leading, preparing and reviewing technical reports, management plans, regulatory submissions, and environmental assessments. Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and leading proposal development and client engagement activities. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and industry stakeholders. Collaborating with environmental and engineering professionals to deliver integrated advisory services. Contributing to the strategic growth of the water discipline, including staff development, mentorship, resource planning, and operational excellence. Does this sound like you?

Undergraduate degree in Water Resources, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Geography, Aquatic Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline; a graduate degree (M.Sc.) is an asset. 12+ years of environmental consulting experience, including technical leadership and working with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated experience leading complex water-related projects. Proven success developing client relationships, generating work, and growing business opportunities. Demonstrated project management skills with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction. Professional Registration (e.g. P.Biol., P.Eng., or equivalent), or eligible for registration within one year. Strong understanding of provincial and federal regulatory frameworks, environmental assessment processes, water management legislation, and permitting requirements. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills. A commitment to technical excellence, team development, collaborative leadership, and mentoring technical staff. Experience with statistical analysis, and tools such as R and / or Cormix modelling is an asset. About Us:

At Associated Environmental, we’re passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada. As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work. Our company culture is shaped by:

Growth and development of our

employees

– chart your career course, whatever stage you are at! A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities –

we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities! We care, we commit, we create

– our promise to both clients and each other! Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report Want more information?

Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.

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