AECOM Burnaby is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Environmental Specialist to provide senior support within our Ecology, Planning and Permitting team. This full-time position is ideal for a technically skilled professional with a strong understanding of British Columbia’s environmental regulatory landscape and demonstrated leadership experience in large-scale infrastructure permitting. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding multi-disciplinary teams, mentoring staff, and supporting major project approvals in BC and Western Canada.Responsibilities for this position include:<ul><li>Support a team of professionals from the Burnaby office and across Canada, strengthening a culture of excellence, collaboration, and sustained growth across the organization.</li><li>Provide senior technical expertise in aquatic biology, impact assessment and permitting processes, including the preparation and review of EA applications and regulatory filings.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of B.C. Environmental Assessment processes, particularly for major infrastructure, energy, and transportation projects.</li><li>Support or lead client engagement, regulatory consultations, and environmental planning meetings.</li><li>Oversee the development of work scopes, technical deliverables, and environmental management plans.</li><li>Provide leadership and coordination for aquatic studies; field experience in fish and fish habitat assessments is considered a strong asset.</li><li>Prepare strategic proposals and budgets, lead business development initiatives, and support growth in the Environment business line.</li><li>Interface with regulators, clients, Indigenous communities, and other AECOM technical leads.</li><li>Anticipate project challenges and deliver practical, proactive solutions.</li><li>Leads integration of safety and quality across projects, aligning with AECOM’s values and performance standards.</li><li>Mentor junior and intermediate team members across technical and regulatory functions.</li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Senior Environmental Professional

AECOM&nbsp;Burnaby is seeking an experienced and strategic&nbsp;Senior Environmental Specialist&nbsp;to provide senior support within our Ecology, Planning and Permitting team. This full-time position is ideal for a technically skilled professional with a strong understanding of British Columbia’s environmental regulatory landscape and demonstrated leadership experience in large-scale infrastructure permitting. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding multi-disciplinary teams, mentoring staff, and supporting major project approvals in BC and Western Canada.Responsibilities for this position include:<ul><li>Support a team of professionals from the Burnaby office and across Canada, strengthening a culture of excellence, collaboration, and sustained growth across the organization.</li><li>Provide senior technical expertise in aquatic biology, impact assessment and permitting processes, including the preparation and review of EA applications and regulatory filings.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of B.C. Environmental Assessment processes, particularly for major infrastructure, energy, and transportation projects.</li><li>Support or lead client engagement, regulatory consultations, and environmental planning meetings.</li><li>Oversee the development of work scopes, technical deliverables, and environmental management plans.</li><li>Provide leadership and coordination for aquatic studies; field experience in fish and fish habitat assessments is considered a strong asset.</li><li>Prepare strategic proposals and budgets, lead business development initiatives, and support growth in the Environment business line.</li><li>Interface with regulators, clients, Indigenous communities, and other AECOM technical leads.</li><li>Anticipate project challenges and deliver practical, proactive solutions.</li><li>Leads integration of safety and quality across projects, aligning with AECOM’s values and performance standards.</li><li>Mentor junior and intermediate team members across technical and regulatory functions.</li></ul>

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