Manager, Environmental Permitting and Management (BC)
Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
Our highly respected and successful Environmental Permitting and Management team has an ever-growing portfolio of work, built on technical excellence and exceptional service to our clients. We are seeking a like-minded and experienced People Manager with considerable technical expertise to lead our growing team in British Columbia.
Our work includes delivering keystone projects throughout their lifecycle: from early assessment of constraints to strategic development of regulatory approvals processes, to compliance management through construction and operations. Our team works collaboratively within projects to gain social acceptance and manage our clients' commitments to the environment and sustainable development.
At AtkinsRéalis, we offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with a strong emphasis on integrity, health and safety, collaboration, and excellence, with competitive compensation and benefits. You will lead a high performing team of specialists providing expertise across a wide and diverse range of projects, reinforcing our reputation for technical excellence. We work collaboratively to deliver innovative work across our client portfolios in the power and renewables, ports, infrastructure, and mining sectors. As part of the wider Environment division, you’ll be at the heart of the business with the opportunity to work alongside a variety of environmental and engineering professionals across BC, wider Canada, and our global regions.
This is a senior level role and can be based out of our Vancouver or Burnaby offices within the Lower Mainland.
Your role within the team :
Reporting to the National Director of Environmental Permitting and Management, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the operational activities of a dynamic team of 20+ employees in British Columbia :
- Manage a team of professionals and engineers and implement methods and procedures according to corporate standards.
- Oversee the direction of projects executed in the team. (Environmental impact study, permitting, environmental management, biophysical monitoring etc.).
- Ensure collaboration within the team, across the Environment technical professional organization and with other technical professional organizations within AtkinsRéalis.
- Optimize the utilization rate of the team.
- Identify and assign qualified team members for bid collaborations and on project execution.
- Contribute to workforce planning through the identification of appropriate skillsets and capabilities to support the delivery of current and future market strategies.
- Actively participate in the preparation of proposals setting strategy, financial objectives.
- Actively participate in the professional development of the department's employees to maintain a renowned expertise in environmental assessment in BC.
- Ensure client satisfaction and compliance with services offered deliverables, budgets, and schedules.
- Inspire/conduct a culture of excellence and innovation that delivers exceptional client outcomes, recognized through industry awards and exceptional client feedback / repeat business.
- Be a leader of Atkins Realis’ safety, ethics & compliance, equality, diversity, and inclusion culture.
- Provide support to our multiple business lines to deliver on their project’s environmental mandates.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?
Because we offer:
- The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
The Ideal Candidate :
- Bachelor's degree in an environment field.
- At least 10+ years of relevant technical experience, with at least 5+ years in people management.
- Client centric and able to deliver client success and / or sales.
- Proven track record of performance.
- Be recognized for your leadership and excellent interpersonal skills while ensuring a high level of efficiency and effectiveness.
- Strong people leadership skills demonstrated by collaboration, empathy, and people development.
- English proficiency.
- Valid driver’s license.
Compensation Range:
Expected compensation for this role is between $115,000 - $158,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, location, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
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