Primary Location: CA - Burnaby, BC - 3292 Production WCompensation: CAD 120,000 - CAD 160,000 - yearlyJob DescriptionWestern Canada Aquatic Discipline LeadAECOM 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 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.Key Responsibilities:Advance Technical Excellence and QualityDevelop, implement, and improve technical standards, protocols, and best practices for aquatic work in BC and across CanadaProvide technical expertise on EPP Ecology and Permitting projects, including reviewing work scopes and client deliverablesEnsure technical excellence and consistency through project oversight and quality reviewsPromote innovation and continuous improvement by applying lessons learned and emerging best practicesDemonstrate creativity and foresight in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual project delivery and technical problemsServing as a technical resource to staff, other practices, business lines, and our clientsMaintain regular communication with regulators, clients,



and other AECOM technical staff/project managers to support project deliveryStaff Stewardship and MentoringProvide mentorship and guidance to staff to build technical capabilities and support career developmentSet an example for the best practices of safety, quality and technical excellenceIdentify technical skill gaps and support targeted training, development, and succession planningGrowth, Strategy, and Client EngagementBuild and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a senior technical representative for AECOMSupport business development by identifying opportunities, leading or contributing to pursuits, and helping position the right technical expertsDevelop strategic proposals, scopes, and budgets to grow the Environment business line backlogWork with the technical leadership team to identify market sectors and opportunities that align with our technical skills and experienceAssess team capabilities to inform hiring and training strategiesQualificationsBachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline (Aquatics, Water Quality, Marine Biology, Environment Related Technical discipline, etc.)6+ years consulting experience leading environmental projectsExperience with regulatory applications and reporting requirements in BCRegistered Skilled Biologist (RPBio) with BC's College of Applied Biologists (or clear evidence of eligibility to meet registration requirements)Valid Driver's LicensePreferred Qualifications: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 CanadaProven business development experience,



including pursuing and winning environmental work in CanadaDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teamsExperience with regulatory applications and reporting requirements in BC, AB and Northern CanadaExperience with Federal Impact AssessmentsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsAdditional InformationSponsorship for obtaining a Canadian work permit is not available for this positionBenefitsAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‐being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‐person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.By clicking the link above or any third‐party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third‐party website where the third‐party website's terms and privacy policy apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Western Canada Aquatic Discipline Lead (Burnaby)
🏢 AECO
📍 Burnaby