Gwaii Engineering is an Indigenous-owned engineering and advisory firm based in Victoria, B.C. working in partnership with First Nations, municipalities, and public and private sector clients. Our work focuses on planning, designing, and setting up resilient infrastructure systems that support community health, self-determination, and long-term sustainability.

We are looking for experienced & talented individuals, but moreover, we’re looking for people who have a passion for making a difference. At Gwaii, we pride ourselves on a progressive and open work culture, as well as a commitment to the communities we serve and the communities we live in. We want to find driven team-players that will uphold our values, and have a good time while doing it!

Senior Environmental Engineer/ Division Lead

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Victoria, BC

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an experienced and talented individual to lead our Environmental division—someone with a passion for serving Indigenous communities across the province and a deep commitment to meaningful, community-centered work. As a Senior/ Principal Environmental Engineer at Gwaii Engineering, you will play a key leadership role in guiding a growing team, managing multidisciplinary projects, and driving strategic direction for environmental initiatives. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with mentorship, team development, and collaboration with clients and partners. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in environmental engineering, regulatory knowledge, business acumen, and experience working in or alongside Indigenous communities. This is an opportunity to shape impactful projects and help build lasting environmental and economic resilience throughout British Columbia.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

- Independently managing a variety of environmental investigation projects (Phase I, II ESA’s/Stage 1, 2 PSIs II, Detailed Site Investigation, Remediation).




- Familiarity and confidence working around the provincial environmental guidelines.
- Holding a CSAP designation is considered an asset.
- Project planning, implementation, coordinating fieldwork (in town and out of town).
- Review of project budgets and expenses to ensure good project financial performance.
- Preparation of reports for due diligence investigations, and submissions to the BC Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy for legal instruments (COC and others).
- Preparing environmental proposals and workplans.
- Management of federal contaminated sites assessment (CEAA) and remediation projects.
- Management of provincial regulated projects under the BC Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR).
- Provide expert level QA/QC to the work outputs from our environmental partners. Leverage the relationship we have with our partners to expand and achieve beneficial performance metrics to both parties.
- Mentorship of junior and intermediate professionals. Developing a department of high performing, highly utilized junior, intermediate and senior professionals that have secure work streams and well defined/function progression pathways.
- Experience with hazardous material surveys/mitigation projects is considered an asset.
- Management of construction environmental monitoring projects.
- Business development and client management.
- Good judge of character, and ability to select talented and high performing individuals.
- Ability to apply their technical skills, while leading with charisma, motivating, and creating a positive and enriching workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE





- 15+ years of environmental engineering and consulting experience in BC. Candidates with additional experience will be considered.
- University degree in Environmental Science or Engineering.
- Professional status or designation (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag.).
- Contaminated Sites Approved Professional (CSAP) designation an asset.
- Team player.
- Knowledge and experience working with First Nations in BC and/or First Nations membership.
- Demonstrated project management experience on a variety of small, medium and large projects.
- Knowledge of working with Federal government environmental regulations (CEAA)
- The ability to deal tactfully and effectively with clients and co-workers.
- Ability to work effectively in a high demand, fast paced environment.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Business development and marketing skills.
- Ability to deliver in a fast paced environment, be accountable for chargeable time and eventually accountable for that of their direct reports, reports and team.
- Preference will be given to candidates that also practice in civil engineering (Environmental & Civil), have experience managing teams and or possess a MBA, PMP, Masters, or higher qualifications - but most significant still technical practice.

GWAII PERKS

- Employee ownership/ profit-sharing
- Health and dental benefits
- DPSP matching contributions
- Social events
- In-house gym and Yoga studio
- In-house mediation space

COMPENSATION

Salary and bonus structure is industry competitive and negotiable based on experience. Potential signing bonus and relocation expenses for the right candidate.

TO APPLY:

Please send your resume and cover letter to addressed to COREY BROWN with the subject line “Senior Environmental Engineer/Division Lead”.

Gwaii is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all of our applicants for their interest, please note only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

📌 Senior Environmental Engineer/ Division Lead (Victoria)
🏢 Gwaii Engineering
📍 Victoria