Hatfield is a 100% employee owned Canadian company. We have been serving our clients and our community for over 50 years and have been recognized as one of Canadas Top SME Employers multiple times most recently in 2025. With 250 team members and growing Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world.
Hatfields Human Environment Group is a small tight-knit team of social science specialists with a broad range of interests and experience in social impact assessment; Indigenous interests and engagement; land use planning; social determinants of health; gender studies; and climate change risks and resilience.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Social Scientist Specialist to join our growing team. The successful candidate should have a background in human environment consulting or similar experience in government First Nations or socio-economics including social impact assessment. We seek someone with strong leadership and communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships with clients Indigenous communities stakeholders and project partners.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality work building business and contributing to the continued growth of Hatfields Human Environment practice.
Responsibilities
- Work independently and with teams of social and environmental specialists and technicians on a variety of projects across multiple sectors and with a broad range of clients;
- Deliver high quality research and reports;
- Contribute to the planning organization and delivery of stakeholder and Indigenous engagement or consultation activities;
- Research design implementation and analysis;
- Support preparation of proposals; and
- Contribute to the identification and securing of new opportunities through networking and business development.
Education and Experience
- Masters degree or equivalent experience in social science or related field.
- A minimum of 5 years skilled experience with a background in one or more social science or interdisciplinary fields (e.g. sociology economics public health gender studies anthropology geography international studies natural resource management land use planning or similar).
- Experience working with or within government agencies indigenous peoples and/or governments international development organizations or other third party or non-government organizations;
- Experience operating in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and teamwork.
Other Assets/Skills
- Technical ability in the preparation and delivery of social science research including research design data collection compilation and analysis;
- Excellence in technical report writing and other forms of written communication (e.g. training materials or community outreach);
- Excellent oral communication skills (e.g. networking facilitation and community engagement skills);
- Open to periodic travel including internationally and to work in remote locations and communities as required.
Whats In It For You
- Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) program
- Matching group retirement plan
- Comprehensive health insurance medical/dental/vision coverage
- Competitive vacation and special leave
- Career development and mentorship opportunities
- Relocation allowance
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging
Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity inclusiveness and diversity irrespective of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression or disability.
Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights cultures interests and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.
How To Apply
To apply please submit your CV in confidence through the online form or email: Please indicate Senior Social Scientist Specialist in your subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Salary: $78k - $95k. We extend an invitation to applicants of all levels to submit their candidacy for this role. Please be advised that in the course of our assessment of your qualifications we retain the right to adjust the seniority classification of the position accordingly.
Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
📌 Senior Social Science Specialist (North Vancouver)
🏢 Hatfield Consultants
📍 North Vancouver
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