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AECOM Environmental Planner in Calgary, Alberta
Company Description
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
AECOM 's Environment Team is actively seeking an Environmental Planner with experience with delivering infrastructure projects involving environmental assessments in Alberta and impact assessments at the federal level. Experience is required in developing and executing engagement and consultation programs, coordinating environmental specialists, as well as identifying and assessing environmental features, constraints, alternatives, potential effects, mitigation measures and avoidance opportunities. The candidate must be skilled at providing advice regarding environmental aspects, applicable legislation and guidelines, and policies, as well as documenting the project process.
We are seeking highly motivated and accountable candidates that work collaboratively with other team members and are effective communicators. Project management experience, organizational skills and an ability to work well on multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment are essential qualities.
As part of our team, the successful applicant will lead projects, environmental management work and deliverables throughout a project life cycle, including:
Leading projects/disciplines and working with project managers in executing federal IAs and municipal and provincial EAs (planning, preliminary design and detail design), as well as other approval and permitting activities for infrastructure projects.
Liaising with clients by phone, email, writing, virtually and in-person.
Liaising with local, provincial, and federal agencies regarding permits and approvals.
Collaborating with technical and professional staff across the company in completing assignments.
Coordinating, preparing for, attending, and documenting project meetings.
Coordinating and managing environmental specialists (e.g., fisheries, terrestrial, noise, air, archaeology) and planning support staff.
Being familiar with Alberta Public Lands Act, Water Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, and federal Impact Assessment Act, Fisheries Act, Species At Risk Act, Canadian Navigable Waters Act, , and other relevant legislation.
Researching, conceptualizing, planning, and writing drafts of reports related to planning, design and permitting.
Project management including initiation, planning, execution and closing.
Supporting business development efforts, including proposal writing
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
4+ years of experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in environmental management/planning, environmental science, environmental studies, urban and regional planning or related field.
Experience with the environmental impact assessment and related legislation (e.g., Alberta Public Lands Act, Water Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, and federal Impact Assessment Act, Fisheries Act, Species At Risk Act, Canadian Navigable Waters Act and their regulations).
Excellent communication skills with proven success in engaging design managers, discipline leads and contractors, and negotiating with regulatory agencies to secure project approvals.
Preferred Requirements
6 + years of experience.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, local, provincial, and federal agencies.
Solid project management skills, including initiation, planning, execution, and closing.
Ability to work collaboratively with team members and across multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
Organizational skills to manage project deliverables and timelines efficiently.
Additional Information
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $67,000.00 - $90,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – 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.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10109697
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Canada
Career Area: Planning
Work Location Model: Hybrid