Manager, Geosciences

The opportunity:

Associated Environmental Consultants, part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies, is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned organization. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager, Geosciences to lead our Edmonton based team. In this role, you will provide leadership, mentorship, technical direction, and business development support to a multidisciplinary team of environmental professionals. You will support project delivery, develop staff, strengthen client relationships, and grow our presence in the market.

What we offer:

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long-term growth & success
  • Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Fitness allowance
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  • Parental leave top up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity building seminars
  • Engineer In Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities
  • An active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office, and offers subsidized tickets to local events, such as the Taste of Edmonton
  • A centrally located office in the heart of downtown Edmonton that is easily accessible

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing leadership to our Edmonton based Geosciences team.
• Liaising with engineering colleagues and project managers to integrate our service delivery.
• Mentoring, recruiting, and training staff.
• Identifying business opportunities, fostering client relationships, and executing business development initiatives.
• Supporting the team in the successful completion of projects and proposals.
• Providing strategic and technical advice throughout the project cycle.
• Developing and achieving annual business goals for the operation.

Does this sound like you?

• Undergraduate degree in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, geoscience, or related discipline; graduate degree preferred.
• Professional registration or eligibility for registration (e.g., P.Geo., P.Eng., P.Ag., P.Biol., or equivalent).
• 12+ years of post-graduation experience as an environmental specialist or lead in a related field discipline (e.g., contaminated sites, geosciences).
• Demonstrated environmental consulting experience, with leadership and project management responsibilities, is an asset.
• Proven success leading, coaching, motivating, and mentoring staff
• Business development experience in private and public sectors.
• Ability to win work and develop relationships with clients.
• Proven business acumen and strong decision-making skills.
• Determination to deliver on commitments.
• Knowledge of the Alberta market, including the regulatory, social and cultural context.
• Strong leadership, business, and communication skills.

About Us:

At Associated Environmental, we’re passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our company culture is shaped by:

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!

What’s next? Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future. Apply today!

Want more information?

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.