Senior Environmental Scientist

Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager - Mine Remediation Western Canada

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to join our growing Western Canada remediation team in Whitehorse Yukon. Reporting to the Faro Mine Project Director you will participate in the delivery of major mine site remediation portfolios in northern Canada. Collaborating with multidisciplinary internal and external teams you will play a key role in advancing some of Canadas largest and most complex remediation projects.

This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape the future of our projects while driving the growth and success of AECOMs Environmental business across the territories. You will contribute to delivering high-quality projects fostering business growth and enhancing AECOMs reputation for technical excellence in Canada and globally.

This position will support the delivery of major mine remediation and environmental restoration programs across Canadas northern territories. The role encompasses project leadership multidisciplinary team coordination client engagement contract administration project controls oversight and support for environmental assessment and regulatory processes. The successful candidate will work closely with technical specialists contractors Indigenous communities regulatory agencies and clients to advance complex remediation programs from planning through implementation.

Our preferred candidate is a collaborative and results-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and leading high-performing teams. Experience delivering large-scale projects in remote northern environments managing multiple stakeholders and rights holders and navigating complex regulatory and Indigenous consultation requirements will be highly valued.

Hybrid work options are available to provide the flexibility you need to excel. This is a full-time position offering an exciting opportunity to working on some of Canadas most significant mine closure and remediation programs.

Responsibilities

Below are example responsibilities you can expect when working within the AECOM team to deliver all phases of major mine remediation programs:

• Lead the planning execution and delivery of mine remediation and environmental management projects throughout all project phases.
• Develop and maintain project management plans schedules budgets risk registers and resource forecasts.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of environmental civil geotechnical hydrotechnical permitting and project controls specialists.
• Manage project scope schedule budget quality and risk while ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Lead client interactions and maintain effective communication with project stakeholders regulators Indigenous governments and organizations and contractors.
• Support procurement and contract management activities including development of scopes of work evaluation of proposals and oversight of subcontractor performance.
• Collaborate with project controls teams to monitor project performance forecast costs track progress and support reporting requirements.
• Support environmental assessment permitting licensing and regulatory review processes associated with mine remediation projects.
• Facilitate project meetings workshops and risk reviews ensuring actions are tracked and completed.
• Prepare and review project reports presentations status updates and executive-level communications.
• Provide leadership mentoring and guidance to project managers coordinators and technical staff.
• Lead proposal preparation business development initiatives and strategic growth opportunities within AECOMs Northern remediation practice.
• Promote AECOMs quality health and safety environmental and project management standards across project teams.
• Travel periodically to project sites across northern Canada to support project delivery and client engagement.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Environmental Science Business Project Management Natural Resources or a related discipline.
• 10 years of experience managing complex projects in the mining environmental remediation infrastructure resource development or heavy civil sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience developing and managing project schedules budgets risks contracts and project controls processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel to remote project locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Below are examples of experience that would be an asset when working in this position:

• 20 years of project delivery experience.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects valued at $30M.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
• Experience delivering projects in northern or remote environments.
• Experience supporting major mine remediation mine closure environmental restoration or resource development projects.
• Demonstrated success working with Indigenous governments communities and rights holders.
• Experience managing consultants contractors and procurement processes for major projects.
• Familiarity with environmental assessment processes permitting licensing and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience overseeing project controls functions including cost management forecasting scheduling and risk management.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a demonstrated ability to build mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• MBA Masters degree or other advanced professional qualifications.
• Existing relationships within western and northern Canadian mining remediation and environmental sectors.

Additional Information :

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.

About AECOM 

AECOM 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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time