Western Aquatic Discipline Lead

Western Canada Aquatic Discipline Lead – AECOM Burnaby seeks an experienced Aquatic Discipline Lead for Western Canada to support the EPP Ecology and Permitting team. The role is based in Burnaby, BC and requires a minimum of two days per week in‑office presence.

• Advance Technical Excellence and Quality: develop, implement and improve technical standards, protocols and best practices for aquatic work in BC and across Canada.
• Provide technical expertise on EPP Ecology and Permitting projects, review work scopes and client deliverables.
• Ensure technical excellence and consistency through project oversight and quality reviews.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement by applying lessons learned and emerging best practices.
• Demonstrate creativity and foresight in anticipating and solving routine and unusual project delivery and technical problems.
• Serve as a technical resource to staff, other practices, business lines, and clients.
• Maintain regular communication with regulators, clients and AECOM technical staff/project managers to support project delivery.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to staff to build technical capabilities and support career development.
• Set an example for the best practices of safety, quality, and technical excellence.
• Identify technical skill gaps and support targeted training, development, and succession planning.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a senior technical representative for AECOM.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, leading or contributing to pursuits, and helping position the right technical experts.
• Develop strategic proposals, scopes, and budgets to grow the Environment business line backlog.
• Work with the technical leadership team to identify market sectors and opportunities that align with our technical skills and experience.
• Assess team capabilities to inform hiring and training strategies.

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline (Aquatics, Water Quality, Marine Biology, Environment Related Technical discipline, etc.).
  • 6+ years consulting experience leading environmental projects.
  • Experience with regulatory applications and reporting requirements in BC.
  • Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) with BC’s College of Applied Biologists (or clear evidence of eligibility to meet registration requirements).
  • Valid Driver's License.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (Aquatics, Water Quality, Marine Biology, Environment Related Technical discipline, etc.).
  • 15+ years consulting experience leading projects in BC or more widely in Western Canada.
  • Strong client management skills.
  • Proven business development experience, including pursuing and winning environmental work in Canada.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience with regulatory applications and reporting requirements in BC, AB and Northern Canada.
  • Experience with Federal Impact Assessments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Sponsorship for obtaining a Canadian work permit is not available for this position.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.