Intermediate Socio-Economic Consultant

We are Avaanz, part of SLR Consulting (Canada), an 800+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

In this position, you will be working on socio-economic projects that support the human aspect of community well‑being. Many of these projects often involve a high degree of engagement with various stakeholders, agencies, and communities.

You will support and/or lead a range of socio-economic and engagement assignments related to:

Socio-economic studies and impact assessments

Community well‑being

Reconciliation and projects which support Indigenous self‑governance

Qualitative research, analysis, and report writing

Facilitation engagement and consultation programs and initiatives

You will also contribute to:

Report writing, research and desktop studies

Multidisciplinary team coordination, including compilation of technical documents to support regulatory submissions

Assisting with project management duties including budget, scope, and schedule tracking

Promoting and maintaining a positive work environment through a culture of teamwork and cooperation

We want to grow our team around the right people. If you are practical, highly motivated and a team player, we’d love to hear from you.

Working with us
With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject‑matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long‑run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity and location.

Full‑time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications

3–5+ years experience in an environmental consulting firm

Post‑secondary degree, preferably in environmental studies, social sciences, environmental law/policy or other related discipline

Experience undertaking environmental and socio‑economic impact assessments

Knowledge of relevant government structures, legislation/policies, and understanding of Indigenous organisations/governments

Experience in planning and implementing Indigenous consultation and engagement programmes

Experience in planning and implementing public/community/stakeholder consultation and engagement programmes

Ability to apply creativity and analytic thinking into client‑focused solutions

Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research and analysis

Experience writing reports and presenting findings

Experience working directly with clients

Experience managing projects and effectively delegating tasks

Ability to travel within Canada periodically, as required (up to 10% of the time)

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2

SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

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