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Environmental and sustainable development specialist

Montréal, Quebec, Canada | Québec, Quebec, Canada

Overview

We are looking for a passionate sustainability specialist to support infrastructure projects in integrating responsible practices and achieving environmental certifications, including Envision. As a key member of the Climate Resilience and Sustainability team, you will play a strategic role in planning, coordinating, and implementing sustainable solutions tailored to engineering and construction projects.

Your Role

  • Support infrastructure projects in integrating sustainability strategies and obtaining environmental certifications (Envision, LEED);

  • Develop and implement sustainability plans aligned with project objectives;

  • Identify improvement opportunities and recommend context‑appropriate strategies to project teams;

  • Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure compliance with sustainability criteria;

  • Prepare and coordinate the technical documentation required for certifications;

  • Monitor compliance with Envision and LEED credits throughout the project lifecycle;

  • Review project documents and ensure their alignment with certification requirements;

  • Conduct gap analyses and recommend solutions to improve project performance;

  • Organize and structure the Envision certification package;

  • Contribute to updating Envision assessments (achieved and targeted levels);

  • Participate in reporting and tracking sustainability objectives with project teams;

  • Contribute to environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA), including drafting technical sections, analyzing environmental and social issues, and proposing mitigation measures;

  • Participate in stakeholder analysis, planning, and implementation of engagement strategies;

  • Support the integration of environmental and social considerations into project decision‑making processes.

Sciences

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-147876

Salary range

-

About You

  • University degree in environment, sustainability, engineering, architecture, or a related field;

  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in construction projects or environmental certification;

  • PMP (Project Management Professional) designation, or the ability to obtain the CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) within six months, is a condition of employment if you are not currently registered as a PMP;

  • Strong project management and interdisciplinary coordination skills;

  • Ability to simplify complex data and provide clear, actionable recommendations;

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders;

  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

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