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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Senior Social Scientist
Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You've come to the right place!
Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
We are seeking a Senior Social Scientist to support a wide variety of infrastructure (e.g., transit, road/highway, power, etc.) and other environmental assessment projects. Our work includes delivering keystone projects throughout their lifecycle: from early assessment of constraints to strategic development of regulatory approvals processes, to environmental monitoring, and compliance management through construction and operations. Our team works collaboratively within projects to gain social acceptance and manage our clients' commitments to the environment and sustainable development. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter with over 15 years of experience with environmental assessments and consulting services in Canada.
This role will be based in Toronto, Ontario. Occasional travel within Canada may be required.
Your role
- Leading the assessment of project impacts on the socio-economic environment, including consideration of regional and local economies, community services and infrastructure, land use and recreation, and community well-being and safety.
- Working alongside senior project managers in carrying out environmental assessments and permitting within a variety of sectors.
- Leading baseline socio-economic studies, including desktop research, surveys, interviews, etc.
- Collaborating with technical and professional staff across the company in completing assignments.
- Overseeing and directing junior and intermediate professionals in the execution of tasks, including providing senior review.
- Developing and maintaining project/task schedules and budgets for project components, and monitoring project progress, work hours, budgets and expenditures using project scheduling and cost control tools.
- Supporting business development efforts, including potential client/prospect identification, proposal writing and client-facing activities.
- Participating in industry events through presentations, papers at conferences or through membership in industry organizations.
- Mentoring and supporting the development of junior professionals.
- Keeping up to date on regulatory changes and advising project staff and clients regarding these changes.
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-144474
Salary range
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About you
- University degree in social sciences (Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Regional Planning, Health or Social Sciences, Geography, etc.).
- Over 15 years of applied experience in the environmental and/or consulting engineering field.
- Full or provisional membership in a professional body (e.g. Registered Professional Planner (RPP and MCIP); Canadian Environmental Professional (EP); or Project Management Professional (PMP)) is an asset.
- Familiarity with environmental assessment processes (federal, provincial, and territorial, in particular, the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act is an asset).
- Knowledge of other relevant environmental legislation and federal/provincial policy.
- Experience conducting socio-economic baseline studies and impact assessments.
- French language skills would be an asset.
- Valid Class G driver's license.
- Willingness to travel for short time periods.
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.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
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.
Additional information
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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.
Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $113,600- $ 156,200 annually) (Only Applicable to Ontario). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
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