Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
The Social Impact Technical Practice Lead role at AECOM is a highly impactful and strategic position within our Planning and Permitting Practice Area in the Environment business line. This leadership position is for a recognized expert in the Social Impact discipline, responsible for providing technical guidance, strategic planning, and innovation to expand AECOM’s market presence.
The role can be based in any AECOM office across Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead technical practice and drive the growth of emerging sub-technical areas within Social Impact, working closely with clients (internal and external) to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities.
- Develop strong client relationships, drive business development initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to position AECOM for growth.
- Stay updated on industry trends and technologies, ensuring that AECOM's offerings align with evolving client needs.
- Lead the recruitment and development of a high-performing team, ensuring they are equipped to support both client and business growth.
- Act as Lead Verifier and Independent Technical Reviewer, ensuring the highest technical standards in all deliverables.
- Oversee Practice Area Standard Operating Procedures and ensure compliance with relevant codes and regulations.
- Foster innovation and quality in all projects, resolving complex issues and driving continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to staff, cultivating a safe, inclusive, and productive team culture.
- Act as a strategic partner in the development of business line and practice strategies, leveraging creativity and foresight to anticipate and solve technical challenges.
This role demands a dynamic, strategic, and visionary leader who will play a key role in shaping the future of AECOM’s Social Impact practice.
Qualifications
Minimum Required:
- 8+ years of professional experience in Social Impact, Environmental Planning, or related fields.
- Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Environmental Science, Urban and Regional Planning, Public Policy, Indigenous Environmental Studies, Sustainability Management, Geography, Economics, Archaeology, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
- Solid understanding and experience with the Federal Impact Assessment Act and other provincial and municipal environmental assessment legislation.
- Proven track record of successful engagement and negotiation with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and quality, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and handle multiple assignments concurrently.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Minimum Preferred:
- 12+ years of experience, with progressive leadership roles in the Social Impact or related sectors.
- Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Sustainability, or Social Sciences.
- Extensive experience in environmental regulations and standards across federal, provincial, and municipal levels.
- Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to lead complex negotiations and presentations.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing large-scale projects and teams, with expertise in mentoring and developing staff.
- Strong business acumen and ability to drive growth through innovative thinking and strategic market positioning.
- Experience in fostering and managing partnerships with external organizations, government bodies, and private sector clients.
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
