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    Climate Resilience Strategic Advisor/Engineer - Edmonton, Canada - Associated Engineering (ONT) Ltd

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    Edmonton Office - Edmonton, AB T5J 5C6 CA (Primary) Advisory Services We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth.

    Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business. Focused locally, we offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada. This award recognizes our technical excellence, business performance, innovation, dedication to our staff, and involvement in the community. We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We are currently searching for a Climate Resilience Strategic Advisor/Engineer , in our Edmonton office. A centrally located office in the heart of downtown Edmonton that is easily accessible.

    • A flexible work environment that allows for a combination of working from home and in the office.
    • Competitive salary and benefits, including a fitness allowance, company-matching pension program, and a parental leave top-up program.
    • Ongoing support for your growth and development, including a formal Professional Development program, mentorship programs, training opportunities, professional designation support and a Young Professionals Group.
    • An on-site fitness centre accessible to all staff, with full amenities.
    • Discounted rates at a neighboring childcare facility.
    • An active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office, and offers subsidized tickets to local events, such as the Taste of Edmonton. Build trust with clients, both internal and external, to listen to their concerns but also to help guide and influence them to take a broader and longer-term perspective in their work.

    Diverse Communication Skills:

    An affinity to think about what and how to communicate to targeted audiences including senior municipal leaders, council, and citizens.


    • Built, natural, social and economic systems are interconnected, and our job is to help find these touch points to build effective actions around climate change considering all systems.

    Leadership:

    The role will require leadership, from start to finish, in proposal development, project management, and the application and reporting of a wide range of projects and clients.


    Evidence-Based Insights:
    This role focuses on the application or action side of climate resilience, which is informed by climate data.

    A strong understanding of risk assessment processes and being able to identify impacts from various climate parameters is a regular part of the job.

    Project management, coordination, and adapting as needs require.

    • Guiding organizations, at the enterprise or project scales, to understand the importance of climate change, how it can be considered and the process for developing actions.
    • Understanding climate data and use it to support organizations' responses to a changing climate.
    • Planning and facilitating stakeholder engagement, through structured interviews, facilitated workshops, questionnaires and meetings.
    • Developing climate hazard, vulnerability and risk assessments using the most appropriate framework and, if required, develop adapted frameworks to meet project needs.
    • Developing action plans considering multiple types of actions such as policy, monitoring and reporting, communication, built infrastructure and natural infrastructure.
    • Providing senior review (QA/QC) and oversight to junior staff in the preparation of climate risk and action planning related projects and/or deliverables.
    • Preparing compelling reports and presentations to be provided to clients for projects and in support of business development.
    • Supporting building a growing climate resilience practice including business development (through client meetings, association representation, content development, standards development, etc.) 5+ year of experience in infrastructure design, project management and risk management. Experience in climate risk management and/or adaptation planning is an asset.
    • Post-secondary degree in a relevant field (engineering, science, etc.), preferably with direct experience in a broad range of infrastructure engineering disciplines. Graduate degree in a relevant field is an asset.
    • Understanding of the implications of climate risk on infrastructure and communities.
    • Ability to design, develop and implement facilitated client-facing sessions to support their journey through a better consideration of climate risk.
    • Effective project management and organizational skills, including ability to manage competing priorities.
    • Experience in developing emergency response plans, responding to climate-related emergencies and/or recovering from climate-related emergencies is an asset. Bachelor's Degree AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


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