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Climate and Environmental Consultant

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BMT

Aug 25

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Science
    Sustainability
  • Halifax

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in consulting/research, strong communication skills, and a technical background in climate change. Post-grad qualifications and sector experience are preferred.
  • You will manage climate-related projects, provide strategic advice, liaise with clients, prepare proposals, ensure quality standards, and apply advanced environmental management concepts.

Requirements

  • Essential
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or other relevant area of study.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience post-graduation in a consulting, government or applied research capacity undertaking projects in Canada and/or U.S.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient technical background in climate change mitigation and adaptation with experience or exposure to the defence, energy, infrastructure, government or other industry sectors.
  • Desirable
  • Experience in climate change mitigation and other aligned sustainability or environment disciplines
  • Experience in developing hydrodynamic and water quality models
  • Experience working within the Government, Defence, Transport or Resources sector.
  • Experience working with complex projects.
  • Post-graduate qualifications (e.g. Masters, PhD) in relevant area of study

Responsibilities

  • The Climate And Environmental Consultant Will
  • Understand and communicate climate change resilience and adaptation and the broader context of its relevance to government and private entities.
  • Have broader skills and experience in the fields of climate change mitigation, natural hazard management, sustainability and/or other relevant environmental consulting and modeling disciplines.
  • Provide defendable, strategic, and in some cases statutory advice to clients in defence, energy and resource sectors.
  • Use their unique technical background to support the evaluation and execution of climate-related projects.
  • Project manage a range of projects with a high degree of oversight and planning, ensuring projects are executed to time and budget constraints and to client satisfaction.
  • In This Role You Will Be Able To
  • Perform high quality and professional technical work involving considerable independence in approach, and a high degree of originality, ingenuity, and judgement.
  • Serve as a technical specialist in a climate-related or related environmental management field, applying advanced concepts, principles and methods in an assigned area.
  • Liaise with clients, potential and current, for the purposes of service delivery.
  • Prepare, review and submit proposals / tenders, collaborating with other departments as needed.
  • Share knowledge and acts as collaborator with staff within other areas of expertise.
  • Adhere to, and actively promotes, quality, safety and environmental procedures/standards.
  • Adhere to, and actively promote, BMT operating standards.
  • Project manage a range of projects to scope and within time, cost and quality requirements.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of relevant software, systems and processes.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Climate and Environmental Consultant position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or another relevant area of study is required, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a consulting, government, or applied research capacity.

What kind of experience is desired for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates with experience in climate change mitigation, environmental consulting, developing hydrodynamic and water quality models, and working within the Government, Defence, Transport, or Resources sectors are preferred.

Is a post-graduate degree beneficial for this role?

Yes, post-graduate qualifications (e.g., Masters, PhD) in a relevant area of study are considered desirable.

What type of projects will the consultant be managing?

The consultant will manage a range of climate-related projects with oversight and planning, ensuring they are executed within time and budget constraints to meet client satisfaction.

How important is communication in this role?

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as the consultant will need to liaise with clients and prepare proposals and reports.

What software skills are expected of candidates?

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of relevant software, systems, and processes related to climate change mitigation and environmental management.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this position?

Yes, BMT offers resources for personal development in addition to a competitive salary and benefits package.

How does BMT promote diversity and inclusion within its workforce?

BMT is committed to employment equity, eliminating discrimination, and encouraging diversity among its workforce, actively creating an environment where employees feel a sense of belonging.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for the Climate and Environmental Consultant position is between $95,000 and $120,000.

How can I apply for this position?

Interested candidates should submit their application online as soon as possible.

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BMT

Clarity from complexity

Consulting
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1985
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

BMT is a maritime-orientated high-end design house and technical consulting firm driven by a passion for solving complex, real-world problems Our core business comprises distinctive and sustainable capabilities, which we leverage to address the needs of our customers and markets and are the primary focus of future capability development. We exist to navigate the most important and impactful engineering challenges of our time. We create environments where people with outstanding technical knowledge deliver meaningful, practical solutions. We are driven by a commitment to a safer, more efficient, effective and sustainable future.