Socio-Economic Specialist (Intermediate) - Burnaby, Victoria, Whitehorse

Job Description - Socio-Economic Specialist (Intermediate) - Burnaby, Victoria, Whitehorse (AUS0009G0)

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Canada is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Socio-Economic Specialist to join our Assessment, Social, and Ecology line in the Burnaby office.

About the role:

1. Prepares socio-economic related materials, including baseline reports, impact assessments and other similar types of deliverables;
2. Writes technical reports;
3. Analyses and interprets data;
4. Contributes to proposal writing;
5. Participates in community engagement sessions with Indigenous Nations and stakeholder groups;
6. Prepares well researched and written deliverables, in accordance with provincial, territorial and/or federal regulatory requirements, best practices, and/or any preferences or protocols identified by respective Indigenous Nations;
7. Manages the coordination, organization, and delivery of socio-cultural research programs and related community engagement;
8. Participates in the development of socio-economic mitigation and enhancement measures and management plans.

Qualifications

About you:

1. The right candidates will have a degree in social sciences, natural resource management, geography, environmental assessment, or related field of study. Suitable professional and technical experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
2. We are looking for people with at least 3-5 years of relevant experience in socio-economic impact, community health or related fields. Depending on your years of experience, senior positions will be considered.
3. Our team members have a solid understanding of environmental assessment legislation, regulations, and guidelines in a Canadian context.
4. We also have knowledge of and experience in the application of analytical methods used to support socio-economic assessments, such as economic input-output modelling, health impact assessment, and gender-based analysis plus (GBA+).
5. Our team uses excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
6. Candidates should bring demonstrated research, analysis, and technical writing skills, including gathering and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data.
7. Candidates should consider their knowledge of or experience in:
1. Working with federal and provincial statistics;
2. Participatory action research methods and approaches;
3. Project management, multi-tasking, and thriving under tight timelines;
4. Producing high quality deliverables that stand up to public scrutiny;
5. Showing the ability to be highly organized and working independently while contributing to a larger team goal;
6. Working with Indigenous Nations in western Canada and/or communities across Canada;
7. The right candidates will be willing to travel, as required.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:

1. Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
2. Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life.
3. Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness.
4. Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range: $65,000 - $85,000

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

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Primary Location

CA-BC-Burnaby

Job Posting

Aug 20, 2024

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