Principal Environmental Consultant advancing Arcadis’ ESDD and ESLTM services from Calgary. Providing technical oversight, client development, and quality assurance for sustainable infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and Long-Term Monitoring (ESLTM) delivery nationally and internationally
Establish best practices, approve project deliverables, and drive consistent, high-quality IESC delivery across programmatic portfolios
Lead pursuits of new projects with existing and new clients, including international financial institutions and project proponents
Utilize technical expertise to deliver ESDD and ESLTM projects
Contribute to business development, bidding activities, sales initiatives, and cross-sector growth opportunities across the Americas
Support successful delivery and review of multidisciplinary projects against international standards and frameworks
Collaborate with technical experts to define sector-specific accountabilities
Serve as a senior technical advisor through technical reviews, project missions, stakeholder meetings, and reporting activities
Maintain client engagement, gather feedback, drive continuous improvement, and support the Quality Management System
Support Sector Leads across Mining & Materials, Energy, Power, and other sectors
Build and maintain key client relationships and identify cross-selling opportunities
Requirements
Masters’ degree or higher in an appropriate area of science
15 or more years’ relevant experience
Substantial experience in Environmental Planning and Social Compliance
Specific experience in Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and Long-Term Monitoring (ESLTM) consultancy work
Expertise in a relevant technical discipline, such as environment, social, or biodiversity
Proven track record pursuing and securing new business opportunities
Experience developing and executing discipline-specific business strategies
Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with senior-level clients and stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in English and Spanish
Willingness and ability to travel internationally for project missions and client engagement
Expert knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines, and applicable Good International Industry Practices
Post-graduate qualification and/or fellowship in an appropriate professional institution preferred
Portuguese considered a strong asset
Benefits
Skills-based career development approach
Meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employment
Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans strongly encouraged to apply
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