Project Manager, Nuclear and Mining

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career?  Now is the perfect time to join Egis.  Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, highlighted by our recent acquisition of Ecometrix—now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights. 

Our values showcase everything we believe in:

A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.  

A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are. 

A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.  

The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you? 

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact.  We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.

About the Role

We are seeking a self-motivated, experienced Project Manager to join our team. This role is key to our expansion and involves leading large, multi-disciplinary environmental projects, with primary focus on leading projects in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), environmental monitoring and environmental permitting and licensing for the mining and nuclear sectors. The ideal candidate has a background in environmental science, engineering or related fields, possesses strong project management skills and is eager to support organizational growth. In addition to managing projects, the successful candidate will contribute technically where appropriate, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scientifically robust results.

The candidate will work closely with clients to ensure responsiveness to their needs and collaborate with a diverse team of experts to guide projects from conception through completion, maintaining regulatory compliance and effective stakeholder engagement. To be successful in the role, the candidate will need to develop a general understanding of the technical disciplines involved in your projects, to be able to communicate with the client and answer pertinent questions. Additionally, the candidate will actively contribute to developing and improving project management tools and methodologies to support our expanding portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of environmental projects, with a focus on EIA, environmental monitoring and environmental permitting and licensing for mining and nuclear projects, from initial scoping and feasibility through to execution and reporting.
• Develop project specific team needs using internal and external resources with the required technical expertise to deliver the project.
• Provide technical expertise and contribute to project deliverables where appropriate, leveraging background in environmental science, engineering or related disciplines to ensure the accuracy and rigor of project outcomes.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies and stakeholders to address project requirements, secure necessary permits and provide regular project updates. Maintain a high level of responsiveness to client needs and adapt project strategies to address client feedback.
• Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, including biologists, geologists, engineers and other specialists, including subcontractors.
• Develop project budgets, manage financials and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
• Ensure all deliverables meet regulatory standards, ISO 9001 requirements and company quality guidelines with a focus on data accuracy, methodology and reporting consistency.
• Oversee compliance with environmental regulations and manage documentation, including permits, EIA reports and technical summaries.
• Build and maintain relationship with clients and external vendors, managing communications and negotiating contracts as needed.
• Actively support the development and refinement of robust project management tools and processes to improve efficiency and project outcomes within the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years + years of demonstrated project management experience in environmental consulting, with a focus on large, multi-disciplinary projects in the mining and nuclear sectors and Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is an asset
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and leadership skills with a dedication to internal team cohesiveness and effective collaboration. 
• Tenacity, results driven and persistence towards project success.
• Ability to make informed decisions under pressure and solve complex project challenges.
• Strong drive to excel in a dynamic environment, with a commitment to proactively enhance project management practices.
• High standard of accuracy and thoroughness in project documentation and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with environmental regulations, permitting processes, EIA methodologies and ISO 9001 standards.
• Proficiency in project management software (i.e. MS Project, Primavera) and environmental analysis tools.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.