Socio-Economics Leader (Associate Scientist)

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value?

If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you.

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions.

Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients.

We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 90 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

Montrose's Advisory and Specialty Services Division supports clients across public and private sectors to meet their unique and complex environmental demands.

Our experts take a strategic approach to address broader environmental goals from sustainability program development, data-driven decision-making using economics and ecology expertise, data management and validation, software strategy and implementation support, chemistry quality assurance, and EHSS auditing.

We work through our highly-specialized practice areas to deliver excellent quality, impactful solutions based on data integrity.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Our Socio-Economics Leader (Associate Scientist) position is remote (ideally in New England area but not a requirement).

As a key member of the Ecosystem Service Economics team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including :

• A remote work position with the opportunities for an office-based position in the US, you'll prepare technical work to assessments of risks and impacts of resource and brownfield development decisions, cleanup options for contaminated sites, and social / community management plans.
• Contribute to socio-economic aspects related to water resources management, socio-economic assessment, social surveys, statistical analysis of social data, and analysis of socio-economic conditions.
• Lead implementation of project engagement plans and strategy and assist in the development and refinement of project execution plans.
• Ensure records of engagement are maintained and accurate to support regulatory filings and ongoing relationship building.
• Support and collaborate on engagement efforts with Indigenous communities, stakeholders and regulatory agencies
• Support project teams and provide leadership in advancing innovative solutions for projects, as required.
• Develop early-career staff through on-the-job mentorship, training, and professional development.
• Participate in industry forums, as required, to enhance the sharing of best practices and lessons learned.
• Contribute to the ongoing building of a high performing team of technical experts and professionals to provide timely, coordinated and comprehensive support to business client groups.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

• We are seeking a highly collaborative socio-economic lead who has knowledge and experience in leading socio-economic planning, programs and strategies.
• You will work with various environmental discipline groups, such as human health and ecological risk assessors, site remediation, community economic development planning, and EIS specialists.
• Master's or Doctorate degree focus on environmental or social science from a recognized institution is required.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Social Impact Assessment, and related fields that might include Indigenous Relations, Environment, Archaeology, Anthropology, Law, Community Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Land, or Government Relations.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of the US and Canada regulatory processes and consultation guidelines, particularly as they are related to brownfield site redevelopment and the energy industry.
• Experience engaging with regulatory and business representatives and communities to resolve complex and often contentious issues.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect :

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
• Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
• Competitive compensation package : annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $160,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work / life balance
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [email protected] for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are going to be blunt - the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.