Climate Adaptation Specialist at Arcadis

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

134400.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Climate Risk Assessment, Climate Adaptation, Resilience Planning, Technical Writing, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, Market Awareness, Client Engagement, Knowledge Sharing, Business Development, Proposal Development, Collaboration, Innovation

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: The Climate Adaptation Specialist will join the Disaster and Climate Resilience Solution Team and will report to the Climate Adaptation Solutions Director for Canada. This role focuses on providing technical leadership and contributing to the development and implementation of Arcadis' climate adaptation and resilience strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director to develop and execute the Canada Climate Adaptation Strategy and will work with the project teams and leadership to deliver innovative solutions aligned with emerging market trends, client needs, and regulatory drivers. They will actively collaborate across sectors and geographies to ensure the successful delivery of projects and the growth of Arcadis' climate adaptation portfolio. This position emphasizes project execution and team collaboration, requiring strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. The Specialist will also play a role in fostering knowledge-sharing within Arcadis. We work on impactful projects that require innovative approaches while building on existing best practices in science, engineering, urban planning, digital solutions, and policy design in Canada and internationally. We think of ourselves as creative artists in disaster and climate risk management. We like complex challenges, we ask big questions, and we work with great people across Arcadis and external community of experts to find solutions. Disaster and climate resilience is our passion, and we do it with a sense of duty and activism. Role accountabilities: Client Engagement and Market Awareness: Key responsibilities for this role include engaging with clients and maintaining a solid understanding of their needs, as well as staying up-to-date on market trends and regulatory developments related to climate adaptation in Canada. The role involves supporting the development of proposals and presentations by contributing technical insights and providing contextual information during project pursuits. Active participation in industry events, conferences, and technical forums is also important, as it helps to broaden professional networks and offers opportunities to showcase Arcadis' climate adaptation work. Technical Delivery and Project Support: On the technical delivery and project support side, you will lead and contribute your expertise to climate risk assessment, climate adaptation, and resilience planning projects, ensuring that the work delivered is of high quality and meets client expectations. Developing tailored solutions and deliverables is a key part of the job, and you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to address complex challenges. Keeping abreast of advancements in technical methodologies, relevant standards, and industry best practices—and applying this knowledge to ongoing project work—is essential. Team Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Collaboration and knowledge sharing are also central to this position. You will work closely with internal teams, including technical specialists and project managers, to ensure the successful execution of projects. Sharing knowledge and lessons learned with colleagues, as well as seeking opportunities to leverage best practices across projects and regions, is strongly encouraged. Business Development Support: Supporting business development is another important aspect of the role. This includes assisting with market research and competitor analysis to help identify new opportunities and areas for innovation in climate adaptation. You may be asked to contribute to business development activities such as preparing content for thought leadership pieces or supporting client engagement initiatives, often in coordination with leadership. You will also play a role in helping to grow Arcadis' climate adaptation practice by supporting strategies that align with global and client priorities. Skills and Competencies: The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of climate risk assessment and climate adaptation methods and best practices. Excellent technical writing and communication skills are required, along with strong reporting and presentation abilities. The role also demands strong problem-solving and analytical skills, enabling the development of creative and practical solutions. Interpersonal skills are important for effective collaboration across teams and for building lasting relationships with Arcadis experts and clients. Strong project management skills are also essential to succeed in this role. Qualifications & Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience: A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Planning, Geography, Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline. 5-10 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, climate adaptation, or resilience planning. Experience delivering medium to large-scale climate adaptation projects. Strong understanding of, and experience with, international best practices in climate adaptation, national climate adaptation strategy, standards, regulations and codes of practice. System thinking approach and an understanding of how various sectors and expertise play a role in climate risk assessment and climate adaptation planning. Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. The salary range for this position is $89,600-134,400. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role. LI-HC2 Resilience-NA Environment-NA LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Climate Adaptation Specialist will provide technical leadership in developing and implementing climate adaptation strategies. They will engage with clients, lead climate risk assessments, and collaborate with project teams to deliver innovative solutions.