Environmental Permitting Specialist

AtkinsRéalis; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Environmental Permitting Specialist to join their team. This role involves supporting energy and infrastructure projects, especially in the nuclear sector, managing permitting activities, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate is experienced in environmental assessments with a focus on nuclear energy, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Employee share plans

Pension schemes

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience managing environmental assessments and permits.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in nuclear energy projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver environmental permitting activities in the energy sector.
• Coordinate environmental approvals from different agencies.
• Lead project scope, budget, and quality oversight.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Planning, Science, or related field

Job description

Environmental Permitting Specialist

Join AtkinsRéalis in shaping a sustainable future. We are committed to engineering solutions that benefit our planet and its people.

Our esteemed Environmental Permitting and Management team is expanding, with a focus on infrastructure, power, and renewables projects. We seek an Environmental Permitting Specialist to support energy and infrastructure projects, especially in the nuclear sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with environmental standards, regulations, assessments, and permitting in Canada. This is a mid-level role based in Ontario, with consideration for other locations nationwide.

Our work involves managing projects throughout their lifecycle—from initial assessment to regulatory approval, compliance during construction, and operational management. Our team collaborates to ensure social acceptance and environmental commitments are met.

At AtkinsRéalis, we offer a flexible, dynamic environment emphasizing integrity, safety, collaboration, and excellence, with competitive compensation and benefits. You will be integral to our team, working on diverse projects and collaborating with environmental and engineering professionals across Canada and globally.

Your role within the team :

• Manage and deliver environmental permitting activities, especially within the energy (nuclear preferred) sector, as part of a broader project team.
• Coordinate obtaining and maintaining environmental approvals from municipal, provincial, and federal agencies.
• Lead project scope, budget, schedule, and quality oversight.
• Develop and implement consultation and engagement programs, including with First Nations and Indigenous communities.
• Manage external subcontractors effectively.
• Delegate tasks and guide junior staff, providing technical supervision.
• Assist in developing proposals and business development activities.
• Engage with clients and regulatory agencies to ensure timely project delivery.
• Support growth in environmental planning and assessment markets.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis :

• Work on major projects for diverse clients.
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
• Access extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Benefit from competitive pay, flexible benefits, employee share plans, and pension schemes.
• Work in a safety-focused environment.

The ideal candidate :

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Planning, Science, or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience managing environmental assessments and permits, preferably in nuclear energy projects.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with nuclear regulators is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental project management, including budgeting, scope, and scheduling.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, capable of handling multiple tasks.
• Experience in fast-paced engineering or consulting environments.
• Membership in professional bodies (e.g., RPP, PMP, EP) is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required.

If you're ready for this challenge, apply today to help engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular