Environmental Planner

Triton Environmental Consultants LTD.; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm in Canada is seeking skilled Environmental Planners to join their team. You will be responsible for advancing exciting projects, ensuring compliance with various regulatory requirements from permitting to post-construction monitoring. The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years of relevant experience, technical writing skills, and thorough knowledge of environmental legislation. Enjoy a collaborative culture, competitive salary, and benefits including professional development and flexible work options.

Benefits

Health Spending Account

Pension matching

Paid professional membership fees

Professional development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Registered with a provincial governing body, such as the BC College of Applied Biologists.
• At least five years of relevant technical experience, particularly in oil and gas.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Scoping environmental permitting and planning requirements for projects.
• Preparing and submitting environmental regulatory applications.
• Participating in meetings with clients and regulators.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Regulatory processes

Project management

Education

Registered with a provincial governing body

Minimum five years of relevant experience

Job description

Your future. Our Environment. One shared purpose.

Our Company

With over three decades of experience, Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. (Triton) delivers pragmatic environmental solutions that help projects move forward responsibly. Our people-first, safety-driven approach shapes everything we do and strengthens the partnerships we build with clients, communities, and industry. Environmental science is at the heart of our work, and our multidisciplinary team includes experts in aquatic and wildlife biology, soil science, vegetation ecology, environmental assessment, auditing, monitoring, inspection, and resource management. Supporting our work is a dedicated group of corporate and administrative professionals who help ensure our teams have what they need to excel. Together, we bring the technical expertise and organizational support required to develop smart, effective environmental strategies tailored to every project.

Your Opportunity

Triton is growing and we are hiring to support that growth! We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Planners to join our well-established team of environmental professionals!

In this role, you will be working with project teams to help advance some of the most exciting projects in British Columbia and Alberta through their full regulatory life cycle, from the permitting and planning stage to post-construction environmental monitoring. You will be responsible for leading and providing guidance on multi-discipline environmental scopes that consider relevant federal, provincial, and municipal legislation and guidelines. You will also author, or assist with authoring, various technical reports required through the regulatory approvals process.

Your Impact

• Scoping environmental permitting and planning requirements for projects and provide advice to clients
• Preparing and submitting federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulatory applications and authorizations
• Participating in technical meetings with clients, regulators, Triton project teams, and other stakeholders
• Providing regulatory and permitting guidance and recommendations to project teams
• Preparing and authenticating technical reports, including but not limited to Environmental Assessments, Environmental Overview Assessments, Fish and Fish Habitat reports, Environmental Management Plans, and Environmental Protection Plans
• Preparing and/or assisting with the preparation of proposals, internal guidance documents, and presentations

Your Skills & Experience

• Must be registered with a provincial governing body (e.g., the BC College of Applied Biologists, Alberta Society of Professional Biologists, BC or AB Institute of Agrology)
• Have at least five years of relevant technical experience, including submitting regulatory applications (experience in the oil and gas industry preferred)
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of provincial and federal environmental legislation and regulatory processes (including, but not limited to, the Water Sustainability Act, Wildlife Act, Fisheries Act, BCER’s Environmental Protection and Management Guideline, Alberta Water Act, Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, federal Fisheries Act, CER Filing Manual)
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, including the ability to adhere to QA/QC procedures, budgets, and timelines
• Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Your Future at Triton

For more than three decades, Triton has helped clients balance development with environmental responsibility through pragmatic, science-based solutions. At Triton, people come first. We’ve built a collaborative, safety-conscious culture where you can grow your career, make an impact, and create lasting connections.

You’ll Enjoy

• Exciting, meaningful projects across Western Canada
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a Health Spending Account and pension matching
• Paid professional membership fees
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work options

Your Compensation

Salary Range: $40-$58 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Location, Work Schedule & Flexibility

With offices across British Columbia and Alberta this position offers opportunity to work out of various office locations such as Vancouver BC, Kamloops BC, Vernon BC, Terrace BC, Kitimat BC, Prince Rupert BC & Prince George BC, Calgary AB & Edmonton AB. Triton promotes and encourages a collaborative team culture; with a hybrid work schedule (i.e., three days per week in the office) supported.

Your Next Step

Ready to bring your skills to a collaborative and respected team? We invite you to apply by submitting your resume and an optional cover letter. This posting will remain open until filled.

Your Inclusive Workplace

At Triton, we are committed to a respectful, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request; please contact [e-mail] to make arrangements. Thank you for considering Triton Environmental Consultants. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.