Environmental Program Lead — Flexible Work & Impact

FortisBC; Castlegar; Hybrid; CAD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

FortisBC is seeking an environmental professional to manage environmental risk and regulatory compliance across project teams and external agencies in British Columbia. The role involves oversight of consultants, ensuring permits and protections are in place, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to advance compliance and sustainable practices.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, seven years of experience, and professional certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental sciences, natural resource management, or environmental planning.
• Seven years of experience managing environmental issues related to aquatic/terrestrial resources, vegetation, and incidents.
• Professional environmental certification or membership in BC bodies (RPBio, RBTech, PEng, PGeo, AScT, PAg, or RPF) or eligible for membership.
• Working knowledge of BC and federal environmental legislation, regulations, bylaws, and permitting in the energy sector; field experience is an asset.
• Strong communication and technical expertise, including public speaking, with focus in aquatic/terrestrial resources, vegetation, or incident management.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Support operations and project teams in environmental risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Provide environmental oversight and guidance on risks, requirements, and protection measures.
• Oversee environmental consultants, set expectations, review deliverables, and ensure compliance.
• Ensure operations and projects comply with environmental regulations, corporate standards, permits, and protection requirements.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies; support improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental risk management

Independent and team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/environmental sciences/natural resource management/environmental planning

Job description

FortisBC is seeking an environmental professional to manage environmental risk and regulatory compliance across project teams and external agencies in British Columbia. The role involves oversight of consultants, ensuring permits and protections are in place, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to advance compliance and sustainable practices.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, seven years of experience, and professional certification eligibility.