Environmental Project Manager – Ecology & Permitting (BC)

SLR Consulting; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

SLR Canada is seeking a Project Manager based in BC to lead environmental assessment and permitting projects across mining, energy, and infrastructure. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate field programs, and ensure quality deliverables from RFP to project closure, with travel across western and northern Canada as needed.

This role offers growth within a global environmental sciences practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of relevant consulting experience in western and northern Canada.
• Strong working knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations.
• Proven project management experience with scope, budget, schedule, and team coordination.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Environmental field skills (water quality, hydrogeology, fisheries).
• PMI-PMP designation is an asset.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License with ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex and multidisciplinary environmental assessment, permitting, and compliance projects for clients in mining, energy, infrastructure, and other sectors.
• Manage project teams to ensure timelines, budgets, and schedules are met.
• Plan and oversee field programs with a focus on health and safety and technical quality; occasional fieldwork may be required.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and delivering high-quality, fit-for-purpose environmental solutions.
• Support Sector Leads in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to expand the company’s client base and project portfolio in western and northern Canada.
• Contribute technical expertise to support regulatory applications, including provincial and federal environmental assessments and permitting processes.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Technical writing

Fieldwork planning

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

SLR Canada is seeking a Project Manager based in BC to lead environmental assessment and permitting projects across mining, energy, and infrastructure. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate field programs, and ensure quality deliverables from RFP to project closure, with travel across western and northern Canada as needed.

This role offers growth within a global environmental sciences practice.