Head of Offshore Wind Regulatory & Stakeholder Strategy

Poutrix; Halifax; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Canada is seeking a senior leader to help position clients for success in offshore wind and energy transition projects in Atlantic Canada, focusing on Nova Scotia. You will provide senior leadership for complex bids, engage regulators, Indigenous Nations, and stakeholders, and shape regulatory strategies for timely approvals.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Arcadis and with offshore wind developers, monitoring CNSOER processes and future impact assessments to maximize project

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in an appropriate scientific discipline such as environmental science, studies, planning, or engineering.
• 15+ years of relevant experience, including 10+ years in a consulting environment.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., RPP, P.Geo., RPBio, EP) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and technical oversight for complex, high‑profile projects while maintaining technical authority within their area of expertise and guiding multidisciplinary teams across Arcadis.
• Lead market, stakeholder, and regulatory intelligence related to CNSOER Call for Bids to position clients for success in SLL acquisition.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with regulators, Indigenous Nations, community groups, and industry stakeholders to navigate complex regulatory environments.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in environmental science, planning, or engineering

Job description

Arcadis in Canada is seeking a senior leader to help position clients for success in offshore wind and energy transition projects in Atlantic Canada, focusing on Nova Scotia. You will provide senior leadership for complex bids, engage regulators, Indigenous Nations, and stakeholders, and shape regulatory strategies for timely approvals.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Arcadis and with offshore wind developers, monitoring CNSOER processes and future impact assessments to maximize project