Hybrid Senior EA & Permitting Lead for Mining Projects

Ausenco; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development

Work-life balance

Wellness program

Leadership mentorship

Job summary

Ausenco is a rapidly growing firm delivering innovative environmental assessment and permitting services across North America, with a focus on Canada. We seek a Regulatory and Permitting Specialist to join our team in Canada, offering exposure to diverse mining and major projects, and the chance to lead EA and permitting activities with senior leads and project managers.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, schedule management, regulator-ready submissions, and collaboration with regulators,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant Canada experience leading EA or permitting tasks.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and deliver on schedule.
• Strong written and verbal communication for regulatory documentation.
• Professional designation (R.P.Bio., P.Eng.) is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, resource management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day EA and permitting scopes across mining and major projects.
• Coordinate inputs from multiple environmental and social disciplines.
• Direct senior staff and ensure regulator-ready submissions.
• Manage regulator review cycles, information requests, and resubmissions.
• Support engagement with regulators, Indigenous groups, and stakeholders.
• Assist in proposals and EA-led regulatory opportunities.

Skills

EA delivery

Permitting experience

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences/engineering/relevant discipline

Job description

Ausenco is a rapidly growing firm delivering innovative environmental assessment and permitting services across North America, with a focus on Canada. We seek a Regulatory and Permitting Specialist to join our team in Canada, offering exposure to diverse mining and major projects, and the chance to lead EA and permitting activities with senior leads and project managers.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, schedule management, regulator-ready submissions, and collaboration with regulators,