Intermediate Environmental Assessment & Permitting Practitioner

Stantec; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Metro Vancouver is seeking intermediate and senior regulatory specialists to manage environmental assessment and permitting projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include leading assessments, managing proposals, and fostering client relationships. Join a company dedicated to the environment and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience in environmental assessments.
• Professional designation (R.P.Bio) is required.
• Experience with federal and/or provincial permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to environmental assessments and permitting activities.
• Prepare proposals and manage client communication.
• Provide technical direction and mentor staff.

Skills

Interpersonal and social skills

Knowledge of environmental assessment processes

Technical writing skills

Project management experience

Leadership and client-focused skills

Ability to work on multiple deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science - Biology, Ecology, Forestry or related field

Job description

Overview

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Stantec has opportunities for intermediate and senior regulatory specialists to help lead our environmental assessment and permitting projects. Working with our biological, physical sciences, human environment, and engineering teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and contributing to environmental assessments and permitting activities for a variety of projects. These projects will be in the ports and marine, transportation, oil and gas, mining, or power sectors. The environmental assessment & permitting practitioner will be focused on providing technical support for environmental planning studies, management plans, and regulatory permit applications. They will also be comfortable in client-facing roles, leading and managing tasks.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Promoting a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment Program
• Managing completion of multidisciplinary environmental deliverables included by not limited to effects assessment sections, environmental management plans and permit applications.
• Authoring regulatory and technical sections of applications
• Preparing proposals (budget development and proposal writing)
• Client management, client communication and business development
• Providing technical direction to staff/mentoring of staff and receiving technical direction from reviewers
• Implementing project QA/QC procedures (including quality and independent reviews of draft deliverables)
• Build collaborative relationships with other Stantec staff, including Stantec’s national Assessment and Permitting team
• Support in engagement activities with regulators, Indigenous groups, communities, and stakeholders as part of the project design, environmental assessment and permitting process

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong interpersonal and social skills and ability to interact across a broad range of audiences/ technical backgrounds including internal and external clients and regulatory agencies
• Knowledgeable of the federal and provincial environmental assessment process and experience working on environmental assessments
• Knowledgeable of and experienced with federal and/or provincial permitting requirements
• Practical knowledge of environmental mitigation and best management practices
• Project management and subcontractor management experience is an asset
• Demonstrated technical writing skills and strong verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, client-focused, positive attitude
• Ability to work with multiple teams and on multiple deadlines
• Organize and share information effectively amongst different disciplines
• Indigenous and public engagement experience
• Keen interest in building effective networks, interacting with clients, and fostering long-term relationships that contribute to our business
• Committed to providing quality deliverables in a timely manner
• Ability to work in a team setting, accept responsibility and meet deadlines

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Science - Biology, Ecology, Forestry, or related field.

Minimum 5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience including fieldwork.

Professional designation (R.P.Bio) is required.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time, as well as work in the field. Fieldwork may include remote work, long drives, 2+ week shifts away from home, exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Please include detailed information on field-based skills and valid health and safety training (first aid, Ground Disturbance II, auxiliary vehicles, etc.).

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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