Intermediate Environmental Assessment & Permitting Practitioner

Stantec; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental consulting is seeking intermediate and senior regulatory specialists to lead environmental assessment and permitting projects. The ideal candidates will apply their expertise in various sectors including ports, transportation, and energy. They will manage projects from conception to completion, engaging with clients and regulatory authorities, and fostering team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in environmental assessments and permitting.
• Eligible for a professional designation in British Columbia.
• Experience with BC Environmental Assessment Act or similar processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading environmental assessments and permitting activities for various projects.
• Managing multidisciplinary environmental deliverables and client communication.
• Supporting engagement with regulators and stakeholders during projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Client management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor or graduate degree in environmental, physical science, or engineering

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities we support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

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

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 or graduate degree in an environmental, physical science, or engineering related discipline.

A minimum of eight years of experience specializing in environmental assessments and permitting.

Obtained or is eligible for a professional designation in British Columbia (e.g., R.P.Bio., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag. etc.).

Experience carrying projects through the BC Environmental Assessment Act, Impact Assessment Act or National Energy Board environmental assessment processes.

Possess a valid Driver’s license.

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.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Additional Information

• Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):
• Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)
• Min Pay Range: Lower Mainland $79,200
• Max Pay Range: Lower Mainland $114,800
• Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.