Land, Permitting, and Regulatory Advisor

Morson Human Resources Limited; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is seeking a Land, Permitting, and Regulatory professional in Edmonton, AB for permanent on-site work. The role focuses on coordinating land, permitting, and regulatory requirements across oil & gas, energy and power projects.

The candidate will lead Canadian permitting efforts, engage regulatory agencies, and develop risk-aware roadmaps while ensuring environmental practices and compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in regulatory and permitting roles, ideally in large-scale oil & gas, energy and power generation projects.
• Direct permitting experience during the engineering phases of major capital projects.
• Proven background working with regulatory agencies across Alberta and British Columbia.
• Post-secondary degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field.
• Strong understanding of Canadian regulatory frameworks; BC certifications are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regulatory and permitting activities throughout the engineering phase of major projects.
• Prepare and submit applications for permits and licenses for upstream, downstream, and pipeline projects.
• Develop comprehensive permitting roadmaps tailored to Canadian regulations.
• Provide expert advice on regulatory and environmental practices to internal teams and clients.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, maintaining professional communication and compliance.
• Develop and manage databases of regulatory frameworks for corporate and project use.
• Support inspections and audits by compiling technical documentation and assessments.
• Interpret and apply relevant policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Support the development of environmental assessments and industrial approval applications.

Skills

Regulatory coordination

Permitting management

Regulatory submissions

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science

Tools

P&IDs knowledge

Job description

Position: Land, Permitting, and Regulatory

Location: Edmonton, AB

Type: Permanent, on-site

Salary Expectations: $120,000 - $135,000

Position Overview:

Our client, an international engineering, procurement, and construction management company, is seeking a Land, Permitting, and Regulatory to coordinate land, permitting, and regulatory requirements on oil & gas, energy and power generation industrial projects.

Job Requirements:

• Coordinate regulatory and permitting activities throughout the engineering phase of major projects.
• Prepare and submit applications for permits and licenses for upstream, downstream, and pipeline projects.
• Develop comprehensive permitting roadmaps tailored to Canadian regulations.
• Provide expert advice on regulatory and environmental practices to internal teams and clients.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, maintaining professional communication and compliance.
• Develop and manage databases of regulatory frameworks for corporate and project use.
• Support inspections and audits by compiling technical documentation and assessments.
• Interpret and apply relevant policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Support the development of environmental assessments and industrial approval applications.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 7–10 years of experience in regulatory and permitting roles, ideally in large-scale oil & gas, energy and power generation industrial projects.
• Direct permitting experience during the engineering phases of major capital projects.
• Proven background working with international companies and regulatory agencies across Alberta and British Columbia.
• Post-secondary degree (college or university) in engineering, environmental science, or related field.
• Strong understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and general arrangements (GAs).
• Knowledge of Canadian regulatory frameworks; BC-specific certifications are an asset.