Senior Environmental Planner

Stantec

Yellowknife

On-site

CAD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness spending account

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner in Yellowknife to join the Assessment and Permitting team. This role involves leading environmental assessments and supporting regulatory compliance across diverse sectors. The ideal candidate will have a BA in a relevant field, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to quality deliverables. The position offers hybrid work opportunities and significant potential for professional growth within a vibrant team environment.

Qualifications

Direct experience leading or supporting environmental assessments.
Knowledge of territorial and federal legislation applicable in the Northwest Territories.
Minimum of 15 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Lead environmental impact assessments and permitting projects.
Collaborate on project delivery involving assessment and permitting.
Assist in preparation of technical documents for regulatory applications.

Skills

Environmental assessments

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or Environmental Studies

Master’s degree (or in progress)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

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.

Stantec’s Prairies and Territories Environmental Services group is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to work with our Assessment and Permitting team. This role supports environmental review and licensing, an increasingly critical component of development projects across Canada and globally. We are looking for a motivated, collaborative team player who is passionate about making a positive impact on the environment. There’s no end to the scope and significance of your work, and to where it can take you at Stantec.

In this role, the successful candidate will provide support to all stages of a project’s lifecycle including assessment, permitting and approval requirements, construction support, and post‑construction support. Projects will include small to large‑scale provincial and federal environmental assessments for the power and energy, infrastructure, oil and gas, transportation, and mining sectors. With a working knowledge in federal, provincial, and municipal jurisdictions, you will be joining a multidisciplinary team in Environmental Services at Stantec who works closely with our multidisciplinary teams (e.g., ecosystems, water resources, cultural resources, and site investigation and remediation teams).

We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and accountable, has good attention to detail, has great communication skills who thrives working in a team environment, and a creative thinker with demonstrated problem solving skills and a drive to support clients and internal teams to find solutions. The successful candidate will support projects to meet their regulatory requirements and facilitate the completion of deliverables concerning the regulatory approval processes and compliance.

The role is based in the Stantec office in Yellowknife. The office has a vibrant and dynamic environment with unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. With a talented and collaborative team of professionals in Yellowknife and across Canada, we are looking for a motivated professional to round out our dynamic team.

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead and assist with environmental impact assessment and permitting projects in Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Collaborate with Stantec colleagues on pursuits and project delivery that involves assessment and permitting
Provide environmental regulatory knowledge and expertise to a wide variety of projects
Assist project teams in the preparation of technical documents that support regulatory application development and submission
Support the identification and assessment of environmental features, constraints, alternatives, potential effects, mitigation measures, and avoidance opportunities
Liaise with local, provincial, and federal agencies regarding permits and approvals
Share knowledge and experience to help develop more junior staff
Seek out and develop relationships with new and existing clients
Lead quality proposals and projects from inception to completion
Comply with health and safety and quality management processes
Participate in team and independent based work
Take part in on‑the‑job learning and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

Direct experience leading or supporting environmental assessments and/or permitting of municipal, industrial, or government projects in Northwest Territories, Nunavut, or Yukon
Experience in, or a solid understanding of, the consulting industry in a multidisciplinary environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in project management, including financial, technical, and scheduling aspects
Knowledge of territorial and federal environmental legislation applicable in Northwest Territories and Nunavut is required
Planning and undertaking field/community research programs and/or stakeholder engagement in northern Canada is an asset
Demonstrated strong and effective technical writing and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Proven problem‑solving skills and innovative thinking
Committed to providing quality deliverables in a timely manner
Ability to work with initiative, professionalism and confidentiality, while multi‑tasking and adapting to change in a very dynamic environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365
Leadership experience and commitment to Stantec values including inclusion and diversity

Your Capabilities and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences, Environmental Studies or relevant Engineering field (e.g., geography, ecology, or energy transition).
A Master’s degree (or master’s degree in progress) is an asset.
Holding or eligibility to obtain a relevant professional designation (e.g., P. Bio, R.P.F., P.Ag, EP, P.Eng) preferred but, not required.
A minimum of 15 years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Previous consulting experience preferred.
A valid driver’s license.
A typical office environment includes working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

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 the Team

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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