Senior Environmental Planner: Lead NA Permitting & Strategy

Hatch Ltd.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Mississauga, Ontario seeks a Senior Environmental Planner to lead complex infrastructure, energy, mining, and transportation projects across Canada and the United States.

You will develop permitting strategies, manage environmental assessments, and lead multidisciplinary teams while engaging clients, regulators, and Indigenous communities. The role requires strong consulting and project management skills, with experience navigating regulatory environments and delivering practical,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of environmental planning, permitting, and/or regulatory experience in a consulting role.
• Experience leading environmental assessments and permitting programs for major projects in mining, metals, power/ utilities, or transportation infra.
• Experience with cross-border North American projects, especially Canada and the US.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and engagement programs.
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation preferred; MCIP an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning, permitting, environmental assessment, and impact assessment projects across North America, focusing on Ontario and western Canada.
• Develop regulatory and permitting strategies to facilitate approvals.
• Guide multidisciplinary project teams and manage client, regulator, and stakeholder relationships.
• Provide technical oversight, quality assurance, and peer review for deliverables.
• Support business development, proposals, and client scoping activities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning or related discipline

Master's degree considered an asset

Job description

Hatch Ltd. in Mississauga, Ontario seeks a Senior Environmental Planner to lead complex infrastructure, energy, mining, and transportation projects across Canada and the United States.

You will develop permitting strategies, manage environmental assessments, and lead multidisciplinary teams while engaging clients, regulators, and Indigenous communities. The role requires strong consulting and project management skills, with experience navigating regulatory environments and delivering practical,