Senior Environmental Professional

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Resource Group (SRG) – Environmental Services is seeking a Senior Environmental Professional to lead multidisciplinary programs across Western and Northern Canada.

The role supports mining, infrastructure, utilities, transportation, renewable energy, gas, and land-development projects through environmental planning, permitting, assessment, compliance, construction monitoring, wetland and habitat studies, reclamation, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Leadership of environmental programs and teams.
• Strong writing and communication skills for reports and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary environmental teams on mining, infrastructure, and energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning, permitting, assessment, compliance, and construction monitoring programs.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, safety, and client expectations.
• Direct wetland delineations, habitat assessments, wildlife and species-at-risk surveys, and water-quality monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in environmental fields

Job description

Spectrum Resource Group (SRG) – Environmental Services

Location: Western Canada | Hybrid and Field-Based | Full-Time, Permanent Employment Type: Full-Time

Mandatory Requirements

• Ability to carry field equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to work in a safety sensitive environment (i.e. pre-access D&A, familiarity with field-level project documentation, etc.)

Position Summary

SRG is seeking a Senior Environmental Professional to lead multidisciplinary environmental programs across Western and Northern Canada. The role supports mining, infrastructure, utilities, transportation, renewable energy, gas, and land-development projects through environmental planning, permitting, assessment, compliance, construction monitoring, wetland and habitat studies, reclamation, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning, permitting, assessment, compliance, and construction monitoring programs.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, technical quality, deliverables, safety, and client expectations.
• Direct wetland delineations, aquatic and terrestrial habitat assessments, wildlife and species-at-risk surveys, water-quality monitoring, fish salvage, and reclamation programs.
• Develop and implement Environmental Management Plans, Environmental Protection Plans, mitigation measures, corrective actions, and erosion and sediment control programs.
• Prepare and review assessments, permit applications, management plans, inspection records, compliance reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Provide senior technical oversight and quality assurance for field programs, environmental audits, and monitoring deliverables.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, Indigenous Nations and Communities, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Mentor environmental staff and support proposals, business development, strategic planning, and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, environmental science, ecology, fisheries, reclamation science, natural resource management, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional biologist or equivalent environmental professional with significant hands‑on experience.
• Eight to ten years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, management, construction monitoring, permitting, or regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership of environmental programs for mining, infrastructure, utilities, energy, transportation, or major construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Western Canadian environmental legislation, permitting, protection practices, and reclamation principles.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver safe, technically sound projects on schedule and within budget.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic work environment and contribute positively to a small, team‑oriented group.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, stakeholder‑engagement, and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to remote locations across Western and Northern Canada.

Professional Credentials

• Professional registration, or eligibility for registration, in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, or Yukon is preferred.
• Relevant credentials include: P.Biol. (Alberta) or R.P.Bio. (British Columbia) P.Ag. (British Columbia, Alberta, or Saskatchewan) CPESC or CAN-CISEC Environmental Professional (EP)

Why Join SRG

Lead high-impact environmental projects across Western and Northern Canada. Collaborate with environmental, forestry, vegetation‑management, reclamation, and resource professionals. Advance responsible development, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and sustainable project delivery. Support practice growth through technical leadership, mentorship, business development, and strategic project involvement.

Work Environment

Hybrid and field‑based work, with regular travel to remote sites, industrial facilities, mines, infrastructure projects, and construction sites. Extended field assignments and longer workdays may be required to meet project and client schedules. Ability to carry field equipment weighing 50 pounds or more. Ability to work in a safety sensitive environment (i.e. pre-access D&A, familiarity with field‑level project documentation, etc.)

An employee‑owned company formed in 2017, Wright Canada Holdings is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries, representing our family of companies across Canada and is comprised of Spectrum Resource Group, Wright Tree Service of Canada, ArborCare® and CNUC of Canada. Our operations and clientele stretch across Canada from British Columbia to New Brunswick. Together as a family of companies, we provide integrated vegetation management, consulting and operations, and other outdoor services in Canada. Wright Tree Service of Canada offers the entire package of vegetation management services, including integrated vegetation management, storm restoration, work planning services to utility companies and their communities across Canada. ArborCare® provides commercial and residential tree and lawn care services in Calgary. Assisting utilities in improving their utility vegetation management programs through inspection and auditing services, emergency response, consulting, and research, often combined with software and LiDAR solutions in Canada. Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management solutions provider with expertise in reforestation, vegetation management and forest management. They provide these services to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.