Senior Lead, Regulatory Approvals

Glencore; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

EVR, a Canadian steelmaking coal producer, is seeking a Senior Lead, Regulatory Approvals to direct the SERA component of major projects. You will lead complex permitting plans, respond to emerging issues, and secure approvals.

You will mentor junior staff, manage budgets and schedules, collaborate with Indigenous groups and partners, and ensure alignment with EVR's environmental and social programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of regulatory strategies, baseline and environmental assessments, permit applications, regulatory review, and engagement processes for major water quality mitigation or mine development projects.
• Lead multi-disciplinary consulting teams with close collaboration with engineering teams.
• Ensure projects align with Indigenous agreements and EVR's environmental and social programs.
• Manage budgets, schedule, and scope of the SERA components of projects.
• Collaborate with mine operations and project teams to integrate SERA aspects.

Education

Environmental Science or Engineering degree

Job description

Application Deadline:

September 29th, 2026

What we offer:

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys. EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development. We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions. We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Specialist, Regulatory Approvals, the Senior Lead, Regulatory Approvals is responsible for directing and managing the Social, Environmental, and Regulatory Approvals (SERA) component of major projects. They will be independently leading complex projects from the development of strategic permitting plans, building solutions to emerging issues, to acquiring approvals for complex projects.

Benefits:

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Health Lifestyle Account
• Relocation Assistance

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Lead the development of regulatory strategies, baseline and environmental assessments, permit applications, regulatory review, and engagement processes for major water quality mitigation or mine development projects
• Lead multi-disciplinary consulting teams with close collaboration with engineering teams
• Ensure that projects align with requirements set out in agreements with Indigenous groups, and with EVR's regional environmental and social programs
• Manage budgets, schedule, and scope of the SERA components of projects
• Collaborate with mine operations, project teams, and subject matter specialists to ensure full integration of SERA aspects within the project
• Provide briefings to the SERA Advisory Group and Project Board members
• Manage and mentor junior regulatory approvals staff
• Identify risks and opportunities, and recommend changes to the strategic direction for SERA processes and guidelines

Requirements:

• Environmental Science or Engineering degree in a related field
• Minimum eight years of demonstrated ability in leading regulatory approvals in the natural resource sector, preferably in mining
• Solid understanding of provincial and federal regulatory approvals practices, legislation, and regulations, especially within B.C., is considered an asset
• Ability to lead a team of consultants and direct reports, and collaborate with partners, including government officials, Indigenous groups, and communities of interest is critical
• A solid understanding of how environmental disciplines relate to one another through impact assessment
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent

Salary range:

$140,000 - $165,000 CAD/year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

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About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.