Senior Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Goldbeck Recruiting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Job summary

A boutique consulting firm in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Senior Project Manager specializing in environmental and regulatory advisory services. The role requires 7+ years of experience and strong leadership skills to manage client relationships, project teams, and regulatory strategies. A post-secondary degree is required along with excellent communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary between $115,000 to $150,000, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in environmental, regulatory, or resource development consulting.
• Experience with environmental and/or socioeconomic impact assessments in BC or other Canadian jurisdictions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across time, cost, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to ensure delivery.
• Develop and implement regulatory strategies and permitting plans.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Indigenous relations

Strong communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Post-secondary degree in a relevant field

Tools

PMP designation

Job description

Our client is a boutique consulting firm specializing in permitting, regulatory, and environmental advisory services. They support clients in the natural resources and infrastructure sectors, working closely with leadership teams, Indigenous communities, and regulators to deliver complex projects. Their performance-based model aligns their success directly with client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, including managing scopes, proposals, invoicing, and payments
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring delivery across scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Monitor and forecast project performance (scope, schedule, budget), and proactively resolve risks and delays
• Manage contracts, amendments, and external consultants/contractors
• Develop and implement regulatory strategies and permitting plans to support project approvals
• Support and coordinate Indigenous engagement and stakeholder relations, including agreement implementation
• Collaborate with leadership on project strategy, resource planning, and business development initiatives
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree in a relevant field
• 7+ years of project management experience in environmental, regulatory, or resource development consulting
• Experience with environmental and/or socioeconomic impact assessments in BC (other Canadian jurisdictions is an asset)
• Experience working with proponents, regulators, and/or Indigenous Nations
• Strong understanding of Indigenous relations, including First Nations rights and title
• Strategic thinker with the ability to assess risks and develop long-term solutions
• Strong leadership skills, including delegation, mentorship, and team accountability
• Ability to manage competing priorities across time, cost, and quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, simplifying complex regulatory concepts
• Adaptable and effective in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

Assets

• PMP designation or equivalent project management training
• Knowledge of environmental assessment legislation across Canada
• Experience in the mining sector
• Experience working with remote and multidisciplinary teams

Salary: $115,000-$150,000 | Performance Bonus | Paid Vacation | Benefits