Senior Environmental Assessment Specialist (Environmental)

TL;DR

Senior Environmental Assessment Specialist (Environmental): Leading planning studies, environmental assessments, and permit applications for mining and industrial projects with an accent on impact assessment reports and regulatory compliance. Focus on designing social impact assessments, interfacing with First Nations and government bodies, and ensuring environmental governance.

Location: Remote (Canada) or based in Whitehorse, YT; Vancouver, BC; or Saskatoon, SK

Salary: $100,000 - $165,000 a year

Company

An environmental consulting and remediation business specializing in water treatment, microbiological testing, and turnkey remediation for the mining and industrial sectors.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of environmental and social impact assessments (EA) and permit applications.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary technical teams to optimize project environmental design and streamline regulatory processes.
• Interface and communicate with First Nations, government agencies, stakeholders, and communities to advance permitting activities.
• Provide corporate technical support regarding environmental compliance, governance, and permitting.
• Mentor and provide technical training to junior and intermediate team members.
• Support the development of client proposals and identify business development opportunities in mining and other sectors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 7-9 years of experience in environmental consulting, A/E/C or relevant industry.
• Knowledge of impact assessment and licensing regimes in Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, and BC.
• Proven experience building relationships and engaging with First Nations and all levels of Government.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other business software.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and people's lives.
• Culture focused on career growth and solving the toughest environmental problems.
• Innovative leadership in environmental management and remediation technologies.
• Inclusive work environment with equal opportunity consideration for all qualified applicants.