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- Principal permitting consultant guiding complex regulatory approvals for ERM, a global sustainability consultancy. Advising mining, energy, transportation, and oil and gas projects across Canada.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior regulatory subject matter expert guiding projects through complex permitting processes
- Provide regulatory and permitting expertise for projects subject to provincial and federal environmental and regulatory requirements
- Integrate regulatory expertise with technical, Indigenous, and stakeholder considerations to influence project strategy
- Deliver high-quality outcomes and build trusted client relationships in British Columbia and across Canada
- Mentor internal teams and collaborate with Canadian and global subject matter experts
- Provide technical direction and regulatory leadership through regulatory review and approval processes
- Partner with ERM Partners and Project Managers to deliver regulatory support and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables
- Establish relationships with regulators and support engagement with Indigenous groups, communities, and stakeholders
- Manage multiple projects while balancing scope, budget, schedule, and quality
- Develop and implement permitting strategies and regulatory approval programs
- Provide strategic advice on permitting risks, opportunities, and critical-path approvals
- Lead permit application planning, preparation, review, and submission
- Manage information requirements and regulatory information requests
- Conduct technical writing and regulatory research
- Integrate technical subject matter expert input
- Coordinate GIS, data compilation, and desktop publishing support
- Develop proposals, including technical scopes, schedules, and cost estimates
- Support client account growth and strategic business development
- Mentor and develop junior and intermediate permitting professionals
- Participate in training to stay current on regulatory developments and industry best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in environmental or earth sciences, environmental engineering, environmental management, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in environmental/regulatory consulting, or equivalent industry experience within relevant business sectors
- Registration, or eligibility to apply to become a registered professional with a combination of academic and professional experience to be considered a Qualified Professional within British Columbia
- In-depth working knowledge of British Columbia environmental and natural resource legislation, and mining-associated federal legislation
- Understanding of regulatory permitting requirements and compliance management related to mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, and transportation projects
- Proven experience leading and collaborating within integrated teams delivering high-quality permit applications
- Excellent writing, communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience providing direction regarding permit application content requirements
- Experience engaging with regulators
- Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
- Master's degree preferred
- 12+ years of experience preferred
- Experience in capital project management and multidisciplinary project coordination
- Knowledge of regulations and guidelines in Alberta, Ontario, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and/or Nunavut
- Fluency in additional languages such as Indigenous languages, Spanish, or French preferred
- Prior leadership, mentoring, or team management experience
Benefits
- Bonus pay eligibility subject to ERM's discretion and policies
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- AD&D insurance
- RRSP/DPSP
- Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities
- Internal and external training
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