Senior Regulatory and Permitting Specialist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. 

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. 

Your Opportunity

Stantec has opportunities for a Regulatory and Permitting Specialist to help direct our environmental assessment and permitting projects. Working with our biological, physical sciences, human environment, and engineering teams, contractors, and client representatives, the successful candidate will be responsible for directing and contributing to regulatory and permitting requirements with a focus on marine infrastructure. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and overseeing regulatory and permit applications with multidisciplinary project teams
• Promoting a strong health and safety culture and actively participating in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment Program
• Project management for mid to large scale projects, leading assignments, scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Demonstrating leadership, coordination and mentoring of staff across operating units
• Contributing to business development, client relationships, and proposals (budget development and proposal writing)
• Providing reviews and advice on regulatory and technical sections of applications, regulatory roadmaps, and complex multidisciplinary permit applications
• Implementing project QA/QC procedures (including quality and independent reviews of deliverables)

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Technical knowledge and experience with federal and provincial regulatory and permitting requirements such as Impact Assessment Act, Canadian Navigable Waters Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Management Act, and Water Sustainability Act.
• Practical knowledge of the application of environmental mitigation and best management practices
• Possessing advanced client management, communication, organization, and business development skills
• Client-focused, positive attitude with demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Indigenous and public engagement experience
• Ability to lead technical professionals, including an understanding of requirements and obligations under BC’s Professional Governance Act
• Keen interest in building effective networks, interacting with clients, and fostering long-term relationships that contribute to our business
• Highly organized and committed to providing quality deliverables in a timely manner
• Ability to work in a team setting, accept responsibility and meet deadlines

Education and Experience

Bachelor or graduate degree in an environmental, physical science, or engineering related discipline, master’s degree preferred.

At least fifteen (15) years of experience focusing on environmental regulatory and permitting projects, with minimum 5 years of direct experience identifying and managing requirements for major marine infrastructure projects.

Has obtained or is eligible for a professional designation in British Columbia (e.g., P.Eng., R.P.Bio., P.Geo., P.Ag.).

Possess a Project Management Professional or have an equivalent certification or experience.

Experience carrying projects through the BC Environmental Assessment Act, Impact Assessment Act or National Energy Board environmental assessment processes.

Experience with managing environmental regulations and permit approval conditions on design and construction projects.

Possess a valid Driver’s License.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.