Regulatory and Permitting Lead

Description

• Providing regulatory advice to proponents and staff during all stages of the project life cycle, including planning and feasibility studies, EIA, and post-EIA permitting and compliance, with a focus on mining projects.
• Providing leadership in implementing Ausenco processes and approaches (e.g., project management, quality and safety to ensure that schedule, cost and quality objectives for project deliverables are achieved.
• Playing an active role in identifying, planning, and executing proposals and other business development opportunities.
• Managing and tracking communication processes between proponents, environmental teams, and regulatory agencies.
• Leading the development of environmental assessment reports, including drafting of text, editing of text developed by technical disciplines, and providing senior strategic review of documents, and guiding response to information requests and stakeholder concerns.
• Assisting in the mentoring, training, and career development of junior and intermediate staff involved in EIA and permitting work.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in mining projects in BC, Yukon, or other Northern Canada regions, including seeking permitting and approvals in these regions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• A university degree, in natural sciences, resource management, engineering or business.
• A professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio., P.Eng.) is an asset.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in Canada.
• Experience managing input from a range of environmental technical disciplines (e.g., air quality, noise, surface and groundwater quality, vegetation, wildlife, fish and fish habitat, socio-economics, archaeology).
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation gained through formal studies or practical experience.

Benefits

• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
• Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance