My client is a niche environmental consulting firm specializing in environmental impact assessments, project permitting and management, regulatory engagement and approvals, indigenous stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance & oversight. Their primary focus is on the mining and mineral exploration sector, and they lead permitting and regulatory affairs matters for dozens of projects. They are looking for a Senior Regulatory Approvals Lead. 

This role will involve overseeing regulatory processes, leading major environmental assessments and multi-year permitting projects, serving as a senior reviewer, and providing expert leadership on environmental approvals, permitting, and compliance initiatives. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, and clients in the mining, natural resources and infrastructure sectors, ensuring successful navigation of complex approval processes and fostering long-term partnerships.

Remote / WFH / Hybrid: 100% Remote anywhere in Canada (must have BC experience)

Salary: $120k - $180k DOE, with benefits, RRSP matching

Travel: Open to travel within Canada but not extensive. 

Responsibilities:

• Senior Reviewer: Serve as the senior technical reviewer on regulatory submissions, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Provide expert guidance and feedback to project teams on all regulatory documentation.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact with regulators, leading discussions, negotiations, and consultations to obtain approvals. Build strong relationships with key regulatory bodies, ensuring successful navigation through complex approval processes.
• Project Leadership: Manage multidisciplinary teams rather than just projects—guide, mentor, and support junior and intermediate staff in their professional development. Delegate tasks effectively while maintaining high standards of work quality and efficiency across projects.
• Indigenous & Stakeholder Relations: Work in collaboration with Indigenous communities, engaging in meaningful consultation and fostering respectful, long-term partnerships. Ensure that regulatory submissions reflect commitments to Indigenous rights and values.
• Permitting and Approvals: Lead the preparation and submission of environmental and regulatory applications, including federal, provincial, and territorial permits. Oversee all phases of regulatory approval, from strategy development through to obtaining final authorizations.
• Client Engagement: Maintain close communication with clients, providing updates, managing expectations, and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Understand and align project goals with both client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Writing and Documentation: Produce high-quality written reports, permit applications, and regulatory submissions. Must demonstrate strong writing skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and well-organized documents.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural/Environmental Sciences, Resource Management, Engineering or Planning (Master’s Degree and/or Professional Designation (ex. R.P. Bio., P.Eng.) will be an asset).
• Canadian regulatory laws and permitting requirements.
• Mining experience is an asset but not a requirement.
• Minimum 10+ years progressive experience related to environmental assessments and permitting.
• Project and people management.
• Strong technical writing and attention-to-detail.
• Exposure to a range of environmental practice areas (ex. air quality, noise, surface and groundwater quality, vegetation, wildlife, fish and fish habitat, socioeconomics, archaeology).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills maintaining a professional demeanor with high standards and professional integrity, and
• Team player who is collaborative, respectful, and supportive of team development and growth.

To Apply:
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume describing your experience and salary expectations in confidence via our careers site to see all open positions and apply visit our website:
www.EnviroCareers.ca
  or
via email: resumes@envirocareers.catsone.com. Please indicate “Sr Regulatory Approvals Lead” in your subject line.