DescriptionYour Opportunity
We’re seeking an Environmental Regulatory Specialist/Scientist to join our Environmental Assessment and Permitting team in Atlantic Canada.
In this position, you will work closely with an experienced, multi‑disciplinary team of environmental assessment (EA) practitioners, ecologists, archaeologists, and environmental scientists and engineers. Together, you will provide environmental regulatory and permitting support across a wide variety of industries in Atlantic Canada, including renewable energy, mining, and infrastructure projects.
This will be a full-time permanent position. The hiring process is ongoing, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Work in a collaborative team of technical, environmental, and engineering specialists to support the environmental assessment and permitting processes
- Assist project teams in the preparation of technical documents, environmental assessments, and regulatory applications
- Support the identification and assessment of sensitive environmental features, constraints, alternatives, potential effects, mitigation measures, and avoidance opportunities
- Contribute environmental regulatory knowledge and expertise to a wide variety of projects
- Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Program
QualificationsYour Capabilities and Credentials
- Ability to work with initiative, professionalism, and confidentiality, multitask, and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment
- Basic understanding of provincial and federal regulations, permitting requirements, and environmental assessment processes within Atlantic Canada
- Demonstrated effective writing and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to providing quality deliverables in a timely manner
Education and Experience
Master’s degree in environmental science, engineering, management, planning, or a related field is preferred, or
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, management, planning, or a related field, and a minimum of 2 years of environmental and regulatory-related experience.
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.
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