Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist
Vancouver, BC; Saskatoon, SK; Whitehorse, YT; Remote – Full-Time Permanent
Ensero Solutions is an environmental consulting and remediation business with specific expertise in environmental assessment and permitting support, environmental monitoring, site water management, active/passive water treatment, microbiological testing, care and maintenance operations, and turnkey remediation services for the mining industry and broader industrial sectors. At Ensero, we get the opportunity to positively impact the environment and people’s lives. We’re building a culture where people can grow their careers and are challenged to solve our client’s toughest environmental problems.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Senior Permitting Specialist is responsible to provide leadership and management of projects and programs for Ensero clients, as well as provide senior technical direction on projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides direction and activities related to planning studies, environmental assessments and permit applications for Ensero projects and clients.
- Lead all activities related to environmental permitting applications and studies for Ensero projects and clients.
- Develop and articulate permitting approach for clients and internal project teams.
- Work collaboratively with technical teams and proactively identify opportunities to improve project environmental design aspects and streamline regulatory processes.
- Provide corporate technical support to Ensero projects with regard to environmental compliance, governance and permitting.
- Interface and communicate with various levels of government, stakeholders and communities to advance permitting activities.
- Represent Ensero Solutions and our clients in regulatory and community meetings, workshops and events and oversee the preparation of presentation materials.
- Keep abreast of existing and pending legislation and regulation changes which may impact Ensero projects or our client’s projects. Coordinate and disseminate regulatory information within the company.
- Develop professional and business relationships across the industry to better advance Ensero’s growth and strategic initiatives.
- Supports the writing and development of client proposals and explores business development opportunities in mining and other sectors.
- Conducts senior reviews of technical deliverables and programs in area(s) of expertise.
- Supports risk analysis with project management.
- Mentors and leads team members including direction, coaching, and professional development.
- Monitor and promote system environmental health and worker safety compliance.
- Completes other projects, reporting and tasks as assigned
About You
- University degree or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 7 years of environmental permitting experience.
- A recognized professional designation is considered an asset (R.P. Bio, P.Ag, P.Geo, P.Eng)
- Experience working in environmental consulting or project consulting setting.
- Experience in building relationships and engaging with First Nations and all levels of Government.
- Knowledge of and experience in Yukon’s and BC’s (and other jurisdictions) impact assessment and licensing regime for resource development projects.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
About Us
Ensero has offices in Colorado (Denver and Fort Collins) and Canada (Saskatoon, Vancouver and Whitehorse) and is well-established as an innovative leader in environmental management, site assessments and permitting, water treatment, remediation technologies, and facility operations. We offer our employees an excellent total rewards experience, including pay and benefits and your personal development and growth. We believe in giving you the opportunity to learn and to help make an impact on the sustainability of the environment.
Ensero Solutions believes in a diverse working environment and a culture where differences are valued.
