Environmental Regulatory Approvals Specialist

• Secure all major project approvals on schedule and within budget, ensuring zero delays to the project construction and operations timelines.
• Deliver complete, high-quality regulatory applications that consistently receive positive feedback from regulators and require minimal resubmissions.
• Develop and maintain a permit tracking system that provides accurate, real-time information on the status of all applications for the development team.
• Manage external consultants and internal teams so that deliverables meet or exceed expectations on cost, quality, and timelines.
• Proactively identify and resolve permitting risks, ensuring the project maintains compliance with regulatory obligations across all phases (development, operation, closure).
• Strengthen relationships with regulators, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders, resulting in productive partnerships and positive reputation outcomes for the project.
• Integrate environmental management plans and auditing practices that reduce non-compliance findings and demonstrate continuous improvement in environmental performance.

• Submit and achieve approval for all priority Mines Act (MA), Water Sustainability Act (WSA), Environmental Management Act (EMA) applications and amendments required for early construction activities.
• Establish a clear and auditable process for tracking, reporting, and fulfilling regulatory commitments and permit conditions.
• Provide measurable technical support to the community relations team that improves engagement outcomes with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
• Lead or support strategic initiatives in water quality management, biodiversity, terrestrial effects, and mine closure planning with measurable risk reduction.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field; professional registration (EP, P.Ag, R.P.Bio, or equivalent) preferred.
• 5+ years experience in regulatory approvals and compliance, preferably within mining.
• Proven ability to lead complex permitting processes and manage multiple, concurrent applications (e.g., Notices of Work, MA/EMA amendments, WSA, Fisheries Act authorizations).
• Track record of meeting deadlines and budgets on major permitting initiatives.
• Strong technical writing, data analysis, and project management skills.
• Experience building and maintaining positive relationships with regulators, Indigenous groups, and other external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge in water treatment and aquatic disciplines, as well as environmental assessment legislation, is considered a strong asset.
• Willingness to travel to the project site to integrate with on-site teams and stakeholders.

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