Principal Technical Consultant, Permitting Specialist
Core
Senior regulatory subject matter expert guiding complex permitting processes for mining, renewable energy, transportation, and oil and gas projects across Canada.
Role type
Principal Technical Consultant, Permitting Specialist (Senior IC with mentorship responsibilities)
Builds
Regulatory approval programs, permit applications, and strategic advice for major infrastructure and resource projects
Domain
Environmental consulting, regulatory compliance, natural resources
Required skills
Regulatory permitting expertise, environmental legislation knowledge, stakeholder engagement, technical writing, project management, team mentorship, GIS/data compilation
Preferred skills
Capital project management, multi-jurisdictional regulatory knowledge, Indigenous engagement, additional languages (Indigenous, Spanish, French), prior leadership experience
Technologies
GIS, desktop publishing tools, regulatory databases
Responsibilities
Provide technical direction for regulatory review and approval processes; Establish relationships with regulators and Indigenous groups; Manage multiple projects balancing scope, budget, and schedule; Lead permit application planning and submission; Mentor junior permitting professionals; Support business development and proposal development.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship