Environmental Planning & Regulatory Discipline Lead
AJM Environmental Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Calgary • Canada
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About the role
- Lead and manage regulatory and environmental planning projects, including budgeting, scheduling, invoicing, issue management, and delivery of high-quality final products;
- Prepare and provide senior technical oversight of regulatory applications, submissions, approval strategies and environmental planning deliverables submitted to agencies such as AER, EPA, CER, AUC, and others;
- Design and oversee field-based audit, compliance assurance, and environmental monitoring programs;
- Lead environmental inspections of construction activities, including pipelines, drilling programs, and other linear and facility-based developments;
- Conduct and oversee desktop and field-level environmental risk assessments to support planning, permitting, and construction phases;
- Act as a technical liaison between clients, regulators, and internal teams to support efficient approvals and issue resolution;
- Support proposal development, scope definition, and pricing for regulatory and environmental planning work.
- Lead AJM’s Environmental Planning & Regulatory discipline, including technical standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives;
- Mentor, coach, and support Intermediate and Junior staff in technical, professional, and consulting skill development;
- Act as a cultural and safety role model, reinforcing AJM’s core values across teams and projects;
- Maintain the ability and willingness to participate in field-based inspections, audits, and monitoring when required;
- Build and maintain strong, trusted client relationships through high-quality work and responsive service;
- Actively contribute to business development through client engagement, opportunity identification, and proposal support;
- Represent AJM externally through client meetings, regulatory meetings, conferences, and industry forums as appropriate;
- Work independently and occasionally outside of standard office hours to meet project deadlines and client needs.
Requirements
- BSc. in Environmental Science, Biology, Planning, Ecology, or a related discipline
- Registered, or eligible for registration, with an applicable professional association (e.g., P.Biol., R.P. Bio., P.Ag., or equivalent, depending on background)
- 10+ years of progressive environmental consulting experience, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
- Strong technical expertise in environmental planning, regulatory approvals, compliance, monitoring, and inspection programs
- Demonstrated experience working with provincial and federal regulators and regulatory frameworks
- Proven ability to mentor staff and lead teams in a consulting environment
- Strong communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear, defensible regulatory documentation
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and ambiguity
- A self-starter who thrives working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- A strong track record of fostering and maintaining a positive health and safety culture
- Comfortable learning and using new technology to improve efficiency and outcomes
- An entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to help grow and shape a technical discipline
- A natural collaborator and cultural ambassador who models AJM’s values in all aspects of the role!
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- High degree of autonomy
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
environmental planningregulatory approvalscompliance monitoringenvironmental inspectionsrisk assessmentsbudgetingschedulingtechnical writingproposal developmentissue management
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationorganizational skillscollaborationproblem-solvingclient relationship managemententrepreneurial mindsetcultural ambassadorself-starter
Certifications
BSc. in Environmental ScienceP.Biol.R.P. Bio.P.Ag.