Senior Regulatory Specialist

Stantec

Senior Regulatory Specialist with environmental assessment and permitting experience, managing teams and leading proposals for projects in mining and beyond. Collaborating with professionals and clients to ensure project success.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeBurnaby • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$115,700 - CA$184,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver environmental assessments and permit applications
Leading and contributing to proposals (strategy, schedule and budget development and management) and client engagement activities (conferences, workshops, and other networking opportunities)
Providing clients and project teams with advice on regulatory and technical issues
Implementing Stantec’s quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures on all project deliverables
Promoting a strong health and safety culture and actively participating in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment Program
Mentoring junior and intermediate staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience with federal and provincial environmental legislation that is applicable to major projects in British Columbia, with a particular focus on the mining sector
Client-focused, positive attitude with demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Indigenous and public engagement experience
Practical knowledge of environmental mitigation and best management practices
Ability to coordinate technical professionals, including an understanding of requirements and obligations under BC’s Professional Governance Act
Strong project schedule and financial management skills
Keen interest in building effective networks, interacting with clients, and fostering long-term relationships that contribute to our business
Committed to providing quality deliverables in a timely manner
A passion for excellence
Ability to work in a team setting, accept responsibility and meet deadlines
Bachelor or graduate degree in an environmental, physical science, or engineering related discipline.
At least ten (10) years of experience focusing on environmental assessment and permitting for major projects.
Holds, or is eligible to obtain, a recognized professional designation in British Columbia, such as R.P.Bio., P.Eng., P.Geo., or P.Ag, is an asset.
Possess a valid Driver’s License.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health care spending account
Wellness spending account
Group registered retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase program
Group tax-free savings account
Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental assessmentspermit applicationsregulatory advicequality assurancequality controlenvironmental mitigationbest management practicesproject schedule managementfinancial managementenvironmental legislation

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillsoral communicationwritten communicationclient engagementnetworkingteamworkresponsibilitytime managementcommitment to quality

Certifications

R.P.Bio.P.Eng.P.Geo.P.Ag.Bachelor's degreeGraduate degree