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Stantec

Intermediate Environmental Planner

Stantec

. Lead and contribute to environmental assessments and permitting activities across power, mining, oil and gas, ports and marine, transportation, municipal infrastructure, utilities, and industrial sectors .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeWhitehorse • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental assessments and permitting across various sectors, with strong project management capabilities and the ability to provide strategic regulatory advice. Proficient in engaging with stakeholders and regulatory agencies while ensuring compliance with Yukon and northern regulatory frameworks.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Environmental AssessmentProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTechnical WritingClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills
Environmental Constraints AnalysisPermit ApplicationsEnvironmental Management PlansTechnical ReportsEnvironmental Mitigation MeasuresBest Management PracticesRegulatory SubmissionsField-Based SkillsHealth and Safety TrainingBudget Management
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoringNetworkingIndependent Work
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver’s LicenseFirst Aid CertificationGround Disturbance II Certification
Industry Keywords
Yukon Regulatory FrameworksCanadian Energy RegulatorImpact Assessment ActEnvironmental Management SystemsFederal Permitting Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and contribute to environmental assessments and permitting activities across power, mining, oil and gas, ports and marine, transportation, municipal infrastructure, utilities, and industrial sectors
  • Manage and deliver multidisciplinary projects from initiation through completion
  • Prepare, coordinate, and review environmental constraints analyses, effects assessments, permit applications, environmental management plans, permit compliance documentation, and technical reports
  • Provide strategic regulatory, environmental, and permitting advice to clients and project teams
  • Apply Yukon and northern regulatory frameworks, agencies, Acts, regulations, and environmental assessment processes
  • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables
  • Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to proposal development, pursuit strategy, scope definition, budgeting, networking, and conferences
  • Participate in engagement activities with regulators, Indigenous Nations, communities, and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and Stantec’s national Assessment and Permitting team
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior staff
  • Implement and oversee quality assurance and quality control procedures
  • Promote and participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment Program
  • Work in office and in the field, including remote fieldwork, long drives, shifts of 2+ weeks away from home, and exposure to inclement weather

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor or graduate degree in an environmental, physical science, or engineering related discipline
  • At least five (5) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience, focusing on environmental assessment and permitting
  • Knowledge and experience with federal, Yukon, and northern regulatory agencies, legislation, regulations, permitting frameworks, and environmental assessment requirements
  • Experience supporting or leading federal permitting and review processes, including those associated with the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and Impact Assessment Act (IAA), considered an asset
  • Demonstrated project management experience managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, subcontractors, and client expectations
  • Strong technical writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
  • Experience preparing regulatory submissions, technical reports, and environmental assessment documentation
  • Practical knowledge of environmental mitigation measures, environmental management systems, and best management practices
  • Ability to interact with internal multidisciplinary teams, external clients, and regulatory agencies
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
  • Experience contributing to business development activities
  • Possess a valid Driver’s License
  • Detailed field-based skills and valid health and safety training (e.g., first aid, Ground Disturbance II, auxiliary vehicles)

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 (AD&D) insurance
  • Short-term/long-term disability plans
  • Emergency travel benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional membership fee coverage
  • Paid time off