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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 projects .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeBurnaby • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$83,700 - CA$128,700 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental assessments and permitting processes, particularly within British Columbia's regulatory frameworks. Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary projects, engage with stakeholders, and provide strategic environmental advice.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Environmental AssessmentProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTechnical WritingClient Engagement

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Hard Skills
Environmental Management PlansPermit ApplicationsTechnical ReportsEnvironmental Mitigation MeasuresQuality Assurance ProceduresBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementRegulatory SubmissionsField-Based SkillsHealth and Safety Training
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsMentoringNetworkingIndependent Work
Certifications & Qualifications
RPP/MCIPR.P.Bio.P.Eng.P.Geo.P.Ag.
Industry Keywords
British Columbia Regulatory FrameworksCanadian Energy RegulatorImpact Assessment ActEnvironmental Assessment RequirementsStakeholder EngagementIndigenous NationsMultidisciplinary TeamsBusiness DevelopmentProposal DevelopmentEnvironmental Management Systems

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 projects
  • Manage and deliver small- and large-scale multidisciplinary projects from initiation through completion
  • Lead the preparation, coordination, and review of 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 British Columbia regulatory frameworks, agencies, Acts, regulations, and environmental assessment processes to support project delivery
  • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables
  • Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development, proposal development, pursuit strategy, scope definition, budgeting, networking, and conference participation
  • Support engagement 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

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Knowledge of and experience with British Columbia and federal 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) is 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, permit applications, technical reports, and environmental assessment documentation
  • Practical knowledge of environmental mitigation measures, environmental management systems, and industry best management practices
  • Ability to interact effectively with clients, regulators, Indigenous Nations, communities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
  • Experience contributing to business development activities, including proposal preparation, pursuit planning, client engagement, networking, and opportunity identification
  • Bachelor or graduate degree in an environmental, physical science, or engineering-related discipline
  • At least five years of related experience focusing on environmental assessment and permitting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Holds, or is eligible to obtain, a relevant professional designation in Canada, such as RPP/MCIP, R.P.Bio., P.Eng., P.Geo., or P.Ag.
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Field-based skills and valid health and safety training, such as first aid, Ground Disturbance II, and auxiliary vehicles
  • Willingness/ability to perform fieldwork, long drives, 2+ week shifts away from home, and work in inclement weather

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
  • Temporary/casual employees: group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account
  • Bonus eligibility for certain roles