Environmental Permitting Specialist

Trinity Consultants Canada

. Conduct regulatory screening and permitting gap analyses for new mining projects, expansions, and amendments .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$55 - CA$75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory screening, permitting processes, and environmental legislation relevant to mining projects. Proficient in technical writing and data analysis, with strong project management skills to ensure compliance and successful project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Regulatory ScreeningEnvironmental Permit ApplicationsProject ManagementTechnical WritingWater Quality Data Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Environmental ScienceGeoscienceEnvironmental EngineeringData AnalysisAssimilative Capacity StudiesWastewater Management PlanningMine Closure PlanningFinancial AssuranceFederal Environmental AssessmentProvincial Environmental Assessment

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

P.Eng.P.Geo.Eligibility for Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Mining ProjectsRegulatory ComplianceTechnical InputsIndigenous EngagementField Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct regulatory screening and permitting gap analyses for new mining projects, expansions, and amendments
Prepare permit applications and coordinate technical inputs from hydrogeology, water quality, aquatics, terrestrial, and engineering disciplines
Track and respond to regulator information requests and review comments through the approval process
Organize, analyze, and interpret surface water and groundwater data
Participate in technical meetings with clients, regulators, and Indigenous groups
Manage assigned tasks within scope, schedule, and budget
Contribute to proposals and larger multidisciplinary projects
Join occasional field programs with other disciplines, including travel to remote mine sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geoscience, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of relevant technical experience
Demonstrated experience preparing or contributing technical content to environmental permit applications for mining projects
Working knowledge of federal and provincial/territorial environmental legislation relevant to mining
Experience managing tasks or project components, including scope, schedule, and budget
Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
Experience with assimilative capacity studies, water quality data interpretation, and wastewater management planning
Experience with mine closure planning and financial assurance
Consulting experience
Experience with federal or provincial environmental assessment processes
Professional accreditation (P.Eng. or P.Geo.), or eligibility for accreditation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mentorship, training, and other professional development opportunities
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Accessible and inclusive interview experience
Occasional opportunities to join field programs with other disciplines