Environmental Regulatory Specialist

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.
 
At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

We are hiring an intermediate-level Environmental Regulatory Specialist to keep our infrastructure projects compliant, permitted and on schedule. You will plan and secure environmental approvals, support field crews in meeting permit conditions, and act as a trusted point of contact with regulators, clients and landowners. You will collaborate with Project Managers and environmental professionals to cost-effectively provide practical solutions to our clients.

This role suits someone with a few years of regulatory or environmental consulting experience who is ready to take ownership of permitting work on active projects and grow toward senior or lead responsibilities. You will support the day-to-day delivery of integrated environmental assessment and permitting scopes on major projects, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and support engagements with regulators and stakeholders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, prepare and submit environmental permit, approval and authorization applications at the federal, provincial/state and municipal levels.
• Track permit conditions and approval timelines, and translate them into clear requirements for construction and operations teams.
• Coordinate and review environmental assessments, field surveys and technical studies (for example wildlife, vegetation, wetlands, fish habitat and watercourse crossings) completed by internal staff and third-party consultants.
• Build and maintain environmental management and mitigation plans, including erosion and sediment control, spill response and species-at-risk protocols.
• Conduct site inspections and compliance audits, document findings, and follow up on corrective actions until they are closed.
• Prepare compliance reports, incident notifications and regulatory submissions that are accurate, complete and on time.
• Monitor changes in environmental legislation and guidance, and advise project teams on the effect on scope, cost and schedule.
• Support environmental training, toolbox talks and pre-construction briefings for field crews.
• Maintain permit registers, regulatory tracking tools and project records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A university degree or college diploma in environmental science, biology, geography, environmental studies or a closely related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance or environmental consulting, ideally on linear infrastructure, utility, energy or construction projects.
• Working knowledge of environmental legislation and permitting processes, such as impact assessment, fisheries, species-at-risk, migratory bird, water and wetland regulations.
• Experience preparing permit applications, environmental plans and regulatory reports.
• Comfort working in the field, in varied weather and terrain, and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain regulatory requirements clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Good organization and time management, with the ability to manage several projects and deadlines at once.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to meet client and site safety requirements.
• Nice to have: Experience with Indigenous and stakeholder engagement on permitting or construction projects. 
• Nice to have: Training in wetland delineation, wildlife identification, erosion and sediment control, or environmental monitoring.
• Nice to have: Experience with regulatory tracking software, field data collection apps and project management tools.

At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals. Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.
Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state/provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.

Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects. 

At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Canada Labour Code.

We use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve review by the Hiring Manager. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Salary Range: $90,000-130,000
Location: Ontario (Remote or Hybrid)