Intermediate Environmental Planner

Projects require environmental review and licensing and this step is becoming increasingly critical for development across Canada and around the world. We are seeking a motivated team player that works collaboratively and is inspired to make a difference for the environment. Organizational skills and the ability to support multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced company are essential qualities. This is a permanent full-time position in our Prairies and Territories Assessment and Permitting Team based in the Edmonton office. There’s no end to the scope and significance of your work, and to where it can take you at Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Prairies and Territories Environmental Services group is currently seeking an Intermediate Environmental Planner to work with our Assessment and Permitting team in Alberta with preference for Edmonton and/or the surrounding area. The team is based in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, and while we embrace our core value that “we are better together”, we do offer flexible work solutions and hybrid work situations.  

In this role, the successful candidate will provide support to all stages of a project’s lifecycle including assessment, permitting and approval requirements, construction support, and post-construction support. Working with our biological, physical sciences, human environment, and engineering teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading environmental assessments and permitting activities for a variety of projects focused on transmission and distribution. 

The ideal candidate for this position is one that is a self-motivated, demonstrated effective communicator who thrives working in a team environment and a creative thinker with demonstrated problem solving skills and a drive to support clients and internal teams to find solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review environmental evaluations, regulatory applications and technical submissions. 
• Comply with health and safety and quality management processes.
• Collaborate with Stantec colleagues on pursuits and project delivery that involves assessment and permitting.
• Drive project delivery with a key focus on efficient execution, project controls, and safety.
• Work in a collaborative team of technical environmental and engineering specialists to support the approval and permitting process. 
• Contribute to proposals, pre- qualifications, and relationship building with existing and prospective clients. 
• Communicate and collaborate with other environmental and regulatory specialists to ensure consistency in project execution. 
• Participate in team and independent based work. 
• Take part in on-the-job learning and professional development opportunities.
• Develop relationships with new and existing client contacts.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to work with initiative, professionalism and confidentiality, multi-task and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment.
• Willingness to share experience and support the development of junior staff.
• Strong understanding of provincial (AB) and federal regulations, environmental assessment processes, permitting requirements and construction planning needs.
• Key knowledge includes experience within one or more of the following regulatory agencies/legislation:
  • AUC 
  • AEP
  • AER 
  • EPEA
  • Public Lands Act
• Demonstrated effective writing and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving skills and innovative thinking .
• Committed to providing quality deliverables in a timely manner.
• Previous experience working in a program with high volume of small to mid-size projects is preferred.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences, Environmental Studies or relevant Engineering field.

Holding or eligibility to obtain a relevant professional designation (e.g., P. Bio, R.P.F., P.Ag, EP, P.Eng) preferred but, not necessary.

A minimum of 6 years of environmental and regulatory related experience in the energy sector (upstream and/or midstream oil and gas, mining, electrical transmission, power generation, energy transition).

Previous consulting experience preferred. 

This role is a typical office environment, working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. The role may also include field work and/or site visits that may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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