SLR Consulting

SLR Consulting

Principal, Environmental Assessment & Permitting Professional

Calgary, Canada, CA · Principal · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$115k-$160kDetected 22 days ago
ComplianceLeadershipWritingPlain Language

About the role

  • As our new Principal, Environmental Assessment & Permitting Professional, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.
  • Preference( but not necessary) is to be based in BC to be with other regional team members, with flexible work options.
  • Travel within Canada, particularly within BC, is a possibility.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to the growth of our permitting and regulatory practice in Canada, including building and sustaining strong client and regulatory relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and leading successful proposals.
  • Manage and oversee multidisciplinary environmental impact assessment, permitting, compliance, and due diligence projects from initiation to completion, across multiple sectors and geographies.
  • Represent SLR in industry forums, associations, and conferences, further building our profile as a trusted advisor in sustainability and permitting.
  • Lead consultation and engagement programs with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders, ensuring transparent, respectful, and effective communication.
  • Mentor and support junior and intermediate staff, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, professional growth, and collaboration.
  • Promote and maintain a positive work environment through teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary degree specializing in a related environmental discipline (environmental science or engineering, ecology, environmental law/policy).
  • 15+ years of experience specifically in environmental assessment and permitting in BC or relevant Canadian jurisdiction.
  • Experience in an environmental consulting environment required
  • Ability to travel within Canada periodically, as required.
  • Travel across North America isn't typical but may be required for projects or team activities.
  • We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.
  • Well-established reputation in the industry, with demonstrated credibility and visibility through regulatory engagement, client relationships, published work, conference participation, or association involvement.
  • Proven track record of developing business, building teams, and delivering high-quality EA and permitting services.
  • Strong technical writing skills, with an ability to synthesize technical information and develop plain-language summaries.
  • Deep understanding of municipal, provincial, and federal environmental regulatory and permitting requirements.
  • prior leadership in growing practices or business lines is a strong asset.
  • Understanding of international environmental and social impact assessment standards is an asset.
  • SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position is $115,000-160,000. Final agreed-upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.

Benefits

  • We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here.
  • Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives.
  • Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available.

Company info

  • The salary range for this position is $115,000-160,000. Final agreed-upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team:
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