Regulatory Compliance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Woodfibre Management Ltd Full time

Project Overview

The Woodfibre LNG initiative is situated near Squamish, British Columbia, and encompasses the establishment and management of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the historic Woodfibre pulp mill location. This facility is designed to hold a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and aims to produce around 2.1 million tons of LNG annually.

Company Background

Woodfibre Management Ltd. operates as a privately owned Canadian entity headquartered in Vancouver, functioning as a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Role Summary

The Permitting Specialist plays a crucial role within the dynamic team at Woodfibre LNG. This position involves spearheading the preparation of permit applications and overseeing the permitting processes essential for the construction, commissioning, and operational stages of the project. The successful candidate will be primarily based in the Vancouver office, with occasional visits to the project site in Squamish, BC. Reporting directly to the Permitting Manager, this role is vital in supporting the company throughout the various phases of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

  • Leading or assisting in the creation of regulatory permitting applications and amendments at federal, provincial, and municipal levels, including marine permitting, in collaboration with both internal and external project teams. The role will focus on permits issued by:
    • District of Squamish
    • Technical Safety British Columbia
    • BC Energy Regulator permits and authorizations or amendments (e.g., Water Sustainability Act applications, Leave to Construct and/or Operate)
    • BCEAO EA amendments
    • DFO FAA amendments
    • Transport Canada – CNWA authorizations
    • Other relevant permits as necessary
  • Assisting in the annual reviews and implementation of discipline-specific environmental management plans for construction, as well as developing operational environmental management plans as directed by the Permitting Manager, in alignment with project approvals and requirements.
  • Collaborating with the Government and External Relations Team to advance key elements of the permit strategy in support of external engagement and consultation.
  • Supporting the Regulatory team in maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and Indigenous Groups, concerning the project's regulatory activities.
  • Participating in the implementation of a compliance management system to monitor and ensure adherence to project regulatory and environmental commitments and conditions.
  • Contributing to the project's regulatory program as a member of the Regulatory Team, which includes:
    • Providing planning and project management support, including updating permits and tracking management plans, as well as assisting with regulatory records management.
    • Identifying potential permitting risks and developing suitable mitigation strategies to secure necessary permits and approvals.
    • Advising team members on monitoring programs essential for supporting permits, compliance requirements, and verifying mitigation effectiveness.
    • Assisting with existing construction monitoring activities related to project execution, including managing construction activity information and environmental monitoring data.
    • Demonstrating leadership through a commitment to fostering a culture of safety and environmental and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Essential Experience:

  • A university degree in an environmental discipline (e.g., environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, ecology, marine biology, or natural resource management).
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a permitting role for large natural resource or infrastructure projects in Western Canada, with a preference for experience in British Columbia. Expertise in marine permitting and/or permitting in British Columbia is considered an asset.
  • Experience in tracking, ensuring, and assessing compliance with environmental requirements.
  • Familiarity with typical environmental management plans, community plans, and implementation plans to meet Environmental Assessment commitments, as well as monitoring and reporting requirements for successful plan execution.
  • Exceptional research, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working with regulatory agencies at municipal, provincial, and federal levels.
  • Experience overseeing the work of environmental consultants.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in various computer programs (e.g., Office 365, MS Teams, MS Visio, MS Project Control, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, Aconex, and IDocs).
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse team environment, including Indigenous Groups, with a cooperative approach.
  • A valid driver's license and passport.
  • This position is based in Vancouver, BC, with travel to the project site and other locations as required.
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your interest.



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