Director of Environmental Planning and Permitting
4 weeks ago
Service Director, Planning and Permitting
OUR MISSION
To foster a sustainable future, we leverage our collective expertise to make a positive difference for the environment and future generations.
At Montrose Environmental Group, we work collaboratively across various services, disciplines, and regions to address environmental challenges – driven by a commitment to enhance outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve. We provide responsive, locally engaged, and scalable solutions to assist our clients in achieving their ambitious sustainability and resilience objectives.
ABOUT US
We are one of Canada's premier providers of environmental consulting and engineering services, with a rich history spanning nearly 40 years in delivering innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions for both public and private sector clients. Montrose Environmental Group employs over 3000 professionals across more than 135 locations worldwide.
OUR SERVICES
We collaborate with clients and communities to tackle challenges. Our role is to unlock solutions that cultivate a resilient future where our clients, personnel, communities, and the environment can thrive.
OUR DEDICATION TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Our workforce comprises diverse individuals working together towards shared objectives. We appreciate the contributions and viewpoints of all employees and are committed to initiatives that promote equity and diversity, fostering a sense of belonging for everyone.
The Service Director, Planning and Permitting operates from one of our offices across Canada and reports directly to the VP, Environmental Sciences and Planning. They create value by:
- Leading initiatives within our Planning and Permitting service to meet Montrose's growth, profitability, and operational goals.
- Enhancing operational decision-making to boost project delivery efficiency.
- Identifying and advocating for strategic, technical, and resource needs that significantly impact Montrose's success.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Development
- As a member of the Environmental Services and Planning leadership team, contribute to formulating the Planning and Permitting strategy aligned with Montrose's overarching goals.
- Expand our Planning and Permitting practice to establish a national footprint and increase involvement in regulatory and policy decision-making across Canada.
- Develop and implement plans to enhance our Planning and Permitting services, including outreach to target clients, innovative methodologies, and service quality improvements.
Operational Management
- Establish and uphold a robust safety culture for all employees within the service, consistent with our core values.
- Maintain accountability for profit and loss performance within the Planning and Permitting service.
- Make project-related decisions for planning and permitting initiatives, including opportunity assessment, pricing, investment, project role assignment, and commercial choices.
- Oversee performance management decisions (promotion, compensation, compliance, and discipline) for all principal and senior team members within the Planning and Permitting service.
Business Growth
- Collaborate closely with business development leaders across Montrose to sustain a strong business development pipeline for planning and permitting projects that aligns with our growth and profitability targets.
- Build and nurture client relationships essential for the service's success.
- Monitor customer satisfaction with key clients and take actions to ensure an exceptional client experience.
- Prioritize client and project pursuits and allocate necessary resources within the service to align with the overall service line strategy.
Qualifications:
- An undergraduate or graduate degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Resource Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in environmental consulting focused on regulatory planning and permitting projects in Canada, with at least 10 years in managing professional staff and leading projects.
- Direct experience in environmental and regulatory matters across various sectors, including power, mining, infrastructure, oil and gas, and midstream.
- Familiarity with provincial and federal permitting requirements.
- A collaborative mindset, capable of working across geographies and disciplines to achieve alignment within the Environmental Sciences and Planning service line.
- Experience in client engagement and expectation management.
- Strong business acumen, market presence, and strategic vision.
- Established client relationships in one or more focus market sectors (oil and gas, midstream, power, mining, infrastructure).
- A valid class 5 driver's license with no restrictions.
Why Choose Montrose?
At Montrose, you will be part of a vibrant community of collaborative professionals who embody our mission and values while bringing industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including participation in our annual incentive plan, eligibility for long-term equity incentives, competitive benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days, and sick leave. We are also committed to flexible work hours, team-based collaboration, and cross-training opportunities.
For more information about Montrose Environmental Group, please visit our careers page.
We are dedicated to providing a safe and productive work environment and promoting the health, safety, and well-being of our employees. In accordance with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety-sensitive positions may be subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol and drug testing, as well as drivers' abstract reviews.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly.
We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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