Junior Regulatory Environmental Planner

Junior Regulatory Environmental Planner

OUR PURPOSE

_ Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions._

At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together - motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to- Work with an exciting and expanding team focused on strategic delivery and collaboration.- Support in managing multi-disciplinary projects for oil and gas, midstream, power, mining, infrastructure, and other client groups.- Develop in project management and regulatory planning and permitting expertise. Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose departments and regions.- Work in a flexible working environment.- Join a well-respected environmental consulting company.

As a Junior Regulatory Environmental Planner, you will join one of our many Western Canadian office locations (e.g. Calgary, Edmonton, Lloydminster etc.) as part of our growing Regulatory Planning and Permitting team.

The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of projects with responsibilities as follows:

- Assist clients in understanding regulatory processes, issues affecting project development and timelines, propose mitigations and advise on appropriate strategic approach for obtaining regulatory approvals.- Analyze, assess, and interpret development plans to recommend design solutions and mitigation strategies to reduce environmental effects.-
- Support project management responsibilities including internal and external meetings (project/field/reporting kick-offs, client check in meetings, regulator and/or stakeholder meetings), scheduling, change order management, progress updates, budgets, invoicing, and financial tracking.- Support preparation of technical proposals, work plans, cost estimates, and summary reports.- Interact directly with clients to provide project updates and regulatory guidance.- Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within Montrose and sub-contractors to deliver high quality results for our clients.- Coordinate and manage environmental field work for various environmental disciplines.- Maintain knowledge and tracking of environmental and planning regulatory changes.- Work with senior technical advisors to ensure high quality product that meets our clients’ unique project needs.- Function effectively as part of a collaborative team.- Participation in maintaining Montrose strong safety culture.

What We Are Looking For- Minimum of 2 years’ of experience managing environmental permitting projects in Western Canada within a consulting environment.- Experience as an assistant project manager or project coordinator managing multi-disciplinary regulatory projects (client communications, scheduling, change order management, budgets, cost estimates, and invoicing). Experience as a project manager is preferred but not required.- A degree in environmental science, biology, geography, geology, engineering, or equivalent.- Working knowledge of environmental and planning legislation, regulations, and procedures.- Self-motivated and possess strong communication skills (verbal and written).- Experience writing and coordinating technical reports.- A valid and clean driver’s license with no restrictions.

Experience with the following is required:

- Provincially regulated projects in Alberta, British Columbia, and/or Saskatchewan.- Pipeline development projects and Public Lands Act. The following are considered assets:

- Experience with regulatory projects from planning through construction.- Experience with Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) Rule 007.- Alberta Water Act and wetland policy.- Familiarity with Aboriginal Consultation Office (ACO) submissions and Indigenous engagement