Sr. Specialist, Environment and Permitting

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.

Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.   

The Sr. Specialist, Environment & Permitting role will support growth initiatives across North America by leading environmental due diligence and permitting activities. This also includes supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of fleetwide environmental management programs.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Leading environmental due-diligence activities for acquisitions and development opportunities as assigned.
• Developing strategic plans that allow for timely acquisition of required regulatory permits and environmental approvals.
• Managing the environmental permitting aspects and environmental risk management of development and construction projects. This may include participation and/or support of regulatory hearings and/or interactions with government and regulatory bodies across all jurisdictions.
• Providing environmental support and direction for the construction of power generation projects. This includes the preparation of accurate and timely technical reports and regulatory applications, identification and management of project risks, and identification and management of budget requirements.
• Proactively developing and managing strong collaborative relationships with external regulators, stakeholders and agencies.
• Promoting environmental awareness by providing training to employees related to environmental policies, procedures and best practices.
• Supporting the reduction of environmental risk through effective event management and tracking of key environmental performance metrics.

What you will bring to the role:  

Education:

• Undergraduate / Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent.

Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant experience with exposure to power generation.
• Understanding of environmental permitting processes for both thermal and renewable power projects in various jurisdictions across North America.
• In depth understanding of environmental policy, environmental aspects, and environmental management systems.
• Related experience with exposure to industrial facilities.
• Proficient in environmental law and regulation, and able to monitor and track relevant updates and changes as they relate to power generating facilities and projects.
• General understanding of power generation operations and associated environmental risks.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to write and review technical reports including details with respect to environmental laws, regulations and environmental risks.
• Strong project management skills demonstrating ability to communicate, collaborate, and lead effectively in a cross-functional project team.
• Process management:  the ability to develop, implement and manage processes and procedures with respect to the gathering, analysis and dissemination of key environmental metrics and data.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position, with travel to project sites/facilities/offices as required.

Additional Details:

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

As this is a safety sensitive position, clearance of a pre-employment drug & alcohol test is required, subject to applicable law.

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at  If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting 

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.