Sr. Lead, Regulatory Approvals (SERA)
$121,800–$162,000 year
On-siteTrail, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Secure regulatory approvals for capital growth projects by leading social, environmental, and regulatory approvals workstreams in alignment with provincial and federal frameworks. Identify and manage risks through a SERA risk register while coordinating responses to reviewer comments and negotiating draft permit conditions. Act as the central relationship holder with regulatory agencies, Indigenous Nations, and local governments to ensure high-quality permitting applications undergo appropriate internal reviews. Manage budgets, schedules, and scope for SERA components while collaborating with engineering, legal, and corporate teams to integrate environmental and social requirements into project design. Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on permitting status, engagement progress, and mitigation actions.
Required Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in a related field, such as environmental planning or environmental science, natural resource fields such as biology or forestry, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 10 years demonstrated ability leading the regulatory aspects of complex major capital projects in an industrial environment, that were subject to major permitting and/or environmental assessment processes, preferably in BC
- Specific knowledge and experience with permitting in British Columbia under the Environmental Management Act, Water Sustainability Act, and Environmental Assessment Act
- Experience in meaningful engagement and consultation with Indigenous Nations, regulatory agencies, and other communities of interest
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Desired Qualifications
- Federal permitting experience
- Direct experience in the smelting or refining industry
- experience supporting construction-phase environmental
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