Overview
Intermediate/Senior Environmental Planner Jobs in Regina, Canada at Stantec
Position: Intermediate / Senior Environmental Planner
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About the Opportunity
Stantec’s Prairies and Territories Environmental Services group is currently seeking an Intermediate to Senior Environmental Planner to work with our Assessment and Permitting team. The role supports environmental review and licensing, a critical component of development projects across Canada and globally. We seek a motivated, collaborative team player who is passionate about making a positive impact on the environment. The successful candidate will support all stages of a project’s lifecycle, including assessment, permitting and approval requirements, construction support, and post‑construction support.
Projects will include small to large‑scale provincial and federal environmental assessments for the oil and gas, power and energy, infrastructure, transportation, and mining sectors. This specific role will focus on midstream oil and gas projects with opportunities on other projects as available. With knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal jurisdictions, you will join a multidisciplinary Environmental Services team working closely with ecosystems, water resources, cultural resources, and site investigation and remediation specialists.
The position is based in one of our key offices:
Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Yellowknife, or Winnipeg.
Key Responsibilities
Act as an internal subject matter expert on regulatory requirements related to the approval and construction of midstream projects within Western Canada, including cross‑border (provincial and US)
Lead a project team of discipline experts
Drive project delivery with a key focus on efficient execution, project controls, and safety
Use sound judgement to solve and manage risks associated with project support activities
Work with a collaborative team of technical environmental specialists to lead the approval and permitting process
Prepare and review environmental assessments, regulatory applications, and technical submissions
Contribute to proposals, pre‑qualifications, and relationship building with existing and prospective clients
Communicate and collaborate with other environmental and regulatory specialists to ensure consistency in project execution
Support the development and mentorship of junior and intermediate staff
Participate in team and independent based work
Take part in on‑the‑job learning and professional development opportunities
Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines in the execution of all work; coordinate with HSE professionals during all project phases
Capabilities & Experience
Work with initiative, professionalism, and confidentiality, multi‑task and adapt to change in a dynamic environment
Strong understanding of provincial (AB, BC) and federal regulations, including CER, environmental assessment processes, permitting requirements, and construction planning needs
Demonstrated effective writing and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Effective writing and communication skills
Proven problem‑solving skills and innovative thinking
Committed to providing quality deliverables in a timely manner
Ability and desire to coach and mentor less experienced staff
Experience in midstream operations, including construction execution and support, is considered an asset
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences, Environmental Studies or a relevant Engineering field
Preferred but not necessary: holding or eligibility to obtain a relevant professional designation (e.g., P. Bio, R.P.F., P.Ag, EP, P.Eng)
Minimum of 10 years of environmental and regulatory related experience in the energy sector (general and/or midstream oil and gas, energy transition)
Preferred Experience
Previous consulting experience…
Title: Intermediate/Senior Environmental Planner
Company: Stantec
Location: Regina, Canada
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