Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

Water & Ecology - About Us

Trinity Consultants Canada’s Water & Ecology team delivers environmental and scientific expertise for complex projects across Canada. With local trust and global expertise, our team applies the highest standards of scientific excellence and technical precision to help industry, Government and indigenous Communities secure project permits and approvals, meet regulatory requirements with confidence, and achieve better environmental outcomes.

Our work spans the full project lifecycle, from baseline assessments and approvals through operations, monitoring, and closure, with a focus on practical, science-based solutions. Our professionals specialize in water resources, hydrogeology, aquatic sciences, permitting, and environmental compliance, supporting projects in highly regulated environments.

With over 200 employees across 6 provinces, with 20 Canadian offices, the Water & Ecology team has made the environment its life’s work, as reflected by their mission statement:

We provide trusted environmental services, delivering preeminent water and ecology solutions to clients and communities, through our commitment to scientific excellence, environmental integrity, innovation, and our people.

To achieve our mission, our team is the embodiment of our guiding principles:

• Scientific Excellence: Delivering clear, evidence-based solutions through rigorous, innovative, and reliable scientific excellence.
• Professional Integrity & Environmental Ethics: Upholding integrity and ethics to guide responsible, transparent decisions that benefit both society and the environment.
• Business Discipline: Driving success through careful planning, collaboration, and disciplined execution to deliver quality on time and on budget.
• Development of Successful Individuals & Teams: Empowering people and teams to thrive through trust, inclusion, mentorship, and a culture of continuous growth and excellence.
• Community Engagement: Partnering with communities through science, respect, and shared values to support local initiatives and environmental well-being.

The Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team, assisting with and supporting small- to medium-sized environmental permitting projects for mine sites located across Canada. Project responsibilities will include: the preparation of environmental permitting applications and compliance reports; organization, analysis, and interpretation of surface water and groundwater monitoring data; participation in technical meetings with clients, regulators, and other stakeholder/rightsholder groups; assisting senior scientists with proposal preparation and components of larger projects. The position will be subject to mentoring and supervision.

The successful candidate will have consulting and project management skills, exceptional organizational skills, critical thinking skills, an eye for detail, strong communication skills, excellent technical writing skills, and proficient knowledge of software applications including MS Word and MS Excel. Knowledge of federal, provincial, and territorial environmental legislation, experience in conceptual design of water balances and wastewater management plans, and water quality data interpretation, as well as professional accreditation (P.Eng. or P.Geo) or eligibility for professional accreditation would be considered assets. A degree in environmental science or engineering is required, together with 10+ years of relevant technical work experience. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license and must be willing to travel.

Compensation:

The posted range $76.00 - $100.00 per hour reflects wages for a broad scope of experience, with starting pay determined based on education, qualifications, and experiences relevant to the role.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools support our recruitment team but do not replace human decision-making. We are committed to a human-first approach to hiring, where your skills and experience are evaluated by people, and all final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team. For more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

We are committed to cultivating an authentic and diverse organization, welcoming all those interested in our work to apply. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive interview experience. Please inform us of any accommodations needed to assist you during the interview process.

Applications will be accepted until the role is filled. Only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.