Intermediate Environmental Permitting Specialist

Salary: $55-$75 CAD per hour. The posted range reflects wages for a broad scope of experience, with starting pay determined based on education, qualifications, and experiences relevant to the role.

WHO IS TRINITY CONSULTANTS CANADA LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a dedicated and diligent Intermediate Environmental Permitting Specialist to join the Trinity Consultants Canada team. We will provide an opportunity to join a team of experienced and skilled professionals who thrive on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. While working alongside experts in your field, we will support your career goals by providing great opportunities for growth and advancement through mentorship, training, and other professional development opportunities.

TRINITY CONSULTANTS CANADA

Trinity Consultants Canada is a leading environmental consultancy that brings together trusted advisors, scientists and engineers to help clients solve their most complex challenges. With local trust and global expertise, the team delivers innovative, scientifically sound and future-ready solutions that help industry, government and Indigenous Communities secure project permits and approvals, and meet regulatory requirements with confidence.

WATER & ECOLOGY - ABOUT US

Trinity Consultants Canadas 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 lifes 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.

WONDERING WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

The Intermediate Environmental Permitting Specialist will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team, assisting with and supporting environmental permitting projects for mine sites located across Canada. Project responsibilities will include:

• Supporting clients in navigating regulatory pathways for environmental approvals
• Preparing environmental permitting applications and compliance reports
• Organizing, analyzing, and interpreting surface water and groundwater monitoring data
• Participating in technical meetings with clients, regulators, and stakeholder/rightsholder groups
• Assisting senior scientists with proposal preparation and contributing to components of larger, multidisciplinary projects
• Working under mentoring and supervision while contributing to project delivery
  
  

THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant technical experience
• Experience supporting environmental approvals for mining projects
• Demonstrated consulting and project management experience
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel

Assets

• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and territorial environmental legislation
• Experience with assimilative capacity studies, water quality data interpretation, and wastewater management planning
• Experience with mine closure planning
• Professional accreditation (P.Eng. or P.Geo), or eligibility for accreditation

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.

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.

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