Environmental Regulatory Specialist

Location: Trail, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

About Trail Operations

Teck’s Trail Operations, located in the community of Trail in British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Located in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern, British Columbia, Trail offers outdoor adventure at your fingertips.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Superintendent, Environmental Management, the Environmental Regulatory Specialist (known as an Environmental Specialist/ Engineer) supports Trail Operations' environmental compliance programs through the management of environmental permits, regulatory requirements, and environmental management systems. The role works closely with operating departments, project teams, environmental professionals, and regulatory agencies to support compliance with environmental legislation, permit conditions, and corporate standards.

This position is one of the various positions reporting directly to the Superintendent, Environmental Management. Portfolio rotations may be implemented for this role and incumbents may be required to focus on various aspects of the accountabilities based on assigned priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor health, safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Responsible for the maintenance of environmental permits, approvals, authorizations, and regulatory commitments by coordinating and reviewing consultant studies, technical reports, permit applications, regulatory submissions, amendments, and associated documentation.
• Monitor changes to provincial, federal, and municipal environmental legislation, regulations, policies, and guidance documents and assesses potential implications to Trail Operations.
• Communicate regulatory changes, permit requirements, and compliance obligations to operating departments and supports the implementation of actions necessary to achieve and maintain compliance.
• Support communications and working relationships with environmental regulatory agencies, including the BC Ministry of Environment and Parks and Environment and Climate Change Canada.
• Review proposed operational, maintenance, and project changes to identify permitting, regulatory, and environmental compliance considerations, and supports environmental planning and permitting activities associated with operational and capital projects.
• Support operating departments in the implementation and continual improvement of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, including environmental aspect and impact assessments, compliance obligation evaluations, risk assessments, corrective actions, and other EMS requirements.
• Review and updates procedures, reports, standards, and controlled documents in response to changing regulations, permit conditions, standards or other requirements.
• Lead regulatory inspections, audits, compliance assessments, information requests, and supports investigations related to environmental performance and permit compliance, including internal, external, management system, and certification audits.
• Lead in coordination with subject matter experts the preparation of environmental performance reports, regulatory correspondence, and management presentations.
• Support environmental incident investigations and the development and tracking of corrective actions.
• Perform other related duties as 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
• Professional status in BC, or eligibility for registration (e.g., P.Eng., P.Ag., P.Chem., RPBio) would be an asset.
• Experience in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental management systems, or environmental consulting is required.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation applicable to industrial operations is required, including permitting under the Environmental Management Act, Water Sustainability Act, and Environmental Assessment Act.
• Experience working with federal permitting processes is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with Environmental Management Systems such as ISO 14001 is desirable.
• Experience conducting environmental compliance assessments, audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop and execute work plans in accordance with departmental objectives and schedules, and to build effective working relationships with operations, engineering, consultants, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, technical writing, and communication skills are required.
• Direct experience in the smelting or refining industry and associated environmental monitoring and management is desirable.

Benefits

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Profit Share Plan
• Health Spending Account
• Personal Spending Account
• Extended Health Care
• Dental and Vision Care
• Employer Paid Pension Plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation, and Holidays
• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
• Employer and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Pay Range: CAD $107,000 - $150,465 per year

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

Apply with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Environmental Regulatory Specialist role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 54353 | Job Category: Environment & Sustainability | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site