Principal Consultant, Impact Assessment
Core
Guide clients' capital projects in Eastern Canada through regulatory and permitting journeys, from early pathway planning to final approvals.
Role type
Senior IC principal consultant (regulatory strategy & impact assessment)
Builds
Regulatory approval pathways and permitting programs for mining, energy, renewables, and infrastructure projects
Domain
Environmental consulting, regulatory compliance, impact assessment
Required skills
Impact assessment expertise, regulatory permitting knowledge, client advisory at executive level, multidisciplinary team leadership, commercial judgement, Indigenous stakeholder engagement, budget and scope management
Preferred skills
French language proficiency, experience with international environmental standards (IFC, Equator Principles), environmental due diligence
Technologies
Federal Impact Assessment Act, Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, Québec environmental assessment procedures (BAPE, James Bay regime)
Responsibilities
Define and lead impact assessment and permitting strategies; advise senior decision-makers on regulatory pathways; lead planning and execution of approval applications; direct integrated teams of specialists; contribute to account growth and proposal development; mentor senior consultants
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic advisory and team leadership