Skip to Main Content

Job Title


Intermediate / Senior Environmental Planner


Company : Stantec


Location : Yellowknife,


Created : 2026-04-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, creativity, and a vision for growth. The Prairies and Territories Environmental Services group is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Environmental Planner to support environmental review and licensing for development projects across Canada and globally. The role focuses on midstream oil and gas projects, with opportunities to work on other sectors as available. Key Responsibilities Act as an internal subject matter expert on regulatory requirements related to the approval and construction of midstream projects in Western Canada, including crossborder (provincial and US) jurisdictions. Lead a project team of discipline experts. Drive project delivery with a focus on efficient execution, project controls, and safety. Use sound judgment to solve and manage risks associated with project support activities. Collaborate with technical environmental specialists to lead the approval and permitting process. Prepare and review environmental assessments, regulatory applications, and technical submissions. Contribute to proposals, prequalifications, 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 teambased and independent work. Engage in onthejob 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, coordinating with HSE professionals throughout all project phases. Qualifications and Experience Ability to work with initiative, professionalism, and confidentiality, while multitasking and adapting 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. Effective writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail. Proven problemsolving skills and innovative thinking. Commitment to delivering 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 and Experience A Bachelors degree in the Sciences, Environmental Studies, or a relevant Engineering field. Preferred but not required: holding or eligibility for a relevant professional designation (e.g., P. Bio, R.P.F., P.Ag, EP, P.Eng). A minimum of 10 years of environmental and regulatory experience in the energy sector (general and/or midstream oil and gas, energy transition). Previous consulting experience preferred. A valid drivers license. Location The position is based in one of our key offices located in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Yellowknife, or Winnipeg. Compensation and Benefits Pay ranges are provided for positions where required in compliance with pay transparency laws. Final compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Bonus eligibility applies to certain roles. Parttime roles are prorated based on agreed hours. Fulltime employees (working at least 20 hours per week) receive health, dental, and vision plans; a wellness program; health care and wellness spending accounts; a group registered retirement savings plan; an employee stock purchase program; a group taxfree savings account; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; shortterm/longterm disability plans; emergency travel benefits; tuition reimbursement; professional membership fee coverage; and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees receive a group registered retirement savings plan; an employee stock purchase program; and a group taxfree savings account. Additional Information This role is a typical office environment, working with computers for extended periods. Field work and/or site visits may include exposure to weather conditions. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr