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Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Prairies and Territories Environmental Services group is currently seeking an Intermediate Environmental Planner to work with our Assessment and Permitting team. This role supports environmental review and licensing, an increasingly critical component of development projects across Canada and globally. We are looking for a motivated, collaborative team player who is passionate about making a positive impact on the environment. There’s no end to the scope and significance of your work, and to where it can take you at Stantec.
Our team is based across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, and while we embrace our core value that “we are better together”, we do offer flexible work solutions and hybrid work situations.
In this role, the successful candidate will provide support to all stages of a project’s lifecycle including assessment, permitting and approval requirements, construction support, and post-construction support. Projects will include small to large-scale provincial and federal environmental assessments for the power and energy, infrastructure, oil and gas, transportation, and mining sectors with a focus on oil and gas. With a working knowledge in federal, provincial, and municipal jurisdictions, you will be joining a multidisciplinary team in Environmental Services at Stantec who works closely with our multidisciplinary teams (e.g., ecosystems, water resources, cultural resources, and site investigation and remediation teams).
We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and accountable, has good attention to detail, has great communication skills who thrives working in a team environment, and a creative thinker with demonstrated problem solving skills and a drive to support clients and internal teams to find solutions. Organizational skills and the ability to support multidisciplinary teams in a fast- paced company are essential qualities. The successful candidate will support projects to meet their project management and regulatory requirements for Stantec and our clients. With a talented and collaborative team of professionals in Calgary and across Canada, we are looking for a motivated professional to help build our dynamic team.
The role is based in the Calgary, Edmonton, or Saskatoon office, with Saskatoon being the preferred location.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead and assist with environmental impact assessment and permitting projects in western Canada
- Collaborate with Stantec colleagues on pursuits and project delivery that involves assessment and permitting
- Provide environmental regulatory knowledge and expertise to a wide variety of projects with a focus on oil and gas
- Assist project teams in the preparation of technical documents that support regulatory application development and submission
- Lead proposals, pre- qualifications, and relationship building with existing and prospective clients
- Liaise with local, provincial, and federal agencies regarding permits and approvals
- Share knowledge and experience to help develop more junior staff
- Seek out and develop relationships with new and existing clients
- Comply with health and safety and quality management processes
- Participate in team and independent based work
- Take part in on-the-job learning and professional development opportunities
Your Capabilities and Experience
- Direct experience leading or supporting projects in western Canada
- Experience in, or a solid understanding of, the consulting industry in a multidisciplinary environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in project management, including financial, technical, and scheduling aspects
- Demonstrated strong and effective technical writing and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven problem-solving skills and innovative thinking
- Committed to providing quality deliverables in a timely manner
- Ability to work with initiative, professionalism and confidentiality, while multi-tasking and adapting to change in a very dynamic environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Leadership experience and commitment to Stantec values including inclusion and diversity
Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in the Sciences, Environmental Studies or relevant Engineering field (e.g., geography, ecology, or energy transition).
A Master’s degree (or master’s degree in progress) is an asset.
Holding or eligibility to obtain a relevant professional designation (e.g., P. Bio, R.P.F., P.Ag, EP, P.Eng) preferred but, not necessary.
A minimum of 8 years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Previous consulting experience preferred .
A valid driver’s license.
This role is a typical office environment, working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work and/or site visits may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location: Canada | SK | Saskatoon
Other Locations: Canada | MB | Winnipeg
Organization: BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 23/04/2026 08:04:35
Req ID: 1005517
