Introduction

Our client is advancing a significant critical minerals development project in Ontario through the feasibility and permitting stages toward future production. To support this work, they are seeking an experienced Environmental & Permitting Lead to provide senior-level environmental leadership and regulatory guidance throughout the project lifecycle. environmental assessment and permitting framework.

What are you going to do 

  • Lead the environmental and permitting strategy for a major Ontario mining and mineral processing project through feasibility, approvals, and development.
  • Provide expert guidance on provincial and federal environmental regulatory requirements and approval pathways.
  • Develop and execute permitting plans, schedules, and regulatory engagement strategies.
  • Review, analyze, and interpret environmental baseline data and technical studies.
  • Personally, author and review environmental sections of technical studies, reports, permit applications, and regulatory submissions.
  • Serve as the project's technical authority on environmental matters and provide strategic recommendations to project leadership.
  • Direct and coordinate external consultants and specialists, including:
  • Environmental consultants
  • Hydrogeological specialists
  • Ecologists and biological experts
  • Indigenous engagement advisors
  • Air quality, water quality, and environmental monitoring teams
  • Ensure technical consistency and quality across all environmental deliverables.
  • Support stakeholder engagement activities involving government agencies, Indigenous communities, and other project stakeholders.
  • Identify permitting risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain project schedules.
  • Work closely with the Project Director and multidisciplinary project teams across geology, metallurgy, engineering, and project development.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in environmental permitting, environmental assessment, or project development within mining, mineral processing, heavy industry, infrastructure, or related sectors.
  • Demonstrated success navigating Ontario environmental and regulatory approval processes.
  • Deep understanding of:
    • Ontario permitting pathways
    • Provincial and federal environmental regulations
    • Environmental assessment requirements
    • Indigenous consultation processes
    • Regulatory stakeholder engagement
  • Proven experience supporting projects from study and feasibility stages through permitting and development.
  • Strong technical writing skills with experience preparing environmental reports, permit applications, and regulatory submissions.
  • Experience managing and directing multidisciplinary environmental consultants and contractors.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, regulators, Indigenous communities, and technical teams.
  • Exploration drilling and field campaign experience.
  • Emergency response participation and incident management experience.
  • Logistics coordination and contractor management experience.
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities.

What we offer 

We offer a competitive contractor package and the opportunity to work with industry-leading clients on technically challenging projects. You will gain exposure to diverse project environments while being supported by Brunel's experienced recruitment and workforce solutions team.

Closing: 22 November 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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