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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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: TR-302527

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Gultchan Chevket

+1 403 539 5009

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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