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: November 22, 2026

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