Tenures & Permitting Planner

Mosaic is a diversified, 100% Canadian-owned land solutions company focused on long-term value creation from private forest lands and public forest tenures. Through an integrated, multi-use approach, Mosaic manages its land base across sustainable forestry, renewable energy, watershed services, recreation, real estate and carbon programs, bringing together innovation and stewardship to strengthen economic performance and environmental resilience. By aligning these complementary uses within a single land portfolio, Mosaic builds lasting value while helping shape the future of sustainable land management.

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Mosaic is seeking a Tenures & Permitting Planner to work out of our Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay or Campbell River office on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Reporting to Senior Manager, Forest Tenures, the Tenures & Permitting Planner coordinates operational permitting and the acquisition, renewal and administration of federal and provincial leases, licences and permits for Mosaic’s water lots, facilities, operations and other strategic sites. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating applications, amendments and renewals for foreshore leases, water lot tenures, Licences of Occupation, Site Use Permits and related authorizations;
• Preparing permitting strategies, site plans and management plans, and coordinating the surveys, assessments and technical information needed to support applications;
• Managing application schedules and renewal priorities, and serving as Mosaic’s primary contact with federal and provincial permitting authorities;
• Maintaining an accurate registry of tenures, permits, contracts, obligations and expiry dates in collaboration with Legal Services and GIS;
• Coordinating renewals and compliance obligations for active and inactive facilities, including log handling and storage sites, and working with operational teams to address environmental, safety and tenure requirements;
• Coordinating First Nations referrals and engagement, including record-keeping and follow-up;
• Working with Timberlands Operations to prepare and submit cutting permits, road permits and Post-Harvest Appraisals Reconciliation Method (PHARM) submissions as requested; and
• Participating in regulatory, policy and industry forums to maintain awareness of emerging requirements and issues.

• Post-secondary education, preferably a degree in Forestry, a Forest Technology Diploma or equivalent;
• At least two years of operational forestry experience or equivalent, with three or more years of progressive experience in operational planning within the BC forest industry preferred;
• Strong organizational and record-management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with internal and external stakeholders;
• Comfort working with technical systems and databases; GIS experience is an asset;
• Knowledge of BC’s policy and planning environment is an asset; and
• Registration as an RPF or RFT with Forest Professionals BC, or working toward registration, is an asset.

Mosaic values diversity and recognizes that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We’re eager to learn about your unique knowledge, skills and experiences.

We are proud of our highly collaborative, respectful, and innovative work environment. Our employees are empowered with high levels of role autonomy and the ability to make decisions and lead change.

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