Senior Permitting and Regulatory Specialist

Jacobs is seeking a highly experienced Senior Permitting and Regulatory Specialist to join our team in managing new linear infrastructure projects in the Greater Toronto Area. At Jacobs, we’re committed to responsible and sustainable infrastructure development. This role offers an opportunity to advance your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work, fostering growth and success.

This strategic position involves project management and leading environmental strategies with our clients. The candidate should be based in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and be willing to travel to the Toronto office twice a week (preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays).

• Lead environmental strategy and ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with consultants and stakeholders to drive project success.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and manage project budgets.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of professionals.

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. with an OPPI designation.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in linear infrastructure planning in Ontario (roads, powerlines, pipelines).
• Experience with Environmental Assessments (EA) at the Ontario/Provincial level for linear infrastructure; transmission experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with Ontario Energy Board regulations and processes is beneficial.
• Proven leadership skills and team management experience.
• Deep understanding of Federal and Ontario environmental regulations.
• Experience engaging with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities.
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, with strong initiative.
• Strong project management skills focusing on technical aspects.
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract.

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Environmental and Regulatory Affairs

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