Environmental Impact Assessment Professional

About Us At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. "For Planet and Progress" is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life As an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Professional, you will provide strategic leadership for the planning, execution, and successful delivery of environmental and impact assessment programs supporting major resource, infrastructure, energy, and mining projects. You will act as a senior advisor to executives, project directors, regulators, Indigenous communities, and clients. This role integrates environmental, engineering, social, regulatory, and commercial considerations to achieve project approvals while reducing risk and creating long-term value.

The EIA Professional leads multidisciplinary teams and oversees complex environmental assessment and permitting programs from project conception through construction, operation, closure, and reclamation. The position is responsible for developing regulatory strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, guiding technical studies, and ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, territorial, and Indigenous regulatory requirements. The compensation range for this role is $160,000 to $190,000 CAD, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

Lead the development and execution of environmental and impact assessment strategies for large-scale resource, mining, nuclear, energy, and infrastructure projects. Direct preparation and review of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA), Impact Assessment Act submissions, and supporting technical documentation. Integrate environmental, engineering, operational, commercial, and social considerations into project planning and regulatory decision-making. Provide strategic guidance regarding project risks, regulatory pathways, approval requirements, and mitigation measures.

Develop and implement permitting and regulatory approval strategies that support project schedules and business objectives. Act as senior liaison with federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal regulators. Lead regulatory submissions, permit applications, licensing activities, and compliance programs. Support meaningful engagement with Indigenous Nations, communities, government agencies, industry associations, and external stakeholders.

Contribute to relationship-building initiatives that incorporate Indigenous knowledge, rights, interests, and participation in project development. Facilitate resolution of environmental, regulatory, and permitting issues through collaborative engagement approaches. Represent organizations at public forums, industry associations, regulatory hearings, and executive stakeholder meetings.

Lead multidisciplinary teams of environmental scientists, engineers, hydro-geologists, biologists, social specialists, and technical experts. Provide technical…