Environmental Planning & Regulatory Discipline Lead managing environmental planning projects for AJM Environmental. Leading teams, overseeing regulatory applications, and ensuring compliance across sectors.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage regulatory and environmental planning projects, including budgeting, scheduling, invoicing, issue management, and delivery of high-quality final products;
Prepare and provide senior technical oversight of regulatory applications, submissions, approval strategies and environmental planning deliverables submitted to agencies such as AER, EPA, CER, AUC, and others;
Design and oversee field-based audit, compliance assurance, and environmental monitoring programs;
Lead environmental inspections of construction activities, including pipelines, drilling programs, and other linear and facility-based developments;
Conduct and oversee desktop and field-level environmental risk assessments to support planning, permitting, and construction phases;
Act as a technical liaison between clients, regulators, and internal teams to support efficient approvals and issue resolution;
Support proposal development, scope definition, and pricing for regulatory and environmental planning work.
Lead AJM’s Environmental Planning & Regulatory discipline, including technical standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives;
Mentor, coach, and support Intermediate and Junior staff in technical, professional, and consulting skill development;
Act as a cultural and safety role model, reinforcing AJM’s core values across teams and projects;
Maintain the ability and willingness to participate in field-based inspections, audits, and monitoring when required;
Build and maintain strong, trusted client relationships through high-quality work and responsive service;
Actively contribute to business development through client engagement, opportunity identification, and proposal support;
Represent AJM externally through client meetings, regulatory meetings, conferences, and industry forums as appropriate;
Work independently and occasionally outside of standard office hours to meet project deadlines and client needs.
Requirements
BSc. in Environmental Science, Biology, Planning, Ecology, or a related discipline
Registered, or eligible for registration, with an applicable professional association (e.g., P.Biol., R.P. Bio., P.Ag., or equivalent, depending on background)
10+ years of progressive environmental consulting experience, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
Strong technical expertise in environmental planning, regulatory approvals, compliance, monitoring, and inspection programs
Demonstrated experience working with provincial and federal regulators and regulatory frameworks
Proven ability to mentor staff and lead teams in a consulting environment
Strong communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear, defensible regulatory documentation
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and ambiguity
A self-starter who thrives working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
A strong track record of fostering and maintaining a positive health and safety culture
Comfortable learning and using new technology to improve efficiency and outcomes
An entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to help grow and shape a technical discipline
A natural collaborator and cultural ambassador who models AJM’s values in all aspects of the role!
Benefits
Flexible work environment
High degree of autonomy
Professional development opportunities
Job title
Environmental Planning & Regulatory Discipline Lead
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