Environmental Regulatory Specialist
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Your Opportunity
We’re seeking an Environmental Regulatory Specialist/Scientist to join our Environmental Assessment and Permitting team in Atlantic Canada.
In this position, you will work closely with an experienced, multi‑disciplinary team of environmental assessment (EA) practitioners, ecologists, archaeologists, and environmental scientists and engineers. Together, you will provide environmental regulatory and permitting support across a wide variety of industries in Atlantic Canada, including renewable energy, mining, and infrastructure projects.
This will be a full-time permanent position. The hiring process is ongoing, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Your Key Responsibilities
Master’s degree in environmental science, engineering, management, planning, or a related field is preferred, or
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, management, planning, or a related field, and a minimum of 2 years of environmental and regulatory-related experience.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
\#StayInquisitive
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location: Canada | NS | Dartmouth
Organization: BC-1214 EnvSvcs-CA Atlantic Canada
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 06/04/2026 02:04:54
Req ID: 1005219
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Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Your Opportunity
We’re seeking an Environmental Regulatory Specialist/Scientist to join our Environmental Assessment and Permitting team in Atlantic Canada.
In this position, you will work closely with an experienced, multi‑disciplinary team of environmental assessment (EA) practitioners, ecologists, archaeologists, and environmental scientists and engineers. Together, you will provide environmental regulatory and permitting support across a wide variety of industries in Atlantic Canada, including renewable energy, mining, and infrastructure projects.
This will be a full-time permanent position. The hiring process is ongoing, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Work in a collaborative team of technical, environmental, and engineering specialists to support the environmental assessment and permitting processes
- Assist project teams in the preparation of technical documents, environmental assessments, and regulatory applications
- Support the identification and assessment of sensitive environmental features, constraints, alternatives, potential effects, mitigation measures, and avoidance opportunities
- Contribute environmental regulatory knowledge and expertise to a wide variety of projects
- Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Program
- Ability to work with initiative, professionalism, and confidentiality, multitask, and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment
- Basic understanding of provincial and federal regulations, permitting requirements, and environmental assessment processes within Atlantic Canada
- Demonstrated effective writing and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to providing quality deliverables in a timely manner
Master’s degree in environmental science, engineering, management, planning, or a related field is preferred, or
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, management, planning, or a related field, and a minimum of 2 years of environmental and regulatory-related experience.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
\#StayInquisitive
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location: Canada | NS | Dartmouth
Organization: BC-1214 EnvSvcs-CA Atlantic Canada
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 06/04/2026 02:04:54
Req ID: 1005219
\#additional