: Environment and Compliance Lead Location: Kitimat, British Columbia

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports To: Environment & Security Manager

Team Size: Approximately 9 direct reports

About The Role The Environment & Compliance Lead is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental programs that support the safe and compliant operation of a large-scale, complex industrial facility. This position works closely with internal teams, contractors, community stakeholders, Indigenous partners, and regulatory bodies.

The role requires a combination of strong technical expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic operational environment with evolving regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities Environmental Leadership & Management

- Lead a diverse team of environmental professionals to ensure regulatory compliance and strong environmental performance.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and direction to technical staff, fostering engagement, accountability, and professional development.
- Establish and reinforce environmental standards across operations, holding firm where compliance must be maintained.

Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure full compliance with all provincial and federal environmental regulations applicable to the facility.
- Serve as the main point of contact for regulatory bodies; coordinate audits, inspections, and reporting requirements.
- Interpret permit conditions and regulatory commitments and ensure consistent application across site operations.
- Support the maintenance and improvement of environmental management systems, including ISO 14001.

Environmental Monitoring & Programs

- Oversee terrestrial, marine,



and atmospheric monitoring programs, including water quality, air quality, wildlife, fisheries offsets, wetlands, contamination, and receiving setting programs.
- Validate environmental data, prepare reports, and coordinate follow-up actions.
- Lead or participate in environmental incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed and verified.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

- Participate in technical working groups with Indigenous communities and local stakeholders.
- Support external relations teams during consultations, community briefings, and issue resolution (e.g., noise, flare visibility, environmental concerns).
- Maintain positive working relationships with community partners and environmental organizations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work collaboratively with operations, health & safety, external relations, legal, and leadership teams to align environmental priorities.
- Support planning, risk assessments, and execution activities across the facility.
- Provide input on environmental considerations for future growth, expansion, or construction phases.

Budgeting & Contractor Oversight

- Manage environmental program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
- Oversee third-party consultants performing monitoring, surveys, remediation, and fieldwork.
- Review scopes of work, proposals,



and performance of environmental services contractors.

Qualifications & Experience Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Certified Environmental Practitioner (C.E.P.) or equivalent professional designation is an asset.

Technical Experience

- Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental roles within industrial, oil & gas, LNG, energy, or related sectors.
- Strong understanding of environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks within British Columbia.
- Experience with environmental monitoring programs, compliance management systems, and ISO 14001.
- Proven experience conducting and leading environmental incident investigations.

Leadership Experience

- Demonstrated success managing a technical team in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Ability to influence, coach, and guide both internal teams and external contractors.
- Strong communication skills and confidence to uphold environmental standards when challenged.

Other Requirements

- Ability and willingness to relocate to Kitimat, BC.
- Comfortable working approximately 50% of the time in field-based activities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across diverse cultural and stakeholder groups.

Why This Role?

- Prospect to lead a high-impact environmental team at a major industrial asset.
- Influence key environmental strategies, monitoring programs, and compliance initiatives.
- Work in a collaborative, multicultural setting with a strong commitment to safety and environmental excellence.
- Play a key role in ongoing operations and future expansion phases.

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