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 is vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Projects require environmental review and licensing and this step is becoming increasingly critical for development across Canada and around the world. We are seeking a motivated team player that works collaboratively and is inspired to make a difference for the environment. Organizational skills and the ability to support multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced company are essential qualities. This is a permanent full-time position in our Prairies and Territories Assessment and Permitting Team based in the Calgary office. There’s no end to the scope and significance of your work, and to where it can take you at Stantec.

Your Opportunity
Stantec's Prairies and Territories Environmental Services group is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to work with our Assessment and Permitting team. The team is based in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, and while we embrace our core value that we are better together, we do offer flexible work solutions and hybrid work situations.

Drive project delivery with a key focus on efficient execution, project controls, and safety

Collaborate with Stantec colleagues on pursuits and project delivery that involves assessment and permitting

Provide environmental regulatory knowledge and expertise to a wide variety of projects

Support the identification and assessment of environmental features, constraints, alternatives, potential effects, mitigation measures, and avoidance opportunities

Liaise with local, provincial, and federal agencies regarding permits and approvals

Share knowledge and experience to help develop more junior staff.

Seek out and develop relationships with new and existing clients

Lead quality proposals and projects from inception to completion





Comply with health and safety and quality management processes

Participate in team and independent based work

Take part in on-the-job learning and career development opportunities

Your Capabilities And Experience

Experience in, or a solid understanding of, the consulting industry in a multidisciplinary environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in project management, including financial, technical, and scheduling aspects.

Ability to work with initiative, professionalism and confidentiality, multi-task and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment

Strong understanding of provincial (AB, BC, SK, MB) and federal regulations, environmental assessment processes, permitting requirements and construction planning needs Knowledge of territorial and federal environmental legislation applicable in Northwest Territories and Nunavut would be an asset

Demonstrated effective writing and communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Effective writing and communication skills

Proven problem-solving skills and innovative thinking

Committed to providing quality deliverables in a timely manner

Ability and desire to coach and mentor less experienced staff

Preferred: experience in midstream including construction execution and support

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree in the Sciences, Environmental Studies or relevant Engineering field (e.g., geography, ecology, or energy transition).

A Master's degree (or master’s degree in progress) is an asset.

Holding or eligibility to obtain a relevant professional designation (e.g., P. Bio, R.P.F., P.Ag, EP, P.Eng) preferred but, not necessary.

A minimum of 18 years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Previous Consulting Experience Preferred.

A valid driver's license.





A typical office environment includes working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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.

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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:

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

paid time off

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary

Organization: BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

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📌 Senior Environmental Planner (Alberta)
🏢 Stantec.
📍 Alberta