Job Description: 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 environment 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?

Opportunity 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 environment with a strong commitment to safety and environmental excellence.

Play a key role in ongoing operations and future expansion phases.