Remote Senior Regulatory Specialist - Mining

Ensero Solutions is an environmental consulting and remediation business with specific expertise in environmental assessments, permitting, regulatory and compliance services, active/passive water treatment, mine water management, and turnkey remediation services for the mining industry and broader industrial sectors. At Ensero, we get the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and people’s lives. We’re building a culture where people can grow their careers and are challenged to solve our client’s toughest environmental problems.




Senior Regulatory Specialist - Mining


Whitehorse, YT; Vancouver, BC; Saskatoon, SK; Calgary, AB; Remote - Regular Full-Time



As a Senior Regulatory Specialist I, you will be responsible for providing leadership and management of projects and programs for Ensero clients, as well as providing senior technical direction on projects.

About the Role


  • Provides direction and activities related to water use licensing, environmental assessments and permit applications for Ensero projects and clients.

  • Lead all activities related to water use licensing, environmental permitting applications and studies for Ensero projects and clients.

  • Work collaboratively with technical teams and proactively identify opportunities to improve project environmental design aspects and streamline regulatory processes.

  • Develops an integrated project schedule including the critical path for the end-to-end tasks and activities necessary to successfully implement projects.

  • Provide corporate technical support to Ensero projects with regard to environmental compliance, governance and permitting.

  • Interface and communicate with various levels of government, stakeholders and communities to advance permitting activities.

  • Represent Ensero Solutions and our clients in regulatory and community meetings, workshops and events and oversee the preparation of presentation materials.

  • Keep abreast of existing and pending legislation and regulation changes which may impact Ensero projects or our client’s projects. Coordinate and disseminate regulatory information within the company.

  • Develop professional and business relationships across the industry to better advance Ensero’s growth and strategic initiatives.

  • Supports the writing and development of client proposals and explores business development opportunities in mining and other sectors.

  • Conducts senior reviews of technical deliverables and programs in area(s) of expertise.

  • Completes other projects, reporting and tasks as assigned.

  • Mentor and provide technical training to junior and intermediate team members

  • All other duties as required

About You


  • 10+ years of previous experience working in environmental consulting, A/E/C or relevant industry.

  • Experience in building relationships and engaging with First Nations and all levels of Government.

  • Knowledge of and experience in Yukon’s, NWT’s, Nunavut’s and BC’s (and other jurisdictions) impact assessment and licensing regime for resource development projects.

  • Ability to work effectively with team members as well as lead multi-disciplinary projects

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other business software

  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work independently or as part of a team

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels

$130,000 - $170,000 a year

Ensero has offices in Canada (Saskatoon, Vancouver and Whitehorse) and the US (Denver), and is well established as an innovative leader in regulatory, environmental management, water treatment, remediation technologies, and facility operations. We believe in giving you the opportunity to learn and to help make an impact on the sustainability of the environment.



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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