Project Permitting Coordinator Jobs

About Us

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs, the Project Permitting Coordinator works closely with the Approvals Manager, Senior Manager ESG, Site Environment team, Community and Strategic Development Team, and the Project Team. The Coordinator coordinates and implements strategies and programs as they relate to environmental compliance of Baffinland’s approvals. Additionally the Coordinator is responsible for preparing data to support permit applications, preparing regulatory reports, and executing field programs and stakeholder engagement activities as they relate to the permitting process including communicating issues to the Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs. This role is based in our Oakville, Ontario office.

• Coordinate permitting related community engagement activities, technical meetings, Public meetings, and participate in those meetings as needed. Foster positive business relationships and build appropriate contact between NGOs, communities and company personnel.
• Develop the training and education materials for Baffinland employees to ensure proper communication of regulatory requirements, as required.
• Assist the Sustainable Development team with administrative functions and coordination of processes, including the analysis of project data and preparation of progress reports, as needed.
• Coordinate contractors, including field work programs, to ensure the scopes of work and programs are successfully executed. Organize and maintain documentation related to scope of work, including permitting, field work, and stakeholder engagement.
• Compile materials to support the communication of the applicable environmental regulations and permit conditions to personnel by providing guidance and expertise to ensure full compliance with all applicable environmental requirements.
• Support the approval of major project expansions by coordinating the preparation of key permits, environmental assessments and field programmes
• Coordinate the preparation of various professional reports and applications for submission internally and to government agencies, while ensuring that contributors adhere to provided timelines for deliverables.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive. Other duties may be required.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and timelines
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in project management, environmental permitting and/or regulatory compliance
• Ability to organize priorities based on deadlines
• Project management certification is an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related field
• Strong time management skills
• Strong attention to detail