Power Sector Lead, Western Canada

We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Western Power Sector Lead, you will play a strategic leadership role in driving the growth of SLR's power sector business across Western Canada. This position combines business leadership, technical expertise, client relationship management, and team development to expand SLR's market presence and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

The role reports directly to the North America Practice Leader, Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and works closely with the Canadian Power Sector Lead to develop and execute sector growth strategies, enhance client relationships, and strengthen SLR's position in the power and energy market.

As both a senior practitioner and business leader, you will maintain a meaningful level of chargeable work through active participation in project delivery, regulatory strategy, strategic advisory services, project oversight, and client management activities. The successful candidate will balance technical excellence and project execution with business development, sector leadership, and team growth responsibilities.

The role will focus on supporting utilities, independent power producers, renewable energy developers, transmission companies, energy storage proponents, and emerging energy technology providers as they navigate evolving regulatory requirements, decarbonization initiatives, and the transition to a lower-carbon energy future. Through strong client relationships, market leadership, and technical expertise, you will help clients successfully advance complex projects from planning and permitting through construction and operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to support the growth and expansion of SLR Canada's power sector business.
• Grow the delivery of environmental, regulatory, permitting, and stakeholder engagement services across the power sector in Western Canada.
• Develop and execute sector growth strategies to expand SLR's market presence, client portfolio, and service offerings.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and senior client liaison, building and maintaining strong relationships with developers, utilities, Indigenous communities, regulators, and key industry stakeholders.
• Act as a senior practitioner, providing technical leadership and strategic guidance on environmental assessment, regulatory approvals, permitting, stakeholder engagement, and project development initiatives.
• Lead regulatory strategy development for power generation, transmission, renewable energy, battery energy storage, and grid infrastructure projects from planning through approval and construction.
• Identify and pursue strategic business opportunities while supporting proposal development, key account management, and client engagement activities.
• Champion an integrated services approach by connecting clients with the full breadth of SLR's technical capabilities.
• Collaborate with sector leads and technical teams across SLR's Canadian and global operations to deliver multidisciplinary solutions.
• Mentor and develop technical, project management, business development, and client-facing staff to support succession planning and long-term growth.
• Drive team building and capability development in key technical, project management, and client management disciplines.
• Promote and foster a positive, collaborative work environment aligned with SLR's One Team culture.
• Represent SLR at industry conferences, regulatory forums, client meetings, and professional associations to strengthen market visibility and industry relationships.

Why SLR

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of SLR's power sector business during a period of significant growth and transformation within Canada's energy industry. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals, influence strategic direction, support major infrastructure and energy projects, and play a key role in helping clients navigate the energy transition.

The position may be based in Alberta or British Columbia, with flexible work arrangements available. Your expertise, leadership, and contributions will have a direct impact on the continued success and growth of SLR's power sector practice across Canada.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives.

• The salary range for this position is $150,000-$180,000. Final agreed-upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.

• Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree specializing in a related environmental discipline (environmental science or engineering, ecology, environmental law/policy).

• 15+ years of experience specifically in environmental assessment and permitting in Western Canada.

• Well-established reputation in the industry, with demonstrated credibility and visibility through regulatory engagement, client relationships, published work, conference participation, or association involvement.

• Proven track record of developing business, building teams, and delivering high-quality EA and permitting services.

• Strong technical writing skills, with an ability to synthesize technical information and develop plain-language summaries.

• Deep understanding of municipal, provincial, and federal environmental regulatory and permitting requirements.

• Experience in an environmental consulting environment required; prior leadership in growing practices or business lines is a strong asset.

• Understanding of international environmental and social impact assessment standards is an asset.

• Ability to travel within Canada periodically, as required.
  

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SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.