First seen by our source: 29 days ago
Sr. Lead, Regulatory Approvals (SERA)
@ Teck
Trail, British Columbia
Overview
Teck is hiring a Senior Lead, Regulatory Approvals for capital growth projects at its Trail Operations smelting and refining complex in Trail, British Columbia. The role leads social, environmental and regulatory approval workstreams, including permits under BC and federal legislation and Indigenous and community engagement. The posting states a full-time, on-site position with a pay range of CAD $121,800 to $162,000 per year.
Pay:
$121,800–$162,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead SERA workstreams for capital growth projects at Trail Operations
- Secure provincial and federal regulatory approvals and permits
- Lead Indigenous and community engagement strategies
- Prepare and submit permitting applications and negotiate permit conditions
- Manage SERA budgets, schedules and risk register
Requirements summary:
- Related degree or diploma in environmental, natural resource or engineering field
- Minimum 10 years leading regulatory aspects of major industrial capital projects
- Knowledge of BC permitting under EMA, WSA and EAA
- Experience engaging Indigenous Nations and regulators
- Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills
- Smelting or refining industry experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-24
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Environment, health & safety |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Environmental planning, Environmental science, Biology, Forestry, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Teck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Vancouver |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 78 |
Location: Trail, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
About Trail Operations
Teck’s Trail Operations, located in the community of Trail in British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Located in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern, British Columbia, Trail offers outdoor adventure at your fingertips.
Role Overview
Reporting functionally to the Superintendent, Environmental Management and through the project framework to a Project Director, Growth Projects, the Sr. Lead, Regulatory Approvals is responsible for leading Social, Environmental and Regulatory Approvals (SERA) workstreams for capital growth projects at Trail Operations in Trail, British Columbia.
This role is accountable for securing regulatory approvals in alignment with applicable provincial and federal regulatory frameworks to support the successful advancement of growth projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
- Identify and secure all required regulatory approvals under applicable legislation, including provincial permits under the BC Environmental Management Act and Water Sustainability Act, as well as any applicable approvals or notifications under the BC Environmental Assessment Act and federal legislation.
- Lead, develop and implement strategies for regulatory approvals, Indigenous and community engagement aligned with project schedule and milestones.
- Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality permitting applications, coordinating reviews with internal subject matter experts, legal counsel, and senior management.
- Central relationship holder with regulatory agencies, Indigenous Nations, and local governments and communities in relation to the projects.
- Lead application review processes, including coordinating responses to reviewer comments and negotiation of draft permit conditions.
- Lead budgets, schedule, and scope of the SERA components of projects.
- Identify and lead environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder risks, maintain a SERA risk register integrated with overall project risk management, and develop strategies to protect schedule, cost, and reputation.
- Collaborate with project engineering, operations, construction, legal, and corporate teams to integrate environmental and social requirements into project design and construction execution.
- Provide regular updates and briefings to senior leadership on permitting status, Indigenous engagement progress, key risks, and mitigation strategies.
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in a related field, such as environmental planning or environmental science, natural resource fields such as biology or forestry, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 10 years demonstrated ability leading the regulatory aspects of complex major capital projects in an industrial environment, that were subject to major permitting and/or environmental assessment processes, preferably in BC
- Specific knowledge and experience with permitting in British Columbia under the Environmental Management Act, Water Sustainability Act, and Environmental Assessment Act. Federal permitting experience is an asset
- Experience in meaningful engagement and consultation with Indigenous Nations, regulatory agencies, and other communities of interest
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
- Direct experience in the smelting or refining industry and experience supporting construction-phase environmental are assets
Benefits
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Profit Share Plan
- Health Spending Account
- Personal Spending Account
- Extended Health Care
- Dental and Vision Care
- Employer Paid Pension Plan
- Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
- Paid Sick Leave, Vacation, and Holidays
- Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
- Employer and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
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Pay Range: CAD $121,800 - $162,000 per year
The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
Why Teck
At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.
Apply with us
Take the next step in your career by applying for the Sr. Lead, Regulatory Approvals (SERA) role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Requisition ID: 54259 | Job Category: Environment & Sustainability | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site
Location: Trail, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
About Trail Operations
Teck’s Trail Operations, located in the community of Trail in British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Located in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern, British Columbia, Trail offers outdoor adventure at your fingertips.
Role Overview
Reporting functionally to the Superintendent, Environmental Management and through the project framework to a Project Director, Growth Projects, the Sr. Lead, Regulatory Approvals is responsible for leading Social, Environmental and Regulatory Approvals (SERA) workstreams for capital growth projects at Trail Operations in Trail, British Columbia.
This role is accountable for securing regulatory approvals in alignment with applicable provincial and federal regulatory frameworks to support the successful advancement of growth projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
- Identify and secure all required regulatory approvals under applicable legislation, including provincial permits under the BC Environmental Management Act and Water Sustainability Act, as well as any applicable approvals or notifications under the BC Environmental Assessment Act and federal legislation.
- Lead, develop and implement strategies for regulatory approvals, Indigenous and community engagement aligned with project schedule and milestones.
- Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality permitting applications, coordinating reviews with internal subject matter experts, legal counsel, and senior management.
- Central relationship holder with regulatory agencies, Indigenous Nations, and local governments and communities in relation to the projects.
- Lead application review processes, including coordinating responses to reviewer comments and negotiation of draft permit conditions.
- Lead budgets, schedule, and scope of the SERA components of projects.
- Identify and lead environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder risks, maintain a SERA risk register integrated with overall project risk management, and develop strategies to protect schedule, cost, and reputation.
- Collaborate with project engineering, operations, construction, legal, and corporate teams to integrate environmental and social requirements into project design and construction execution.
- Provide regular updates and briefings to senior leadership on permitting status, Indigenous engagement progress, key risks, and mitigation strategies.
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in a related field, such as environmental planning or environmental science, natural resource fields such as biology or forestry, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 10 years demonstrated ability leading the regulatory aspects of complex major capital projects in an industrial environment, that were subject to major permitting and/or environmental assessment processes, preferably in BC
- Specific knowledge and experience with permitting in British Columbia under the Environmental Management Act, Water Sustainability Act, and Environmental Assessment Act. Federal permitting experience is an asset
- Experience in meaningful engagement and consultation with Indigenous Nations, regulatory agencies, and other communities of interest
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
- Direct experience in the smelting or refining industry and experience supporting construction-phase environmental are assets
Benefits
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Profit Share Plan
- Health Spending Account
- Personal Spending Account
- Extended Health Care
- Dental and Vision Care
- Employer Paid Pension Plan
- Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
- Paid Sick Leave, Vacation, and Holidays
- Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
- Employer and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
#LI-AP1
Pay Range: CAD $121,800 - $162,000 per year
The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
Why Teck
At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.
Apply with us
Take the next step in your career by applying for the Sr. Lead, Regulatory Approvals (SERA) role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Requisition ID: 54259 | Job Category: Environment & Sustainability | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site
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