As a Principal - Environmental Management, Permitting & Compliance, you will provide strategic leadership on high-profile projects that shape the future of responsible resource development. This is a senior, client-facing role where you'll leverage your technical expertise and deep industry experience to influence regulators, engage stakeholders, and guide multi-disciplinary teams. Success in this role means establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to consultants, clients, and regulators, strengthening and growing SLR's Environmental Management, Permitting & Compliance practice, driving business development, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, and representing SLR as a thought leader in the industry. Role • Lead and grow SLR's Environmental Management, Permitting & Compliance practice, ensuring delivery excellence across all projects • Mentor, coach, and develop senior and junior staff across disciplines, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability • Play a key role in advancing SLR's technical capabilities and thought leadership in the mining sector. • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive-level clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders • Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand services and cross-sell capabilities across SLR's global network • Represent SLR in public forums, regulatory hearings, and industry associations • Provide high-level project management oversight, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are consistently achieved • Oversee preparation and peer review of complex permitting and compliance documentation • Bring technical depth to the evaluation of environmental, engineering, and regulatory challenges, offering practical solutions that meet client and regulatory needs Working @ SLR With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team: • Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program. • The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location. • Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement Qualifications • Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or related field • 15-20 years' experience with permitting and compliance in the mining sector, including demonstrated success leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects • Strong consulting experience, with proven ability to manage client relationships and grow business opportunities • Demonstrated ability to mentor and inspire technical teams • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation, facilitation, and executive-level presentation • Strong written communication skills for high level of report writing and peer review capabilities • Professional Designation with appropriate Professional Organization This job posting is for an existing vacancy Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.