Service Director, Planning and Permitting

Service Director, Planning and Permitting

OUR PURPOSE

To unlock a sustainable future, we apply our combined expertise to create a positive impact for the planet and future generations.

At Matrix Solutions we collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together - motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

One of Canada's leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services. With a proud history of nearly 40 years delivering innovative, pragmatic, and sustainable solutions for public and private sector clients. Matrix is a proud part of Montrose Environmental Group, with a network of teammates across 90+ locations around the world.

WHAT WE DO

We partner with clients and communities to solve challenges. It's our job to unlock solutions that shape a resilient future where our clients, people, communities, and environment thrive.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

The Service Director, Planning and Permitting is located in one of our offices across Canada and reports to the VP, Environmental Sciences and Planning. They create value by:

• Leading activities within our Planning and Permitting service to achieve Matrix's growth, profitability, and operational objectives
• Streamlining operational decision-making to improve the efficiency of project delivery
• Identifying and advocating for strategic, technical, and resourcing needs that would have the greatest impact on Matrix's success

Specific responsibilities include:

Strategy

• As a member of the Environmental Services and Planning leadership team, contribute to the development of the Planning and Permitting strategy that is aligned with Matrix's overall strategy
• Expand our Planning and Permitting practice to establish a nationwide presence and increase our involvement in regulatory and policy decision-making across Canada
• Establish and execute plans to grow and improve our Planning and Permitting services including outreach to target clients, innovative approaches, improvements to service quality, etc.

Operations

• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture for all employees within their service that is consistent with our values
• Maintain accountability for profit and loss performance within the Planning and Permitting service
• Make project-related decisions for planning and permitting projects including opportunity screening, pricing, investment, project role assignment and commercial decisions
• Make effective performance management (promotion, compensation, compliance and discipline) decisions for all principal and senior team members within the Planning and Permitting service

Growth

• Work closely with business development leaders across Matrix to maintain a robust business development pipeline for planning and permitting projects that is consistent with our growth and profitability expectations
• Build and maintain client relationships key to the success of the service
• Monitor customer satisfaction with key clients across their service and take actions to create an exceptional customer experience
• Prioritize client and project pursuits and required resources within their service to align with the overall service line strategy

What We Are Looking For

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Resource Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of environmental consulting experience in regulatory planning and permitting projects in Canada, minimum 10 years of experience managing professional staff and leading projects
• Direct environmental and regulatory related experience in various markets including power, mining, infrastructure, oil and gas, and midstream
• Experience with provincial (Alberta Energy Regulator, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta Utilities Commission, British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office, British Columbia Energy Regulator, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks, Ontario Energy Board, Saskatchewan Ministry of the Environment) and federal (Canadian Energy Regulator, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission) permitting requirements
• Collaborative mindset, able to work across geographies and disciplines to gain alignment with members of the Environmental Sciences and Planning service line
• Experience dealing with clients and managing expectations and delivery
• Strong business acumen, market presence/reputation and strategic vision
• Existing client relationships in one or more focus market sectors (oil and gas, midstream, power, mining, infrastructure)
• A valid class 5 driver's license with no restrictions

Why Choose Matrix

At Matrix you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live our purpose and values and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes participation in our annual incentive plan, eligibility to earn long-term equity incentives, competitive benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Are you the one we're looking for? Please apply to us directly. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Matrix is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Matrix provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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