Permitting Coordinator

This position will be responsible for ensuring that all necessary permits are obtained and maintained for the construction and operation of our Rook I Project. The role involves close collaboration with regulatory agencies, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations. The Permitting Coordinator will play a critical role in navigating the regulatory landscape, mitigating risks, and ensuring the timely progression of the project. The individual appointed to this position will report directly to the Surface Construction Managers.

• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and timelines.
• Identify all necessary permits required for the construction, and operation of the mine.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to facilitate the permitting process and address any issues or concerns.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update the project team on potential impacts to the mine’s construction and operation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, consultants, and other stakeholders regarding permitting issues.
• Organize and attend meetings with regulatory agencies, local communities, and other stakeholders to discuss permitting requirements and progress.
• Maintain accurate records of all permit applications, correspondence, and approvals.
• Develop and implement permitting strategies to minimize delays and ensure timely project progression.
• Identify potential permitting risks and develop mitigations strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in permitting or regulatory compliance, preferably within the uranium or mining sector.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to mange multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Communication

• Communicates in an open candid and consistent manner with impact to inform, enroll, coach, and inspire.
• Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information (verbal and written) in a timely, well organized, thoughtful, and engaging manner.

Team Effectiveness

• Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing unique talents and diverse perspectives, to achieve common goals.
• Takes an initiative-taking approach to building relationships by actively participating as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different work styles.

Work Management

• Plans, manages, and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities to deliver successful work results.
• Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure NexGen’s Elite Standards are met across all work streams.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Personal Accountability

• Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
• Maintains effective and professional approach, demonstrating resilience and accountability in a fluid fast paced work environment.

Analytical/Critical Thinking

• Able to identify, articulate and problem solve for complex situations with consideration for outcomes.
• Provides clear and informative explanations to support effective decisions in line with company objectives.
• Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.

Functional & Technical Skills

• Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information and knowledge with others.