Director of Project Development & Community Partnerships
Western Canada
Government affairs and public policy /
Full-Time /
Remote
Are you a professional ready to help launch Canada’s carbon removal industry?
Deep Sky is at the forefront of climate innovation, deploying cutting-edge carbon removal technologies that will help Canada—and the world—reach net zero. We are building one of the world's first large-scale carbon removal projects, grounded in science, engineered for impact, and driven by urgency. We're looking for a smart, driven, and curious individual—ideally with an engineering or environmental background—to take the lead on environmental and energy permitting, municipal and Indigenous engagement, and support our provincial government affairs work. This role is a unique opportunity to help define how an entirely new climate infrastructure industry grows responsibly, inclusively, and quickly.
As Director of Project Development & Community Partnerships, you will work closely with the Vice President of Policy, Community & Regulatory Affairs to lead Deep Sky’s regulatory and local engagement activities. This includes managing permitting processes (environmental, energy, and others), supporting project development across Canada, and building trusted relationships with municipal, Indigenous, and provincial stakeholders. Your work will be essential in enabling Deep Sky to deploy its carbon removal facilities in a way that is thoughtful, locally grounded, and aligned with Canada’s broader climate goals.
Responsibilities
- Permitting Strategy and Execution: Lead the development, submission, and coordination of project permits (environmental, energy, utility) across ensuring timely approvals.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with municipal governments, local communities, Indigenous governments and organizations, and regional stakeholders.
- Provincial Government Relations: Support strategy and engagement efforts with provincial governments, particularly in Manitoba, to align Deep Sky’s projects with regional economic and environmental priorities.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with project development, technical, external 3rd parties and commercial teams to align regulatory requirements with technical timelines and project goals.
- Tracking and Analysis: Monitor permitting timelines, emerging policies, and jurisdictional requirements, and communicate implications to internal teams.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Educational Background:
- Degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental studies, natural resource management, political science, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 3–8 years experience in project permitting, environmental assessments, engineering consulting, Indigenous engagement, stakeholder relations, or related roles.
- Experience working on infrastructure or energy projects in Canada is a strong asset.
- Project management experience is a plus.
- Skills & Mindset:
- Excellent communicator who can work effectively with a wide range of audiences—from technical experts to government officials to community members.Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple timelines.
- Collaborative, thoughtful, and respectful—especially when working with Indigenous and local communities.
- Motivated by climate impact and excited to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
Why Join Deep Sky?
Work on some of the most exciting and high-impact climate projects in Canada. Help define a new approach to environmental permitting and engagement for breakthrough climate infrastructure. Join a fast-growing, mission-driven team with deep expertise and bold ambition.
Apply Today If you're ready to help build the future of Canadian climate infrastructure—and grow your career in the process—we’d love to hear from you.
