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Natural Resources Associate - Environmental / Regulatory - Vancouver Office

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 13, 2026
1 position

$145,000–$185,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The associate will advise clients on complex regulatory frameworks, environmental assessments, and permitting within the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. They will also support Indigenous commercial agreements and manage compliance and enforcement issues for industrial projects.

Job details

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. Our firm’s over 900 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut’ina lands. Our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals. We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together to achieve our goals in a collaborative setting. NATURAL RESOURCES ASSOCIATE – ENVIRONMENTAL/REGULATORY VANCOUVER OFFICE (3-5 Years Call) We are seeking a motivated Associate to join our Natural Resources Group in Vancouver. Our ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience advising clients in the energy, mining, infrastructure and natural resource sectors. Experience with environmental assessments, permitting, regulatory compliance, operational issues and project development will be an asset. The successful candidate will work closely with clients in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, obtaining and maintaining approvals and permits, addressing compliance and enforcement issues, supporting Indigenous commercial agreements and equity, and advancing the development, expansion and operation of significant industrial and resource projects. The successful candidate will also be capable of independently handling complex files while thriving in a collaborative team environment. At Fasken, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Our commitment includes ensuring equitable access to employment and opportunities for advancement. We strive to provide an accessible candidate experience, and reasonable accommodations are available upon request for eligible candidates. Compensation: the typical salary range for this position is $145,000 - $185,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on year of call and location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity. Qualified candidates are asked to submit their application to Pamela Cyr through the Fasken Careers Page [https://www.fasken.com/en/careers/lawyersandagents#sort=%40fdate79734%20descending&f:_23ECE3B9-D20F-4CFF-ADF5-1B97196071B5=%5BLawyers%20and%20Agents%5D]. Please include a one page cover letter, two page resume, and a copy of law school and undergraduate transcripts. A practice synopsis would also be appreciated. Pamela Cyr Senior Director, Legal Talent Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP 2900 - 550 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6C 0A3 Please note that we appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The candidate must have 3-5 years of experience in natural resources, environmental, or regulatory law. A law degree is required, and applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and transcripts.