Director of Environmental

Description

• Guide the development and implementation of site-specific and project-specific environmental management plans (EMP)
• Ensure environmental considerations are integrated throughout all phases of project development, including pre-construction
• Analyze environmental data to identify trends and recommend improvements or corrective actions
• Assess and audit the implementation of environmental systems and standards to ensure continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental legislation and project specific contractual environmental obligations
• Communicate environmental expectations to clients, internal teams, and workforce partners
• Monitor and report on environmental performance using Key metrics and performance indicators (KPIs)
• Collaborate with HR to recruit and evaluate environmental personnel
• Advise leadership on emerging environmental risks to the business, regulatory changes and sustainability opportunities
• Lead the development and implementation of Graham; sustainability strategy and support the embedding of ESG programs into Grahams GMS
• Support operations in business development; specifically working with bid teams to identify environmental risks, develop mitigations and plans to ensure compliance during execution. This also includes identifying environmental scope of work and costing both time and materials to deliver the project successfully
• Collaborate with operations teams during project pursuits and execution to define environmental roles, responsibilities, and resource needs
• Report on the effectiveness of environmental practices to Senior Operations and the HSEQ Senior Vice President
• Represent Graham in industry forums, regulatory consultations and stakeholder engagement
• Provide active and visible leadership and promote environmental stewardship across all levels of the organization
• Lead, implement and continuously improve the environmental portions of Graham’ Company-wide HSE MS. An ISO aligned management system that integrates health, safety and environment in one comprehensive and scalable management system
• Support Operational Management and Regional HSE Managers in applying environmental standards and practices on projects
• Lead or support investigations of major environmental incidents and contribute to emergency response planning

Requirements

• Most of the work is completed in the office, though regular travel is required
• 15+ years of progressive experience in environmental management and sustainability, preferably in infrastructure, construction, or industrial sectors
• Strong understanding of federal/ provincial / state Environmental related regulations
• Certification or eligible for certification in ISO 14001 auditing, Environmental Auditing or professional designation (e.g. P.Eng, P. Bio)
• Experience working in other geographical locations; experience in both Canada and the US is an asset
• Deep knowledge of Environmental and Waste regulatory reporting processes
• Minimum degree Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies or Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution
• Strong grasp of environmental construction practices and terminology
• Strong client relationship skills

Benefits

• The role has the potential for work outside of normal hours

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance