Environmental Manager

Description

• Support the preparation of environmental permits, when required
• Ongoing input into Environmental Management System tracking table and environmental incidents tracking
• Support proposal development, when required
• Complete onsite environmental monitoring and oversight in the field, when required
• Support Canacre’s commitment to safety by participating in safety meetings, following safety policies, and being an advocate for safe work practices in the field
• Act as a point of contact for the Client and Construction Contractor(s), as well as regulatory agencies
• Ensure implementation of mitigation measures from environmental management system, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Protection Plan, permit conditions, and best management practices
• Develop and implement corrective actions and mitigation measures for any identified environmental issues or hazards
• Coordinate daily with construction team to discuss current and upcoming construction activities, as well as upcoming constraints and potential areas of concern
• Serve as the environmental lead for the construction team
• Prepare and review field reports for consistency and accuracy
• Project management of environmental projects, including management of budget, scope, schedule, risk, subcontractors, and invoicing
• Act as a resource to construction personnel to explain environmental regulations and how they are applied in the field
• Oversee and coordinate daily environmental compliance activities, including but not limited to environmental construction monitoring, environmental surveys, water crossing installations, wildlife and amphibian sweep programs, during the construction of energy projects
• Prepare environmental weekly, daily, and monthly reports throughout project

Requirements

• Experience related to transmission line and renewable energy construction would be an asset
• Wildlife experience working in Canada (i.e., at least one field season of demonstrated experience in nest sweeps or avian surveys)
• Demonstrated experience in daily management of construction monitoring personnel
• Experience and knowledge related to other biophysical disciplines, such as wetlands, vegetation, aquatics, etc.
• Certification by a professional society or a state regulatory board in the discipline of practice is preferred
• Experienced leading field programs and coordinating with various field teams
• Experience with routing and siting studies and/or Environmental Assessments would be considered an asset
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills
• Engaged in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues in both the environmental regulatory field and the energy industry
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, provincial, and local permitting and regulations that concern the management of natural resources in the energy sector
• Designation or certification related to erosion and sediment control, such as CPESC, CESSWI, etc., would be an asset
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, environmental planning or related field
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in environmental consulting, environmental monitoring during construction, project management, or related role

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance