Environmental Manager

Parsons Corporation•Faro, YT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons has a career opportunity for an amazingly talented Environmental Manager to join our team! In this role you will apply your expertise in various aspects of environmental compliance monitoring and investigations at the Faro Mine Remediation Project (FMRP). This role will report to the Environmental Director. This role is a rotational position (2 weeks on & 2 weeks off), 12 hours per day. The FMRP, located in Faro, Yukon, is one of the largest and most complex abandoned mine remediation projects in Canada. Faro is located 4 hours northeast of Whitehorse, Yukon, and currently has a population of approximately 350 people. Furnished housing will be provided, you will be required to prepare your own meals during the shift on Site. Flights to Whitehorse, travel between Whitehorse and Faro, and daily transportation to and from the Mine Site to Faro will be provided.

Requirements

At least 5 years’ cumulative demonstrated work experience in managing a team responsible for environmental management and compliance on industrial sites or mine sites.
At least one (1) project or one (1) year cumulative demonstrated experience in the last 10 years in water monitoring, regulatory reporting on environmental management, analyzing and interpreting monitoring results from a variety of media for exceedances and trends and providing recommendations on environmental management issues associated with industrial or mine sites.
Great communication skills in effectively dealing with internal and external stakeholders;
Excellent reporting skills, including writing comprehensive technical reports and generating emails with precise information.
Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an environmental discipline in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Earth Sciences, Biology, Geotechnical Engineering, Forestry, Hydrogeology, or related fields;
10 years or more of demonstrated work experience in managing a team responsible for environmental management and compliance on an industrial or mine site;
Demonstrated experience working in the Yukon regulatory environment;
Experience in managing water balance;
Up to date Mine Rescue Team Certification;
Strong leadership with more than 5 years’ experience conducting Environmental Management and Compliance work on remote sites.

Responsibilities

Be responsible and accountable for all Environmental Management and Geotechnical Monitoring activities for the site, including but not limited to managing and leading environmental compliance for remediation, construction, and care and maintenance activities, and geotechnical inspections and monitoring for the infrastructure at FMC.
Ensure all site operations are conducted in accordance with the FMRP Environmental Management Plans, and in conformity with all federal, territorial, municipal laws, regulations, licenses, permits, and authorizations.
Work constructively to ensure a collaborative and cooperative team approach with knowledgeable and timely input and contribution.
Support objectives and responsibilities of all other management and leadership staff.
Manage environmental staff to implement work that achieves project and organizational outcomes, providing supervision, technical direction, motivation, career progression, and performance feedback.
Determine, plan, and prioritize the work of the Environmental Team.
Ensure that the necessary resources are identified, utilize allocated resources effectively, and manage work within budget to maximize value.
Provides training, oversight and guidance to the Main Construction Management (MCM), Care & Maintenance (C&M), subcontractors and visitors with respect to Environmental requirements and compliance.
Ensure MCM receives all the information and support it needs to provide any necessary direction to the various subcontractors.
Achieve and maintain Mine Rescue Certification, if physically able.
Monitoring project and Team member performance in a unionized environment