Project Environmental Manager (s)
About The Position
Our Environmental group is currently looking to add Project Environmental Manager(s) to our growing team. Reporting to the Corporate Environmental Manager, we are seeking a proven environmental professional with a passion for field-based project delivery and strong leadership capabilities to provide on- and off-site leadership across all environmental aspects of large powerline construction projects across Canada. This position leads a diverse team of environmental professionals, working closely with regulatory agencies, Indigenous groups, and clients to ensure compliance, manage environmental risk, and maintain project schedules. This is a field-based role with travel to project sites across Canada. The successful candidate will work on-site on a rotational shift, which may vary depending on project requirements.
Requirements
- Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Biology or a related field (e.g., Environmental Sciences or Forestry)
- 6 years of experience demonstrating leadership and supervision in an industrial setting
- Experience managing environmental field personnel across multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal and provincial regulations, permitting, and environmental guidelines
- Technical knowledge of environmental management practices related to water, wildlife (fish, mammals, herptiles, vegetation), and waste management
- Demonstrated ability to draft wildlife-specific mitigation plans
- Strong experience with Environmental Management Systems and environmental data management and reporting
- Valid driver's licence and a satisfactory Driver's Abstract
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience on large-scale industrial infrastructure projects in Canada
- Experience engaging with Indigenous groups and regulatory agencies in a project delivery context
- Experience with wildlife mitigations on Canadian projects
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret environmental requirements and applicable legislation as outlined in project documents and permits, including Project EMS, CEMP, and contracts; provide recommendations to the field environmental team and Construction Managers
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary environmental team, overseeing the quality of their work to ensure EMS compliance
- Develop and submit accurate, timely, and complete environmental deliverables in accordance with Valard's Environmental Management System (EMS) and project and regulatory requirements
- Promote the integration of environmental requirements into site operational practices and management systems, including regulatory submissions, management plans, and monitoring programs
- Provide proactive environmental planning in collaboration with Valard's Environment, Right-of-Way, and Construction teams; liaise with operational and functional departments to support strong environmental management
- Lead and participate in regulatory and internal audits, inspections, and investigations
- Lead engagements and manage relationships with provincial and federal government agencies, Indigenous groups, and local communities of interest in relation to assigned projects
- Manage environmental risks and respond to and manage environmental incidents as required; ensure construction teams receive ongoing environmental awareness
- Manage the environmental budget and support the continuous improvement of Valard's Environmental Management System
Benefits
- 5% RRSP matching program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
