Environmental Coordinator
Overview:
Are you a passionate about environmental stewardship? As the Environmental Coordinator, you will provide technical input on environmental monitoring and design or construction methods to ensure compliance with environmental specifications or regulatory standards.
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What you will be doing:
- Work with operations team to implement environmental work plans for various scopes of work
- Implement control measures to mitigate the impact to environmental values resulting from construction activities
- Track environmental performance including but not limited to soil and excavated material quality, water quality, air quality, wildlife observations, fuel use, waste generated, etc.
- Maintain a full understanding of the environmental requirements, including necessary permits and authorizations, Best Management Practices, and the requirements of the Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Work Plans. Work with operations management and staff to ensure compliance with these plans
- Coordinate the daily monitoring of construction works including, but not limited to the following:
o Coordinate external consultants on sampling and reporting of soil and excavated material quality
o Check functionality of erosion and sediment control measures
o Monitor Water Quality
o Check spill kits and spill trays and providing guidance on spill cleanup activities
o Ensure site is kept organized and clean
o Inspect waste and vegetation management
o Prepare daily monitoring reports
o Provide environmental training as needed, including environmental orientation and environmental toolbox talks
o Data management- Review or prepare weekly environmental and monthly reports and submit to the owner for senior review.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
What we are looking for:
- Post-Secondary education in environmental engineering or science
- Qualified Person (QP) as defined by Ontario Regulation 153 or a candidate in pursuit of becoming a QP is preferred
- 2-5 years of experience in the delivery/management of an environmental compliance program.
- Experience in the construction industry will be an asset
- Experience in developing, implementing, monitoring, and tracking environmental practices and performance
- Knowledge of environmental legislation in Ontario, particularly Ontario Regulation 406/19.
- Knowledge of construction site erosion and sediment controls and Best Management Practices. CAN-CISEC certification is preferred
- Familiarity with ISO10041:2015 Environmental Requirements
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Good organizational skills
Why work for us:
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.