Environment Manager (Transit) - GTA

Kiewit; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead environmental compliance for projects in Toronto, ON. The role entails developing plans, supervising field inspections, liaising with agencies, and coordinating with teams on environmental matters to minimize impacts.

Qualifications include a degree in environmental science or engineering with 10+ years in environmental compliance for large projects. QEP is an asset; strong communication and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental compliance management for large-scale construction projects.
• QEP designation is an asset.
• Experience coordinating a multidisciplinary team and with plans, permits, and disciplines.
• Knowledge of soil and water contaminants and relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Experience liaising with consultants, contractors, and government authorities.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Commitment to safety and integrity; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the environmental compliance of a project.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks for the company.
• Develop and update environmental plans.
• Conduct and supervise field inspections and monitoring (water, air, noise, vibration, soil).
• Identify wetlands and environmentally sensitive areas requiring protection before work begins.
• Track, anticipate, and communicate environmental costs at the project level.
• Design and deliver environmental protection and awareness training for staff.
• Act as lead technical advisor and coordinator for environmental matters.
• Coordinate with relevant teams regarding locations, material needs, quantities, and invoices.
• Interpret and implement environmental specifications to minimize negative impacts.
• Identify, document, report, and implement corrective actions for incidents.
• Participate in project audits (internal and external).
• Prepare reports required by the project and Kiewit, and communicate risks to management.
• Liaise with environmental agencies and participate in site visits with client and regulators.
• Liaise with clients to inform about design, schedule, quantities, and permits.
• Review requirements and prepare proposals and estimates for new contracts.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

QEP designation

Stakeholder liaison

Safety and integrity

Education

Undergraduate degree in environmental science or engineering

QEP asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Regulatory filings software

Job description

Position Overview

As Kiewit continues to work on exciting projects across Canada, our Environmental team anticipates growth for the coming months. If you are an environmental professional thinking about a change, we invite you to expand your horizons and consider a career with Kiewit as an Environmental Manager. If your experience and skills match the description below, we would appreciate hearing from you.

Our Environmental Coordinators lead and oversee the environmental management practices of a construction project or of the district. This is an exciting role that not only ensures compliance with legal and contractual environmental requirements but also contributes to Kiewit's enduring dedication to corporate social responsibility.

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one through our construction operations. Whether we're boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find elsewhere.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. We serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.

Location

This position is located in Toronto, Ontario

Responsibilities

Ensure the environmental compliance of a project.

Identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks for the company.

Develop and update environmental plans.

Conduct and supervise field inspections and monitoring (water, air, noise, vibration, soil).

Identify wetlands and environmentally sensitive areas requiring protection before work begins.

Track, anticipate, and communicate environmental costs at the project level.

Design and deliver environmental protection and awareness training for all staff.

Act as the lead technical advisor and coordinator for environmental matters.

Coordinate with relevant teams regarding their work locations, material needs, quantities, and invoices.

Interpret and implement environmental specifications and plans, avoiding and minimizing negative impacts on the environment and local communities.

Identify, document, report, and implement corrective actions for environmental incidents.

Participate in project audits (internal and external).

Prepare reports required by the project and Kiewit, and communicate environmental risks to project management.

Liaise with environmental agencies and participate in site visits with the client and regulatory bodies.

Liaise with clients. Provide clients with information related to design, schedule, quantities, etc., ensuring they are informed of any unforeseen discoveries, critical permits, and compliance issues.

Review requirements and prepare proposals and estimates for new contracts.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental compliance management for the design and construction of large-scale construction projects.

The Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) designation is an asset.

Experience coordinating a multidisciplinary team.
Experience with specialized disciplines, plans, and permits.
Knowledge of soil and water contaminants.
Knowledge of and experience with relevant federal and Ontarioenvironmental policies, procedures, and legislation.
Experience liaising with other specialized consultants, contractors, and government authorities.
Pipeline inspection experience is highly desirable.

Strong motivation and autonomy to ensure quality work the first time.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Professional rigor and a commitment to ensuring successful project completion.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Unwavering commitment to safety and integrity.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation:$120,000/yr -$150,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.