Environment Work Package Manager

Ian Martin Group; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 172,200,000 - 181,843,000; Full time

Job summary

Ian Martin Group is seeking an Environment Work Package Manager to support the North Coast Transmission Project in a major capital infrastructure setting. The role focuses on managing environmental work packages, coordinating with regulators, First Nations, and contractors, and ensuring milestones are met safely, within budget and schedule.

The position requires extensive BC-based environmental experience, strong writing and communication skills, and willingness to travel along the Northwest

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive environmental or natural resource management experience, focused on large capital construction projects.
• Experience in managing environmental contractors, procurement cycles, and contract administration.
• Direct BC-based environmental management experience is preferred.
• Experience with environmental impact statements and expert testimony.

Responsibilities

• Contract & Procurement Management: oversee environmental contractors and procurement within corporate systems.
• Biophysical Constraint Analysis: perform analyses for designs and plans in greenfield settings along the Prince George to Terrace corridor.
• Regulatory & First Nations Coordination: coordinate responses with regulators and First Nations on environmental topics.
• Mitigation & Risk Planning: assist in risk investigations and mitigation planning, including negotiations on compensation programs.
• Scope, Schedule & Cost Control: manage scope, schedule and cost for the environmental work package.
• Regulatory Interpretation: help teams interpret complex environmental regs and lead review processes.
• Field & Travel Operations: travel to project area for stakeholder meetings and field risk investigations.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement management

Environmental management

Biophysical analysis

Regulatory coordination

Risk planning

MS Office

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Science or Engineering degree

Professional association eligibility (RP Bio, P. Geo., PMP, P. Eng.)

Job description

Environment Work Package Manager

• Pay Rate: $62.02/hour, depending on experience
• Contract Length: 1 year
• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Raise is currently hiring an Environment Work Package Manager - to support the North Coast Transmission Project on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada

Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.

Description

The Environment Work Package Manager in this role will join our clients major capital infrastructure team supporting the multi-phase North Coast Transmission Project (NCT). The NCT is a once-in-a-generation, critical transmission initiative designed to twin existing lines, expand clean energy capacity, and power industrial and community growth across Northwest B.C. In this role, you will apply your advanced theoretical and practical expertise to successfully manage complex environmental work packages in a greenfield setting. You will ensure that project milestones are met safely, within budget, on schedule, and in strict alignment with environmental regulations and First Nations commitments.

Responsibilities

• Contract & Procurement Management: Manage environmental contractors, procurement processes, and contract administration tasks strictly within 's corporate systems and procedures.
• Biophysical Constraint Analysis: Coordinate comprehensive environmental constraints analyses of project designs and plans, with a strong, hands‑on emphasis on biophysical topics in greenfield settings along the Prince George to Terrace corridor.
• Regulatory & First Nations Coordination: Coordinate responses to senior regulatory agency representatives and First Nations groups on key environmental and natural resource topics.
• Mitigation & Risk Planning: Assist in environmental risk investigations, mitigation development, and planning, including participating in confidential negotiations regarding mitigation and compensation programs.
• Scope, Schedule & Cost Control: Manage the scope, schedule, and cost progression for the designated environmental work package, proposing plan adjustments and technical recommendations as required.
• Regulatory Interpretation: Assist project teams in interpreting complex environmental regulations and leading complex environmental review processes for unconventional design and field challenges.
• Field & Travel Operations: Travel regularly to the project area (Prince George to Terrace corridor) to attend stakeholder meetings, field tours, workshops, and conduct field risk investigations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive environmental or natural resource management work experience, with a heavy emphasis on large capital construction projects.
• Proven background in managing environmental contractors, procurement cycles, and contract administration.
• Direct, hands‑on British Columbia work experience in environmental management.
• Multi-disciplinary study and formal environmental assessment experience.
• Advanced technical writing and presentation skills, including the preparation of environmental impact statements and expert testimony.
• Proficiency with advanced MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional English communication skills (written and spoken) for a professional corporate environment.
• Nice-to-Haves
• Direct experience working collaboratively with First Nation Groups and Indigenous communities on major infrastructure initiatives.
• Specialized background in transmission line or linear infrastructure development within greenfield environments.
• Education and Certifications
• Undergraduate degree in Science or Engineering, combined with eligibility for active membership in a recognized B.C. professional association such as RP Bio, P. Geo., PMP, P. Eng., or equivalent.

Additional Information

• Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.
• Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”.This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network.

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We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/