Environmental Coordinator

Fraser River Pile and Dredge (GP) Inc.; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm is seeking an Environmental Coordinator to enhance environmental practices and ensure compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, clients, and regulatory bodies to minimize environmental impacts and build relationships across departments. A degree in Environmental Science and several years of relevant experience are crucial for this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in environmental services.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Act as an Environmental Ambassador, preparing and implementing procedures.
• Monitor environmental practices to ensure continuous improvement.
• Assist with environmental permitting and regular environmental monitoring.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Identification

Problem Resolution

Planning

Prioritization

Communication Skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Science/Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

FRPD is an award winning, forward thinking organization that is focused on continual improvement. Employees of FRPD are expected to represent the company internally and externally in a professional manner that enhances the reputation of the company and reinforces its values.

The Primary function is to assist in a way that increases Environmental awareness and performance and supporting engagement amongst FRPD and our Clients.

Environmental Coordinators have related experience, plus the benefit of comprehensive training programs and will facilitate, implement, document and perform tasks specific to our Clients and FRPD.

Responsibilities

• Act as an Environmental Ambassador for FRPD assisting with the preparation and implementation environmental procedures and plans to improve the organizations environmental practices and minimize the impact of the company’s operations on the environment.
• Participate in the administration of FRPD’s Environmental Management System, including ongoing monitoring of the organization’s environmental practices and activities to ensure continuous improvement.
• Exercise interpersonal skills, including leading others and representing the company; interacting with client representative, crews, the public, and co-workers; tolerating and negotiating diplomatically with others; dealing with and analyzing situations.
• Directly report to the Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Manager, to ensure consistent application of the Environmental Management Program; however, would also be part of a team with Group Operations. Success of the job will require a close working relationship with Business Group Leaders, Superintendents and Project Managers.
• Assist with the environmental permitting process for various projects.
• Support jobsites through regular environmental monitoring, including, but not limited to maintaining accurate records, water quality monitoring, sediment sampling, site audits and providing recommendations and reports as necessary.
• Works safely. Understanding and applying company and client policies and procedures; industry practices & fundamental country/industry regulation; emergency response plans; specific job operations and equipment. Monitoring: emergency preparedness; work habits of others; providing and promoting safety. Wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Regular working hours are typically based on activities on site.
• The environmental working conditions outdoors at times where the normal atmospheric temperatures for the region/season (+/-40 degrees C). Exposure to noisy and restricted areas and adverse weather is common. Constant negotiation of stairways (up to 43 steps) is required. Adverse conditions may include emergencies, incident investigations, and difficult people.
• Enthusiastically accept new assignments and adapt to new situations; seek opportunities for improvement adding value to HSEQ aspects of others and workplace effort, but seldom asking of others.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS Education And Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Science / Management, or other related field from a recognized institution
• 3-5 years of experience in environmental services
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Required Competencies

• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanour.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable legislation and regulations.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies.
• Problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Adept with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated and committed to learning.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Creative, highly motivated with superior organizational skills, results orientated and committed to team success.
  
  

Advanced Cognitive Skill Considerations

Required To:

• Predominantly self-supervised working independently, with assistance available by phone
• Complete work under strict deadline pressures, prioritization of same
• Responsible for multiple simultaneous tasks and must be able to judge when to attend to each.
  
  

Psychosocial Considerations

Required To:

• Work cooperatively with others for many tasks
• Independently handle confrontational situations without outside assistance
• Handle emotional situations where the clients or the public are emotionally distressed
  
  

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Job Specifications

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS - see physical demands

Ø Adverse weather

Ø Confined areas

Ø Day light/night

Ø Heights

Ø Carrying equipment

Ø Walking/climbing stairs and ladders

Ø Shift work

Ø Driving

PSYCHOLOGICAL WORKING CONDITIONS - see cognitive demands

Ø Public speaking

Ø Dealing with a broad spectrum of people

Ø Heights

Ø Coping with emergencies/personnel

Ø Extended job durations & absence from home for extended periods

Ø Travelling

Ø Remaining constantly alert

Ø Monitoring hazardous activities

UNIQUE WORKING CONDITIONS

Ø Perform under diverse conditions

Ø Receiving training

Ø Learning/working in a variety of industry settings

Ø Learning/interacting with a broad spectrum of people

JOB HAZARDS

Ø Toxic and flammable gases/liquids/solids

Ø Falling

Ø Crushing

Ø Burns

Ø Driving

Ø Fatigue

Ø Noise

Ø Weather (cold/heat)

Ø Confined areas

Ø Moving parts

JOB PERFOMANCE FACTORS

Ø Work ethic/effort

Ø Training to and from others

Ø Flexibility

Ø Effective listener

Ø Attitude

Ø Self awareness (limitations)

Ø Effective communicator

Ø Visibility

Ø Interested in the job

Ø Support to customer

Ø Support to company

JOB PERFOMANCE MEASUREMENT

Ø No/low accidents/incidents

Ø Cost efficiency

Ø Client follow-ups (feedback)

Ø Getting along with others

Ø Care & maintenance of equipment

Ø Understanding & supplying guidelines & procedures

Ø Maintaining driving license insurability

CHARACTERISTICS - see cognitive demands

Ø Vision essential

Ø Hearing essential

Ø Speaking (English) essential

Ø Overall coordination essential

Ø Health & Fitness essential

Ø Initiative essential

Ø Attentive essential

Ø Reading essential

Ø Computer competency essential

Ø Writing essential

Ø Perform under stress essential

Ø Education helpful

Ø Strength helpful

Ø Ingenuity helpful

Ø Hand/eye coordination helpful

Ø Mechanically inclined helpful

ATTRIBUTES - see character

Ø Patient

Ø Interested

Ø Friendly/outgoing

Ø Fair

Ø Kind

Ø Confident

Ø Flexible/adaptable

Ø Compassionate

Ø Team player

Ø Focused

Ø Career Oriented

Ø Even tempered