Environmental Coordinator

Pomerleu; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Vancouver is seeking an Environmental Coordinator to ensure compliance on large-scale projects ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion. The ideal candidate will have a degree and 3-5 years of experience in the environmental field and be skilled in areas such as water quality and contaminated soils. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $100,000 along with a comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of experience in the environmental field.
• Construction worksite experience is required.
• Professional designation or in training status.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate and implement environmental plans.
• Provide expertise on environmental issues.
• Maintain environmental performance indicators.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Water Quality management

Contaminated soils knowledge

Construction methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, sustainable development, or similar

Tools

Procore

Job description

As an Environmental Coordinator working in the Operational Support team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a vital role in helping project teams ensure environmental and contractual compliance on our projects. Supporting our large-scale building and infrastructure projects - ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion – you will have the opportunity to provide advice, support and assistance to ensure legislative compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate and implement environmental plans in conjunction with the Project Teams (e.g. Environmental Protection Plan, Erosion Control Plan, Waste Management).
• Provide advice and expertise on various environmental issues associated with projects, including but not limited to Water Quality, Sensitive Environments, Contaminated soils, etc.
• Cooperate and assist both internal and external stakeholders in meeting the certification objectives and target point requirements.
• Verify subcontractors\' contractual obligations and the accuracy of their work as it relates to environmental requirements.
• Maintain environmental performance indicators (non-conformities, spills, residual materials, best practices, etc.) and complete associated documentation in Procore.
• Report any apparent deviations from requirements that may affect environmental and the certification obligations as soon as possible and assist with regulatory reporting as required.
• Find proactive solutions to maintain environmental compliance, to meet the requirements and commitments of the certification process, as well as the objectives of the Project.
• Work with the Project Team to develop construction methodologies that minimize environmental impacts.

This role could be for you if you have

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, sustainable development, engineering, geology or a similar field.
• Have a professional designation (RPBio., P.Ag., P.Eng., etc.) or in training status, or willing to obtain.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in the environmental field.
• Construction worksite experience
• Skill in sampling.
• Knowledge of municipal, provincial and federal environmental regulations.

Additional Assets Include

• Experience working on marine construction projects.
• Knowledge of LEED and/or Envision certification.

The expected salary range for this opportunity is $75,000 - $100,000. Please note that salaries may vary depending on the candidate’s experience and geographical location. Listed compensation is exclusive of bonus and in addition to our extensive employee benefits program which is listed above. Availability of certain benefits may vary based on the specific job role.