Environmental Coordinator – 8‑Month Temporary - Bersimis 14-7

Pomerleau; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth opportunities

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks an Environmental Coordinator in Quebec to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and manage environmental quality data. The role involves monitoring construction activities, preparing environmental management plans, and handling emergency responses. Candidates should have relevant environmental education and experience, along with a willingness to work in remote locations on a 14/7 rotation. Benefits include RRSP matching, hybrid work models, and four weeks of vacation from the start.

Qualifications

• Graduate or ongoing studies in environmental sciences or related field.
• Experience within the construction industry or water management projects.
• Knowledge of water treatment systems and monitoring programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities for environmental compliance.
• Prepare environmental management plans and permit applications.
• Implement soil and water sampling plans.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Adaptability

Ability to work independently

Team player

Education

Post-secondary program in environmental sciences, forestry, engineering, biology, geology

Job description

Overview

As an Environmental Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the project team to ensure full compliance with environmental legislation, contractual requirements, and project-specific conditions and commitments. Leveraging your strong communication, collaboration, and adaptability skills, you will help foster a positive and proactive culture focused on environmental awareness and regulatory compliance—within your team and throughout the broader Pomerleau family.

Responsibilities

• Report to the project Environmental Manager, the Project Manager, and/or the Regional Environmental Manager (the reporting structure will depend on the project assignment).
• Participate in updating project-specific environmental management plans and preparing permit applications, while contributing to work planning by ensuring environmental requirements are integrated into execution documents.
• Take part in safety talks, site kick-off meetings, and work coordination meetings.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure environmental and regulatory compliance by documenting observations, best practices implemented, opportunities for improvement, and non-compliance situations, and by collecting supporting evidence of compliance.
• Implement soil and water sampling plans in accordance with provincial and federal guidelines as well as contractual requirements, in order to collect environmental quality data that can be used as performance indicators.
• Respond to environmental emergencies that result in or could result in impacts on receiving environments.
• Prepare regular and thorough environmental monitoring reports, as well as environmental incident and spill reports.
• Apply the environmental management system in the execution of duties, monitor performance indicators, and contribute to achieving corporate environmental objectives.

Qualifications

• Completed (or are in the process of completing) a post-secondary program in environmental sciences, forestry, engineering, biology, geology, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in the environmental field, ideally within the construction industry or on projects involving water management (e.g., experience managing large volumes of water, road construction and culvert installation in wetland and aquatic environments, erosion and sediment control).
• Knowledge of water treatment system operating principles and the ability to implement a water quality monitoring program.
• The ability to work independently while also being an effective team player.
• ASP Construction certification (Association paritaire pour la santé et la sécurité du travail du secteur de la construction).
• A valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work in remote locations on a 14 days on / 7 days off rotation; accommodation and meals provided for workers.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one