Environmental Inspector

Aecon Concessions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental program

RRSP with company matching

Performance-based bonus program

Job summary

ONxpressCivils, the Design & Construction arm of the GO Expansion program, seeks an Environmental Compliance Officer to lead on-site environmental inspections and monitoring across corridor projects in Ontario. You will verify adherence to Environmental Management Plans, permits, and mitigation measures while coordinating with construction teams.

You bring a diploma or degree in an environmental discipline, 3+ years in roadway/transit environmental work, CANCISEC certification or proven erosion

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in an environmental discipline; 3+ years in monitoring on roadway/transit projects.
• Experience with watercourses and erosion/sedimentation control; reporting spills and containment.
• Valid Canadian Class G driver's license.
• CANCISEC certification or proven proficiency in erosion and sediment control plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and event-based environmental inspections of construction activities.
• Assess impacts to soil, surface water, groundwater, vegetation, wildlife, air quality, and communities; evaluate mitigations.
• Document findings, verify containment and corrective actions; follow up within required timeframes.
• Monitor dewatering and discharge; ensure proper treatment and release.
• Coordinate with supervisors and subcontractors to communicate environmental requirements.
• Maintain complete records of monitoring, logs, permits, approvals, and reports.
• Assist with environmental audits and regulatory inspections; support reporting and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Inspection & reporting

Erosion & sediment control

Education

Environmental discipline degree or diploma

Tools

CANCISEC

Job description

Metrolinx’s GO Expansion programis deliveringmore GOserviceacross the network, including the capacity to deliver two-wayserviceevery 15 minutes or better on core routes. Work is already underway on new track, stationrenovationsand infrastructure upgrades on parts of the Lakeshore, Stouffville,Kitchenerand Barrie lines. The investment will generate thousands of new jobs and economic opportunities across the region. TheONxpressCivil Joint Venture iscomprisedof Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc. and FCC Canada Ltd. This multidisciplinary team leads the delivery of civil and track works,leveragingglobalexpertiseto introduce innovative solutions across the GO Transit network.

What You'll Do:

Under the direction of the Environmental Compliance Officer:

Conduct routine and event-based environmental inspections and monitoring of construction activities to verify compliance with Environmental Management Plans,permitconditions, approved construction procedures, and environmental protection measures.

Assess construction activities for potential impacts to soil, surface water, groundwater, vegetation, wildlife, air quality, and nearby communities, and evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures.

Identifyenvironmental deficiencies, incidents, potential risks, and instances of non-compliance; document findings, verify containment and corrective measures, and follow up to ensure issues are resolved within requiredtimeframes.

Monitor dewatering and discharge activities to ensure that water isproperly managed, treated where necessary and releasedin accordance withapplicable requirements.

Conduct inspections during changing weather and site conditions, including heavy rainfall, snowmelt, high-watereventsand other conditions that may increase environmental risk.

Coordinate with construction supervisors, forepersons,subcontractorsand site personnel to communicate environmental requirements and promote a strong environmental culture.

Participate in pre-construction meetings, toolbox talks, environmental awarenesssessionsand site-specific training asrequired.

Maintain complete,accurate, and organized records of all environmental monitoring and inspection activities, including daily logs, photographs, deficiencies, corrective actions, permits, approvals, correspondence, laboratory results, waste documentation, and monitoring, incident, and non-compliance reports.

Assistwith environmental audits, compliance reviews, regulatory inspections and meetings with project representatives, consultants,agenciesand other stakeholders.

Support the Environmental Manager and Environmental Compliance Officer with environmental reporting, performancetrackingand continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain current knowledge of applicable environmental legislation, permits, approvals, projectrequirementsand environmental best management practices.

Be willing and available to work occasional night shifts, weekends and other non-standard hours to support construction activities, respond to environmental incidents and complete inspections whenrequired.

Travel regularly to project sites throughout the project corridor using a corporate vehicle; mustpossessa valid Class G driver'slicence, be comfortableoperatinga pickup truck, and have access to suitable overnight parking for a company vehicle.

The main work location for this position is one or more construction sites.

WhatYou’llBring:

Diploma or a bachelor or advanced degree in an environmental related discipline (ecology/biology/environmental science).

Minimum of3years of demonstrated work experience in all aspects of environmental monitoring and mitigation during roadway construction or construction of transit infrastructure, specifically with respect to work in and around watercourses and in the application and correction of erosion and sedimentation control measures, reporting spills and the containment of effluent and dust during construction.

Experience with projects in Ontarioofa similar scope and complexity to the Project.

Certification as a Canadian Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CANCISEC), or have provenproficiencyinobserving, inspecting, and reporting on the implementation of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans.

Valid Class G driver's license

Expected compensation for this role is between $80,000.00-100,000.00 annually. Base salaries aredeterminedaccording to multiple factors including skills,experienceand potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration. In addition to basesalaryONxpressalso offers a comprehensive medical and dental program, RRSP with company matching and the potential toparticipatein our discretionary,performance basedbonus program.

This role is abackfillposition.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices,ONxpressmay use artificial intelligence (AI) tools toassistin screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly andin accordance withapplicable privacy laws andONxpress’ AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualifiedONxpressteam members.

This position is withONxpressCivils (“CJV” aka the Design & Construction team); the project segment responsible for the modernization and modification of the key area network, including countless innovations in the way the regional rail infrastructure is built.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position.