Environmental Manager

Kiewit; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Environmental Compliance Lead in Oakville, Ontario. The role involves overseeing environmental compliance for large projects, developing plans, and conducting inspections. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in environmental science or engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, emphasizing the company's commitment to employee well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance and disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience managing environmental compliance for large construction projects.
• Qualified Environmental Professional designation preferred.
• Working knowledge of Provincial and Federal environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance for projects.
• Develop and update environmental plans.
• Conduct field inspections and monitoring.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in environmental science or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. We serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.

Location

This position is based in Oakville, Ontario

Responsibilities

• Lead the environmental compliance for a project or district.
• Identify, assess and reduce environmental risks to the company.
• Develop and update environmental plans.
• Perform and oversee field inspections and monitoring (water, quality, underwater noise etc.).
• Identify wetland and sensitive environmental areas for protection and fencing in advance of construction activities.
• Monitor, forecast and communicate environmental costs at the project level.
• Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training to staff at all levels.
• Function as a principal technical advisor and coordinator for environmental issues.
• Coordinate with relevant crews on their work locations, material needs, quantities and invoices.
• Interpret and apply environmental specifications and drawings avoiding and minimizing adverse effects to the natural environment and local communities.
• Identify, document, report and develop corrective actions for environmental incidents.
• Participate in project audits (both internal and external).
• Prepare project and Kiewit required reports and communication of environmental risks to project management.
• Liaise with environmental agencies and attend field visits with client and regulatory agencies.
• Liaise with the clients; providing them design information, schedule details, quantities etc. ensuring they are aware of any unanticipated discoveries, critical permitting and compliance issues.
• Review requirements and prepare proposals and estimates for new contracts.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Undergraduate degree in an environmental science or engineering field, or related.
• 5+ years' experience managing design and construction environmental compliance for large construction projects.
• Qualified Environmental Professional designation is preferred. Registered Professional Biologist (P.Biol. or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of Provincial and Federal environmental legislation.
• Pipeline inspection experience highly desirable.
• Highly motivated and self-managed to get things done right the first time.
• Effective and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organization abilities and time management skills.
• Strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Uncompromising attitude toward safety and integrity. #LI-GH

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.