Environmental Manager - (Sustainability)

Ausenco; Burlington; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Wellness support and counseling

Access to an approachable leadership team

Job summary

Ausenco is seeking an Environmental Manager based in Burlington, Halton Region, Canada to lead environmental compliance during construction activities. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to environmental regulations and sustainability objectives. Responsibilities include implementing the Sustainability Management Plan and coordinating environmental monitoring programs. Applicants should hold a degree in Environmental Science or a related field with over 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary between $120,000 and $135,000 annually, along with benefits focused on career growth and wellness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental management
• Demonstrated experience in implementing environmental management plans
• Strong understanding of environmental permitting and compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Sustainability Management Plan
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulations
• Oversee contractor environmental performance and audits

Skills

Environmental management experience

Leadership skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

The Environmental Manager is responsible for leading environmental compliance and implementation of the Project Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) during construction and early works activities. The role provides environmental leadership across project execution, ensuring that environmental commitments, permit conditions, regulatory requirements, and sustainability objectives are effectively integrated into construction planning, contractor management, and field activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) and associated environmental management plans during construction activities.
• Ensure Project compliance with environmental permits, approval conditions, regulatory commitments, IFC Performance Standards and applicable environmental legislation.
• Provide environmental leadership and direction to Sustainability / Environmental coordinators and technicians, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Oversee contractor environmental performance, including inspections, audits, corrective actions, and compliance tracking.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring and reporting programs, including water quality, erosion and sediment control, wildlife management, waste management, and reclamation activities.
• Support integration of environmental requirements into engineering design changes, construction planning, work packages, and field execution activities.
• Identify and manage environmental risks associated with construction activities and support implementation of mitigation measures.
• Lead environmental incident response, investigation, reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
• Participate in contractor prequalification reviews, technical bid evaluations, and environmental performance assessments.
• Oversee environmental performance tracking systems and sustainability dashboards, including development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to compliance, monitoring, incidents, inspections, corrective actions, and sustainability objectives.
• Prepare environmental compliance reports, performance summaries, and regulatory reporting documentation.
• Coordinate with regulators, clients, and stakeholders regarding environmental compliance and Project activities.
• Support development and continuous improvement of environmental procedures, management systems, and field controls.
• Promote environmental awareness and compliance culture across the Project workforce.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Biology, or a related discipline.
• Professional designation (e.g., P.Ag., P.Geo., P.Eng., RPBio., EP, CPESC) considered an asset.
• 10+ years of environmental management experience supporting mining, construction, or major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience implementing environmental management plans during construction and/or EPCM project execution.
• Strong understanding of environmental permitting, compliance management, environmental monitoring, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience managing environmental teams, contractors, and multidisciplinary project interfaces in complex field environments.
• Working knowledge of erosion and sediment control, water management, mine waste management, reclamation, and environmental inspection programs.
• Experience supporting environmental audits, incident investigations, and regulatory inspections.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced site‑based environments and support field‑based operational decision‑making.
• Willingness to work on a rotation schedule.

Benefits

• Career advancement – Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Salary range: $120,000 – $135,000 annually.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Ausenco will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.