Environmental Risk Manger M1

Morson Human Resources Limited; Prince George; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Potential FIFO opportunities

Job summary

BC Hydro in Prince George, BC is seeking an Environmental Professional-L2 to provide environmental management and risk oversight for complex infrastructure projects. You will apply regulatory knowledge and resource management expertise to keep projects safe, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.

You will collaborate with project teams, regulators, First Nations, contractors, and other stakeholders to identify and manage environmental risks throughout planning, design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8-10+ years of environmental management or risk experience.
• Experience managing environmental risks on large construction or infrastructure projects.
• Eligible for professional designation in BC (RPF, RPBio, P.Eng., P.Ag., P.Geo., AScT).
• Experience with multidisciplinary environmental studies and assessments.
• Strong knowledge of BC environmental legislation and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental work plans using established procedures and standards.
• Identify, investigate, and manage environmental risks in design, construction, and field activities.
• Provide environmental management advice to project and operations teams.
• Support permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental assessment activities.
• Lead or participate in environmental studies and review results.
• Prepare reports, cost estimates, and project recommendations.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, quality, and deliverables.

Skills

Environmental management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

First Nations engagement

English writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences / related

Professional designation eligibility (RPF, RPBio, P.Eng., etc.)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Environmental Professional-L2

Location: Prince George, BC – On-Site
Contract Schedule: Standard 5-day work week or 10 days on / 4 days off
Max INC Rate: $67.05/
Max T4 Rate: $55.41/
Accommodation: Accommodation will be provided, with hotel accommodation initially and transition to camp accommodation as availability permits. Candidates local to Prince George or elsewhere in BC are preferred, although exceptional FIFO candidates may be considered.

Role Overview

BC Hydro is seeking an Environmental Professional-L2 to provide environmental management and risk management support for complex infrastructure projects in the Prince George area. The successful candidate will apply strong environmental, regulatory, and natural resource management expertise to support projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.

This role will work closely with project teams, internal stakeholders, regulators, First Nations, contractors, and other third parties to identify and manage environmental risks throughout project planning, design, construction, and operations.

Preference will be given to candidates local to British Columbia, particularly the Prince George area. Exceptional fly-in/fly-out candidates may also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental work plans using established procedures, technical standards, and project requirements.
• Identify, investigate, and manage environmental risks associated with project design, construction, and field activities.
• Provide environmental management advice and technical recommendations to project and operations teams.
• Support environmental planning, permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental assessment activities.
• Manage complex environmental review processes and resolve unusual or challenging environmental issues in the field.
• Develop environmental protection measures, guidelines, mitigation strategies, and recommendations for project teams.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary environmental studies, including developing terms of reference, monitoring progress, and reviewing results.
• Support environmental impact assessments, impact statements, public consultation, and regulatory processes.
• Provide technical input and recommendations during public hearings and stakeholder consultation programs.
• Support First Nations engagement and consultation related to environmental matters and project impacts.
• Participate in the development and negotiation of environmental mitigation and compensation programs.
• Review project specifications, designs, schedules, and field conditions to identify environmental risks and opportunities.
• Prepare technical reports, progress reports, environmental documentation, cost estimates, and project recommendations.
• Monitor environmental work schedules, budgets, quality, and deliverables to support project objectives.
• Exercise independent judgment when selecting, interpreting, and applying environmental information and technical methodologies.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal clients, contractors, consultants, regulators, First Nations, and other third parties.
• Provide advanced environmental management advice and recommendations to business teams.
• Support conflict resolution and issue management related to environmental risks and project activities.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams and environmental professionals as required.
• Ensure environmental activities are conducted safely and in accordance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and BC Hydro standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8–10+ years of environmental management, environmental risk management, or natural resource management experience.
• Experience managing environmental risks associated with large construction or infrastructure projects.
• Eligible for professional designation or membership in British Columbia, such as:
  • RPF – Registered Professional Forester
  • RPBio – Registered Professional Biologist
  • P.Eng. – Professional Engineer
  • P.Ag. – Professional Agrologist
  • P.Geo. – Professional Geoscientist
  • AScT – Applied Science Technologist
• Experience with multidisciplinary environmental studies and formal environmental assessment processes.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, permitting, regulatory requirements, and environmental management practices applicable to British Columbia.
• Experience working with First Nations and Indigenous communities on environmental or infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting transmission, utility, or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience with transmission line projects.
• Experience with heavy civil construction and earthworks.
• Experience working on large-scale linear infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working with BC Hydro or another major Canadian utility.
• Experience coordinating environmental requirements across engineering, construction, operations, and project management teams.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior environmental professional with strong field and project experience who can independently identify environmental risks, develop practical mitigation strategies, and provide sound technical advice to multidisciplinary project teams. They will be comfortable working in complex construction environments, engaging with First Nations and stakeholders, navigating regulatory requirements, and resolving environmental issues while maintaining project safety, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.