Environmental Specialist

FCC Construcción; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FCC Canada is seeking an Environmental Specialist to monitor and inspect project areas for compliance with federal and provincial rules, and to coordinate environmental programs across Ontario transit/construction projects.

Your role includes documenting conditions, reporting non-compliance, and supporting mitigation efforts with on-site teams, supervisors, and inspectors. Toronto, ON-based, full-time role.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Environmental Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience on projects of similar size/scope.
• A qualified environmental professional designation is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental monitoring and inspection of work areas for compliance with regulations and project plans.
• Assess effectiveness of mitigation measures and best practices installed by construction.
• Notify contractors and the Environmental Manager if work must be halted.
• Ensure site staff are aware of mitigation measures for the Project.
• Ensure activities follow Environmental Work Plans and Project agreement requirements.
• Document environmental conditions and observations on-site.
• Collect environmental data with instruments to assess compliance with approvals.
• Calibrate and maintain environmental data instruments for accuracy.
• Report non-compliance and negligence to the environmental team.
• Maintain emergency spill equipment in active construction areas.
• Halt construction that fails to meet requirements or poses risk.
• Routinely check equipment condition as per the CEMP.
• Keep detailed records of field notes, photos, and data.
• Prepare a Weekly Environmental Monitoring Report.
• Collaborate with construction staff to address environmental issues.
• Attend project meetings as required.
• Liaise with Environmental Manager and inspectors as required.
• Prepare daily reports and inspection forms.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Field data collection

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

B.Sc. in Environmental Science

Professional designation (e.g., R.P. Bio., P. Ag., CPESC)

Job description

With 125 years of experience, the FCC Group's Infrastructure Division is present in 25 countries, and its activities cover all areas of engineering and construction. It is a leader in the execution of transport infrastructure, as well as in residential and non-residential construction. FCC Construcción is currently the fourth-largest construction company in Spain in terms of contract volume and ranks among the top 30 in the world, according to the international magazine ENR (Engineering News-Record).

FCC Construcción, through its subsidiary FCC Canada, has been present in Canada for more than 25 years. In 1998, it was awarded the contract for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Fredericton-Moncton motorway. In 2011, it was awarded the contract to the extension of a section of the Toronto subway expansion, the city's first modern subway infrastructure project. This project was completed in 2019.

In Canada, FCC is proud to be actively involved in multiple projects across Ontario and British Columbia aimed at improving public transportation and infrastructure.

Position Summary

Reports to: Investigation Team Lead and Environmental Director

The Environmental Specialist’s Key Responsibilities Are

• Conduct environmental monitoring and inspection of work areas for compliance with federal and provincial environmental regulations, environmental management plans for the project and the Project Agreement.
• Determining the effectiveness of environmental mitigation measures and best management practices installed or implemented by construction.
• Notifying contractors and the Environmental Manager in the event of an issue that may require works to be halted and overseeing the procedures.
• Ensuring on-site construction staff are aware of general site, and project-specific mitigation measures associated with the Project.
• Ensuring construction activities are carried out in accordance with activity-specific Environmental Work Plans (EWPs) andc procedures in and above the requirements described in the Project agreement.
• Documenting environmental conditions and observations of terrestrial/other areas in and adjacent to work areas.
• Collecting environmental data with instruments to assess compliance with requirements of Project approvals and the CEMP.
• Calibrating and maintaining environmental data instruments in good condition to ensure accuracy of readings.
• Reporting instances of environmental non-compliance and negligence to the environmental management team.
• Ensuring adequate quantities and types of emergency spill equipment are available in active Project construction areas and areas where mobile construction equipment is present.
• Halting construction activity that fails to meet environmental requirements as described in the FFHMMP, CEMP, EWPs, standalone environmental management plans, and environmental approval conditions, or that in the Environmental Monitor’s professional judgment, represents significant risk to the environment.
• Routinely checking to verify that construction equipment that is or may be used on-site is in good condition as outlined in the CEMP.
• Keeping detailed records (e.g., field notes, photographs, instrument data) of construction activities and associated environmental conditions.
• Preparing a Weekly Environmental Monitoring Report.
• Collaborate with construction personnel to address environmental issues in a practical manner.
• Attending project meetings as required.
• Liaise with Environmental Manager and regulatory inspectors as required.
• Prepare daily reports and inspection forms.
• Other duties as required.

Education And Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Environmental Science or equivalent academic background.
• 5+ years’ experience on projects of similar size/scope.
• A qualified environmental professional designation (e.g., R.P. Bio., P. Ag., CPESC, etc.) is required.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated environmental monitoring experience for Transit/construction projects.
• Effective communication skills.

Salary range: 95,000 - 110,000

Work Environment

FCC Canada is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture which promotes gender equity and the recruitment of all under-represented groups in all levels of its workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of our recruitment and selection processes are accessible to individuals with disabilities. We offer reasonable accommodation upon request to support applicants throughout their journey with us. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please send us an email at “[e-mail]”. Feedback about the accommodation process is welcome at “[e-mail]”. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario’s Human Rights Code, affirming our ongoing efforts to provide a supportive and equitable environment for all.

This position is located in Toronto, ON.