Environmental Specialist

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. seeks an Environmental Specialist with expertise in soil management and O.Reg 406/19 Excess Soil compliance. You will lead environmental systems, support sites, and manage RPRA tracking across projects.

The role requires senior knowledge in environmental regulations across Canada/US, strong training skills, and collaboration with operating groups to ensure effective HS&E outcomes. Travel to sites is required and outdoor work is common.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in development/delivery/management of an environmental management system.
• Strong knowledge of air quality, waste, spill response and remediation regs in Canada/US.
• Experience auditing management systems for compliance and effectiveness.
• Ability to develop and improve environmental processes and templates.
• Collaborates with operating groups and shared services across Ledcor operations.
• Interprets business challenges and proposes environmental solutions.
• Designs and delivers training and presentations to diverse audiences.
• Post-secondary education in Environmental Engineering; P. Eng asset.
• EP or related designation asset.

Responsibilities

• Develops/implements verification and education with Excess Soil Rules per O.Reg 406/19.
• Lead soil management systems for offsite and liquid soils tracking with RPRA.
• Create SOPs for CMS covering HS&E system and regulatory matrices.
• Support operating groups in environmental processes and training.
• Prepare bid proposals and identify improvement opportunities.
• Review soil reports and oversee soil sampling direction when applicable.
• Sign off on soil documentation and RPRA tracking compliance.
• Share knowledge on EMS, training programs and performance metrics.
• Participate in audits/inspections to verify system implementation.

Skills

Environmental management systems

Regulatory compliance

Training & presentations

Stakeholder collaboration

Soil management

Education

Environmental Engineering

P. Eng (O Reg 4016/19 asset)

EP or equivalent designation asset

Tools

CMS (Core Management System)

Regulatory tracking software

Job description

Description

You are an Environmental Specialist who brings a wealth of expertise to enhance Ledcor's Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) Management Compliance with the Technical Services Group. In this role, you are recognized for your leadership in environmental protection and management. As an Environmental Specialist, you will offer flexible support to this operating group with a specialization in Soil Management as a Qualified Person with all aspects of O Regulation 406/19 Excess Soils Compliance, including Liquid Soil Management and digital software tracking. As a trusted partner this position plays a pivotal role in implementing and managing compliance with appliable law and environmental performance through collaboration and expertise as a Soils Qualified Person.

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Essential Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and supports the verification and education with the Excess Soil Rules as per O.Reg 406/19 as amended
• Spearhead standardized Systems as it relates to Soil Management offsite and the management of Liquid Soils from cradle to final disposal/reuse compliance with the Excess Soil Regulation and the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA)
• Lead the development of Standard Operating Principles for the Business Unit for issuance on Ledcor’s Core Management System (CMS) that outlines. This encompasses various aspects such as the HS&E Management System, environmental regulatory matrices, environmental management processes and plan templates for operating groups
• Guide and support operating groups in developing environmental processes, facilitating training sessions, conducting environmental aspects assessments, set up and compliance with the RPRA Tracking Requirements and management of and verification of applicable disposal/beneficial reuse sites and include compliance tracking on the Projects and on behalf of the Client
• Prepare bid proposal submissions, and other continual improvement opportunities
• Develops applicable soil reports and review of Reports provided by Others, including the direction and oversight of soil sampling when applicable
• Supports the direction and sign off on soil documentation, including compliance and verification of the MECP RPRA for all tracking and digital record keepings as per the Regulation
• Shares knowledge on Environmental Management Systems, learning programs, competency programs, and performance metrics across the organization
• Collaborating during audits and inspections to verify the effective implementation of Ledcor’s HS&E Management system across operating groups

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in the development/delivery/management of an environmental management system
• Possesses extensive technical knowledge of Environmental Management systems, compliance practices, and regulations related to air quality, waste management, spill response, remediation and other requirements across various jurisdictions in Canada and the US
• Possesses practical experience in both implementing and auditing management systems to ensure compliance and effectiveness
• Excels at developing and enhancing environmental processes encompassing programs, process flows, plans, and templates with a focus on continuous improvement
• Capable of collaborating effectively with operating groups and shared services to support Ledcor’s. diverse operations
• Able to interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend appropriate solutions to address complex environmental issues
• Skilled in designing, developing, and delivering impactful training sessions and compelling presentations to diverse audiences
• Completed post-secondary education in Environmental Engineering, P. Eng under O Reg 4016/19 is considered an asset
• Environmental Professional Designation (EP), or other related Environmental designation (R.P.Bio., etc.,) is considered an asset

Work Conditions

• Travel to various sites is required
• This role requires working outdoors in various weather conditions

Compensation

$92,400.00 - $127,050.00

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.