Field Environmental Inspector: Construction Monitoring Pro

Aecom; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM's Ontario Environment team is hiring an Environmental Field Inspector - Monitor to support construction environmental compliance and monitoring across Northern Ontario. The role involves regular field work at active sites, documenting conditions, and communicating observations to senior staff.

The successful candidate will have 1–3 years of relevant environmental experience, enjoy outdoor work, and be comfortable traveling throughout Northern Ontario with flexible schedules based on

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in environmental science, environmental technology, biology, ecology, natural resources or a related discipline from a recognized University or College.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in variable weather and terrain and around active construction sites and heavy equipment.
• Ability to accurately document field observations and prepare clear written records.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a field team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and comfort using tablets, GPS-enabled devices or electronic field data collection tools.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Northern Ontario and work variable schedules based on construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental inspections and monitoring at active construction sites under the direction of senior environmental staff.
• Observe construction activities and verify implementation of environmental mitigation measures, project commitments and applicable environmental requirements.
• Inspect erosion and sediment control measures, watercourse crossings, access roads, work areas and environmentally sensitive locations.
• Document observations using photographs, GPS-enabled devices, electronic field forms and daily inspection reports.
• Identify potential environmental concerns and promptly communicate observations to senior environmental staff.
• Assist with tracking environmental deficiencies, corrective actions and follow-up inspections.
• Support monitoring associated with wildlife, protected species, vegetation, wetlands, aquatic habitat and other environmental features, as required.
• Support environmental incident documentation, data management and weekly/monthly reporting.
• Follow AECOM health and safety requirements and project-specific safety procedures.

Skills

Environmental degree

Outdoor work

Documentation of field observations

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

GIS/Field data tools

Ontario G driver's license

Travel across Northern Ontario

Education

Post-secondary environmental science/tech degree or diploma

Tools

Survey123/Field Maps

GIS

GPS devices

Job description

AECOM's Ontario Environment team is hiring an Environmental Field Inspector - Monitor to support construction environmental compliance and monitoring across Northern Ontario. The role involves regular field work at active sites, documenting conditions, and communicating observations to senior staff.

The successful candidate will have 1–3 years of relevant environmental experience, enjoy outdoor work, and be comfortable traveling throughout Northern Ontario with flexible schedules based on