Project Environmental Director

Flatiron Construction Corp; Markham; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Paid time off

RRSP

Medical & extended health care

Dental & vision

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Flatiron Construction Corp. seeks an Environmental Director to develop, implement and monitor environmental plans on a major transportation infrastructure project in Canada.

You will lead permitting, regulatory reviews and environmental risk mitigation, while coordinating with Indigenous Nations and stakeholders. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in environmental fields, 10–15 years of regulatory/compliance experience on heavy civil projects, and 5+ years leading multidisciplinary teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental fields is required.
• 10–15 years regulatory and compliance experience on heavy civil projects.
• 5+ years leading multidisciplinary environmental teams.
• Expert knowledge of environmental regulations and new legislation.
• Experience with Indigenous Nations and stakeholders.
• Experience preparing complex permitting applications.
• Experience developing environmental management systems for heavy civil projects.
• Strong technical writing, documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and monitors environmental procedures and plans for compliance.
• Advises project team on interpretation of environmental regulations and specs.
• Leads impact assessments to reduce environmental risks and costs.
• Leads permitting and regulatory reviews for major project works.
• Oversees the environmental quality management system and audits.
• Documents and reports environmental performance to stakeholders and regulators.
• Advises construction team on environmental hazards and procedures.
• Coordinates external consultants as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of company values and strategic plan.
• Supports published corporate policies.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in environmental engineering/planning/biology/natural sciences

Job description

Overview

In the role of Environmental Director, you will develop, implement and monitor the environmental plans and procedures on a major transportation infrastructure project. A seasoned advisor in the construction industry, you will leverage your experience in preparing complex permitting applications and deep knowledge of local environmental regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate potential environmental liabilities.

What you will be doing

• Develops, implements and monitors environmental procedures and plans that meet the Project’s environmental compliance requirements
• Advises Project team on proper interpretation and implementation of environmental regulations and specifications
• Leads impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce the project’s environmental risks and financial costs
• Leads permitting and regulatory reviews of major Project works and milestones
• Oversees the environmental quality management system and auditing process
• Documents, analyzes and reports the Project’s environmental performance to stakeholders and applicable regulatory bodies
• Advises construction team on environmental hazards and procedures to minimize adverse environmental effects
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction
• Coordinates external consultants, as needed
• Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan
• Support published corporate policies

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in environmental engineering, planning, biology, natural sciences or related field required.
• 10 - 15 years environmental regulatory and compliance experience on heavy civil infrastructure projects
• 5+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary environmental teams
• Expert knowledge of compliance with environmental regulations and new legislation
• Experience with supporting and maintaining working relationships with Indigenous Nations and stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in preparing complex permitting applications on major civil infrastructure projects
• Previous experience in developing an environmental management system for heavy civil construction projects
• Superior technical writing, documentation and communication skills

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

CAD $160,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

CAD $190,000.00/Yr.