Team Leader, Environmental Services

Defence Construction Canada; Town of Oromocto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government contractor in Canada seeks a Team Leader for Environmental Services to oversee the timely delivery of environmental services for various projects. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure compliance with environmental regulations, and foster strong relationships with Client-Partners. This role demands a university degree in a relevant field and at least five years of experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Benefits

100% employer-paid annual sick leave

$400 wellness allowance

Mental health services coverage

Public-service pension

Qualifications

• Minimum five years relevant experience in environmental services.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and best practices.
• Technical support and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and timely delivery of environmental services.
• Lead a team and manage Client-Partner relationships.
• Develop creative solutions to meet environmental objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Environmental management

Risk management

Education

University degree in biology or environmental sciences

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Overview

This position has been designated bilingual, where English and French are essential. While priority will be given to qualified candidates who meet this bilingual linguistic profile, we welcome applications from candidates who may not meet this bilingual requirement.

Responsibilities

The Team Leader, Environmental Services, ensures the quality and timely delivery of environmental services to the Client-Partners for moderate to large projects and/or programs, including providing advice, guidance and recommendations on environmental management issues. The incumbent supports the Client-Partners in meeting their environmental objectives in one or more practice areas (e.g. contaminated sites, hazardous materials, environmental assessments). The incumbent leads a team of professionals and manages the human resources responsibilities for the team. The incumbent also manages the Client-Partner relationship. The incumbent develops creative solutions and ensures the team is focused on collaboration, and quality and timeliness of deliverables.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:

Primary

• Provide leadership at the site level for developing and delivering environmental services, including cross-service line integration
• Manage projects and programs (e.g. updating and tracking program financials, budget and schedule, overseeing and managing program staff and consultants)
• Perform quality control by coordinating and reviewing statements of works, deliverables from consultants and contractors on environmental investigations, work plans, environmental assessments, plans and specifications
• Develop and implement projects and programs
• Provide technical support and/or lead procurement and contract management activities
• Promote and manage business development opportunities
• Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
• Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations
• Manage risk
• Perform human resource functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance)

Other

• Develop environmental procedures, policies and directives
• Develop and manage service level arrangements
• Develop project plans and budgets
• Support the completion of regional audits and implement recommendations for improvement
• Other duties as assigned

General and Specific Knowledge

• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in environmental sciences and environmental engineering
• Best practices and trends in financial management and human resources management
• Project and risk management principles
• Health and safety management

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

• Minimum: university degree in biology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering or related field with five years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
• Preferred: specialized knowledge, training and certification (as applicable) in one or more environmental services practice area

Abilites

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Apply project and risk management techniques
• Demonstrate leadership and human resources management skills

Development and Leadership

• Lead and manage direct reports
• Provide functional direction and advice to other employees and to Client-Partners

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment with occasional travel
• Some work may be located on environmental or construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment

Benefits and Perks

Check out your benefits

Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.

Your package includes:

Health and Wellness

• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
• $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
• $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
• Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans

Home and Family

• Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
• Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
• Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home

Leave and Retirement

• Public-service pension
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans