Environment Manager, Major Projects

FortisBC

$102K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in environmental science/engineering or related field, with a recognized professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag/QEP).
  • 7+ years of major project experience, leading teams and strategic environmental initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental management, and ability to translate policy into practical programs.
  • Proven leadership skills to motivate teams and align initiatives with business strategy.
  • Experience managing complex projects and budgets with strict adherence to timelines.
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation abilities, with strong stakeholder relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional environmental teams to manage major project environmental oversight.
  • Design and optimize environmental programs and advise on risk mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure corporate environmental governance through compliance and project reviews.
  • Manage environmental budgets and reporting, delivering data-driven insights to leadership.
  • Build strategic partnerships with project teams, regulators, and Indigenous communities.
  • Monitor and advise on changing environmental regulations to ensure compliance.

Benefits

  • Participation in a flexible work program with up to 85 days to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia.
  • Support for life-long career development opportunities.
  • Encouragement of volunteerism and community involvement.
  • A wide range of challenging opportunities within a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace.
Full Job Description
Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Expected Hiring Range: $102,600.00 to $120,600.00 Annually
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility: Yes
Posting End Date: Open until filled

Position Overview

This position is responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of environmental management programs for Major Projects in accordance with the company's commitment to sustainability and environmental management.

In this role, you will:

  • Leads cross-functional environmental teams to deliver end-to-end environmental management for major projects, leveraging internal expertise and external consultants.
  • Designs and optimizes environmental programs while advising leadership on risk mitigation and integrating best-in-class systems and processes.
  • Drives corporate environmental governance by ensuring compliance, conducting project reviews, and aligning with FortisBC standards and industry best practices.
  • Manages environmental budgets and reporting, providing clear, data-driven insights to senior and executive leadership.
  • Builds strategic stakeholder partnerships with project teams, regulators, Indigenous communities, and industry groups while monitoring and advising on evolving environmental regulations.


What it takes:

  • Bachelor's in environmental science/engineering (or related) with a recognized professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag/QEP).
  • 7+ years of major project experience with proven ability to lead teams and drive strategic environmental initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental management, with the ability to translate policy into practical programs and ensure compliance with major project regulations.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate teams, and align initiatives with business strategy to drive results and achieve organizational goals.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex projects, budgets, and competing priorities while delivering on time and within scope.
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills with a track record of building strong stakeholder relationships and leveraging technology to achieve outcomes.

In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You're Applying. What now? page for additional information.

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