Environmental and Sustainability Lead

Bird Construction

$90K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of experience in environmental studies or a related field
  • Knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance
  • Proven experience engaging with stakeholders and regulatory authorities
  • Expertise in obtaining environmental approvals and meeting compliance obligations
  • Understanding of environmental laws applicable to projects in Ontario and other regions
  • Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment for addressing compliance issues
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills for multi-disciplinary collaboration
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and possess a valid Ontario driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day environmental and sustainability issues for the project
  • Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Develop and implement Environmental and Sustainability Management Systems
  • Advise on improving environmental protection and compliance practices
  • Oversee projects related to soil and groundwater characterization, compliance, and remedial design
  • Monitor environmental compliance through inspections and site walks
  • Manage personnel, resources, costs, and budgets effectively
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work culture promoting teamwork
  • Exposure to diverse projects across environmental sectors
  • Engagement with First Nations and community stakeholders
  • Strong focus on compliance and ethical practices in environmental management
Full Job Description
Environmental and Sustainability Lead

The Environmental and Sustainability Lead shall have defined authority for ensuring the daytoday implementation of the Works and the Maintenance associated with the Environmental Management Plan.

What You Will Be Working On

  • Managing all environmental and sustainability issues associated with the Project on a daytoday basis, including overseeing the environmental monitoring and followup program in accordance with the Environmental Management Plan and Approvals;

  • Establishing and maintaining working relationships with relevant Internal and External Stakeholders;

  • Develop and implement Environmental and Sustainability Management Systems to ensure compliance with ISO certification and regulatory requirements

  • Provide advice and recommendations for improving environmental protection and correcting any inefficient practices and/or issues of noncompliance.

  • Management of projects of varying complexity involving soil and groundwater characterization, environmental compliance, environmental management, health and safety management, designated substances and hazardous materials, and remedial system design and implementation

  • Ensure environmental issues are addressed and requirements are met in accordance with the Environmental Approvals and this Project Agreement;

  • Support and maintain working relationships with relevant First Nations

  • Monitor site activities to ensure environmental compliance; completing weekly inspections, toolbox talks and daily site walks.

  • Management of personnel and resources

  • Tracking costs and managing budgets

  • Supervising less experienced staff on a project basis and in some cases, providing technical direction and mentoring

  • Promoting team effort and collaboration

What We Are Looking For
  • 7-10 years of work related experience combined with post-secondary education with a specialization in environmental studies, or related discipline.

  • Knowledge of environmental legislative requirements.

  • Experience working with stakeholders.

  • Experience obtaining environmental approvals, dealing with regulatory authorities and meeting environmental compliance obligations.

  • Solid knowledge of environmental laws, regulations and guidelines as they apply to environmental and construction projects in Ontario (and other parts of Canada as applicable on a project basis)

  • Sound judgment and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and manage cost effective, practical solutions to client problems and/or potential non-compliance situations

  • A strong commitment to teamwork; excellent verbal and interpersonal skills are required with preference given to demonstrated aptitude for client liaison and multi-disciplinary communication

  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products

  • Valid Ontario Driver's license

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