POSITION SUMMARYReports to: Investigation Team Lead and Environmental Director
The Environmental Specialist's key responsibilities are:- Conduct environmental monitoring and inspection of work areas for compliance with federal and provincial environmental regulations, environmental management plans for the project and the Project Agreement.
- Determining the effectiveness of environmental mitigation measures and best management practices installed or implemented by construction.
- Notifying contractors and the Environmental Manager in the event of an issue that may require works to be halted and overseeing the procedures.
- Ensuring on-site construction staff are aware of general site, and project-specific mitigation measures associated with the Project.
- Ensuring construction activities are carried out in accordance with activity-specific Environmental Work Plans (EWPs) andc procedures in and above the requirements described in the Project agreement.
- Documenting environmental conditions and observations of terrestrial/other areas in and adjacent to work areas.
- Collecting environmental data with instruments to assess compliance with requirements of Project approvals and the CEMP.
- Calibrating and maintaining environmental data instruments in good condition to ensure accuracy of readings.
- Reporting instances of environmental non-compliance and negligence to the environmental management team.
- Ensuring adequate quantities and types of emergency spill equipment are available in active Project construction areas and areas where mobile construction equipment is present.
- Halting construction activity that fails to meet environmental requirements as described in the FFHMMP, CEMP, EWPs, standalone environmental management plans, and environmental approval conditions, or that in the Environmental Monitor's professional judgment, represents significant risk to the environment.
- Routinely checking to verify that construction equipment that is or may be used on-site is in good condition as outlined in the CEMP.
- Keeping detailed records (e.g., field notes, photographs, instrument data) of construction activities and associated environmental conditions.
- Preparing a Weekly Environmental Monitoring Report.
- Collaborate with construction personnel to address environmental issues in a practical manner.
- Attending project meetings as required.
- Liaise with Environmental Manager and regulatory inspectors as required.
- Prepare daily reports and inspection forms.
- Other duties as required.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS- B.Sc. in Environmental Science or equivalent academic background.
- 5+ years' experience on projects of similar size/scope.
• A qualified environmental professional designation (e.g., R.P. Bio., P. Ag., CPESC, etc.) is required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS- Demonstrated environmental monitoring experience for Transit/construction projects.
- Effective communication skills.
Salary range: 95,000 - 110,000
Work EnvironmentThis position is located in Toronto, ON.
