Context

Reporting to the Environmental Head and Part of a large Rail & Transit Project, Systra is looking for a Soils Specialist for the team. 

Missions/Main Duties

• Review of previously completed investigations and reporting.
• Identify data gaps and commitments.
• Development of the DD&I scope and schedule related to their specialty.
• Lead the subject matter team tasked to complete DD&I work and reporting.
• Incorporation of requirements into design.
• Confirmation that requirements and commitments are executed.
• Develops and manages the Excess Soils Management Plan for the project, including development of APU, SAP, SCR, and ESDAR.
• Responsible for coordinating owner and contractor registration of the Project Area on the RPRA.
• Oversees soil characterization, reuse strategies, and off-site disposal requirements.
• Develops the excess soils EMP. Acts as owner’s QP during construction.
• Ensures compliance with Ontario excess soils regulations and documentation requirements.
• Coordinates with construction planning to optimize soil reuse and logistics.

Profile/Skills

• Approx 5 years of work-related experience on projects of similar size, scope, and complexity to the Project;

• a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Hydrogeology, environmental planning, environmental engineering or another related discipline;

• P. Geo or P.Eng Certification ; Qualified Person as defined by O,Reg 153/03
• experience with and understanding of the application and interpretation of Canadian Standards Association (CAN/CSA Z768 and CAN/CSA Z769) investigation criteria and criteria relating to the assessment of contaminated lands;

• experience with and understanding of the application and interpretation of Ontario Regulation 153/04 and Ontario Regulation 406/19, and investigation criteria relating to the assessment of contaminated lands;

• experience in designing, implementing and overseeing: groundwater management plans; Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; groundwater characterization programs; vapour intrusion assessments; remedial action plans groundwater and/or surface water; site inspection and monitoring programs for construction activities; and Dewatering/Unwatering effluent treatment and discharge strategies-

• knowledge of risk assessment procedures and requirements;

• knowledge of relevant federal and Ontario policies, procedures and legislation, including waste management and related legislation, regulations, guidelines and policies for water protection and materials management;

• ability to liaise with other specialty consultants, contractors and Governmental Authorities;

• ability to delegate and supervise required specialist responsibilities as needed;

• experience with similar projects in the Province of Ontario;