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Job Description
Large infrastructure contractor seeking experienced Environmental Manager with 7+ years of experience in construction phase of large infrastructure projects ($100m+).Salary $130,000+ The Environment Manager is a key individual and is responsible for ensuring that the construction project meets compliance with all environmental acts, regulations, procedures and client requirements. The Environment Manager works with the project personnel to develop, implement and maintain an environmental management system at project level, including procedures, programs and monitoring the environmental aspects to meet compliance with Project requirements. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.
Responsibilities of Environmental Manager:
- Under the direction of the Environmental Director, the Environmental Manager has defined authority for ensuring the day-to-day implementation of the Environmental Management System and auditing and reporting its performance..
- Manages all environmental issues associated with the Project on a day-to-day basis, including overseeing the environmental monitoring program.
- Establishing and maintaining working relationships with relevant Environmental Authorities and Interested Parties.
- Esure effective operation of the Environmental Management Plans and Environmental Protection Plans on a day-to-day basis.
- Ensure environmental issues and requirements are met in accordance with the Project Agreement.
- The Environmental Manager will provide direction, support and leadership to the project team in all matters relating to environmental regulations, permits and requirements.
- Develop, implement and maintain an effective health environmental management system for the project, in conformance with the ISO 14001 Standard requirements.
- Prepare and submit applications for environmental permits, and their management.
- Oversee the environmental aspects of the project design.
- Work closely with the Technical Services team to ensure all environmental aspects are addressed and project schedules are met.
- Coordinate with environmental sub-contractors to provide specialty input and direction, (if Environmental sub-contractors are necessary).
- Analyze and identify leading and lagging trends to assist in environmental protection and compliance.
- The Environmental Manager will provide environmental training and support where required.
- Participate in and/or provide direction to others conducting environmental considerations, review site needs, including identify and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance and knowledge.
- Compile quarterly and annual reports to update ongoing environmental processes and address current issues.
- Provide recommendations for implementation of corrective actions and suggests program improvements.
- Work with client representatives to resolve identified issues and opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with all related environmental activities; identify and manage risks; verifies and monitors associated training requirements.
- Implement an environmental audit program and prepares improvement plans and corrective actions based on the findings.
- Work with and support meeting corporate reporting requirements and initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of Environmental Manager
- Comprehensive knowledge of Provincial and Federal Environmental Acts, Permits and Regulations.
- Specific knowledge and application of ISO 14001 Environmental management system.
- Demonstrated ability to work within and manage HSE and environmental reporting management software.
- Demonstrated ability in the preparation and submission of applications for environmental permits.
- Demonstrated ability to write and produce environmental management plans, EPP’s, procedures, manuals, SOPs, and other related material as required.
- Demonstrated capacity to work both autonomously and within a team environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of local and international environmental systems, standards, documentation, codes of practice and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated report / technical content writing skills.
- Demonstrated good leadership, supervision, and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability with achieving objectives and delivering results within a team based environment.
- Demonstrated ability to handle competing priorities and deadlines.
- The Environmental Manager has the ability to adapt and respond to new environments and circumstances.
- Ability to create and support a positive work environment within the QHSE team, exceptional communication, listening and problem solving skills.
Experience/Qualifications of Environmental Manager
- A Bachelor’s Science degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field.
- 5 years construction industry experience in a management/supervisory position.
- 10 years practical environmental management experience.
- Qualified Environmental Professional a major asset
Ideal Candidate
- Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.
- Only exceptional candidates who require sponsorship will be considered for this role
Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.