Environmental Manager

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.
 
At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITES:

• Oversee and coordinate daily environmental compliance activities, including but not limited to environmental construction monitoring, environmental surveys, water crossing installations, wildlife and amphibian sweep programs, during the construction of energy projects
• Complete onsite environmental monitoring and oversight in the field, when required
• Ensure implementation of mitigation measures from environmental management system, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Protection Plan, permit conditions, and best management practices
• Develop and implement corrective actions and mitigation measures for any identified environmental issues or hazards
• Support Canacre’s commitment to safety by participating in safety meetings, following safety policies, and being an advocate for safe work practices in the field
• Serve as the environmental lead for the construction team
• Act as a resource to construction personnel to explain environmental regulations and how they are applied in the field
• Act as a point of contact for the Client and Construction Contractor(s), as well as regulatory agencies
• Coordinate daily with construction team to discuss current and upcoming construction activities, as well as upcoming constraints and potential areas of concern
• Prepare environmental weekly, daily, and monthly reports throughout project
• Ongoing input into Environmental Management System tracking table and environmental incidents tracking
• Project management of environmental projects, including management of budget, scope, schedule, risk, subcontractors, and invoicing
• Support proposal development, when required
• Prepare and review field reports for consistency and accuracy
• Support the preparation of environmental permits, when required

Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, environmental planning or related field
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in environmental consulting, environmental monitoring during construction, project management, or related role
• Demonstrated experience in daily management of construction monitoring personnel
• Experience related to transmission line and renewable energy construction would be an asset
• Experienced leading field programs and coordinating with various field teams
• Engaged in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues in both the environmental regulatory field and the energy industry
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, provincial, and local permitting and regulations that concern the management of natural resources in the energy sector
• Wildlife experience working in Canada (i.e., at least one field season of demonstrated experience in nest sweeps or avian surveys)
• Experience and knowledge related to other biophysical disciplines, such as wetlands, vegetation, aquatics, etc.
• Designation or certification related to erosion and sediment control, such as CPESC, CESSWI, etc., would be an asset
• Experience with routing and siting studies and/or Environmental Assessments would be considered an asset
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills
• Certification by a professional society or a state regulatory board in the discipline of practice is preferred

At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals. Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and provincial employment standards legislation.

Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state/provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.