Environmental Lead

As the Environmental Lead on our Surrey-Langley Skytrain Extension Program, you will ensure the day-to-day implementation of the Environmental Management System and audit and report on its performance. Under the direction of the Environmental Manager, you will provide oversight to a team of Coordinators and Monitors to effectively address and manage project environmental matters.

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• Manage simple to moderately complex environmental issues associated with the Project on a day-to-day basis.
• Oversee the team of Environmental Coordinators and Environmental Monitors, providing direction and advice, and working collaboratively to identify and implement solutions to environmental issues.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and Environmental Work Plans (EWPs) on a day-to-day basis.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with relevant Environmental Authorities and Interested Parties.
• Ensure environmental issues and requirements are met in accordance with the Project Agreement.
• Work closely with the design and construction teams to ensure all environmental aspects are addressed and project schedules are met.
• Coordinate with environmental sub-contractors to provide specialty input and direction.
• Develop new and revised Environmental Work Plans as required.
• Provide environmental training and support where required.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related environmental field required.  
• Professional designation (RPBio, P.Geol, P.Eng) preferred.

• 8 - 10 years of experience in environmental regulatory and construction industry compliance.
• Ability to oversee and/or to lead a team on project efforts.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Provincial and Federal Environmental Acts and Regulations 
• Knowledge of construction environmental mitigation and monitoring measures.
• Demonstrated ability to write environmental work plans, procedures, manuals, standard operating procedures, and other related material as required.
• Effective communication skills, data organization and technical reporting skills.
• Proficiency with computer programs for managing and communicating environmental data.
• Valid BC driver’s license.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.