Environmental Monitor
Why join us?
SNC-Lavalin Inc., Environment & Geoscience (E&G) is seeking an Environmental Monitor to provide environmental monitoring and general project support for construction related projects for internal SNC groups and external clients. The location of this position would be in one of our Burnaby or Vancouver offices.
Reporting to the Field Coordinator/Project Manager on a per project basis, the role will include a combination of field and office-based work.
How will you contribute to the team?
- Supporting Project Managers during the planning and construction phase of assigned projects.
- Maintaining current knowledge of environmental regulations, standards, and best management practices; obtain appropriate/required training.
- Consulting with specialists (QEPs) when required for permitting or other related construction issues
- Acting as the main point of contact between field activity and Project Manager during construction.
- Liaising with Project Construction Manager(s), maintaining strong communication to ensure issues are addressed in a timely and consistent manner.
- Maintaining an independent role from other project parties in order to assess compliance and report non-compliance events.
- Providing guidance and ensures an appropriate level of environmental protection is in place to prevent or minimize project impacts on environmental resources.
- Assessing on the ground, through inspections, whether or not the project is in compliance with environmental management requirements, project commitments and approvals, authorizations and permits, applicable legislation, regulations and guidelines, corporate environmental management programs and policies and industry Best Management Practices (BMPs).
- Assisting construction activities in resolving environmental issues/non-compliance issues on projects as they arise.
- Contributing on field studies, including soil and water sampling, daily/ weekly monitoring requirements, spill response
- Assisting in writing and reviewing CEMPs, EPPs, ESCPs and other project related plans.
- Preparing/reviewing construction environmental inspection/monitoring reports and other related documents.
- Preparing daily field monitoring report, assisting with the development of weekly monitoring reports.
- Assisting in the preparation of regulatory approval and permitting applications
- Other tasks to support the development of the assigned project, as required.
What will you contribute?
- Post-secondary education (relevant university degree, diploma or graduation from a technical program)
- Valid BC Drivers’ License
- Professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio., P.Ag.), or eligibility for, is an asset
- Familiarity with site contamination assessments and remediation works is an asset
- Previous consulting experience in BC is an asset
- Knowledge and understanding of BC forest ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife habitat
- Values and prioritizes health, environment and safety while in field and in the office
- Positive attitude, team-oriented and possesses the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Environmental sampling experience is an asset
- Willingness to work occasional long days in the field in variable climatic conditions (e.g., 10 hours) when required, including weekends and holidays, and to travel throughout BC.
- A desire to grow professionally and work with a dynamic team of like-minded professionals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail and task oriented
What we offer at SNC-Lavalin:
At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits (ie: group insurance, retirement savings plan, share purchase plan, continuing education program, etc.).
• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
• Competitive salary
• Motivational financial package & flexible benefits
• Defined contribution pension plan in which SNC-Lavalin contributes
• Work equipment provided according to the season (boot, bib, helmet, gloves, etc.);
• Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 3 weeks of vacation time
• Learning and Development programs, training, career opportunities
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