Environmental Specialist

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects they execute. They are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so that their employees and stakeholders can benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.

Our client, a leading EPCM with projects worldwide, is seeking a Environmental Specialist to join their team in Kitimat, BC. The role reports to the Site Environmental Manager.

Here is an exciting opportunity to join a megaproject in beautiful Kitimat, British Columbia. You will be working with a growing EPCM with projects worldwide and joining a talented group of professionals all working towards one goal. This position includes longevity a great work-life balance rotation of 14/7, and world-class accommodation.

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the review of construction scopes against regulatory requirements, permit conditions, and Environmental Management Requirements.
- Work with construction teams to plan activities in compliance with project permits and environmental management requirements.
- Provide professional opinion on matters related to execution of environmentally sensitive scopes.
- Provide oversight of execution contractors.
- Monitor compliance to permit conditions and Environmental Management Requirements through field inspections, focus assessments and audits.
- Verify compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
- Support execution contractor with investigations of environmental incidents.
- Perform Environmental Hazard Assessments and develop Work Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Review and provide input into execution contractor Environmental work plans and method statements.
- Participate in the site water and soil sampling program.
- Works independently and in a cross disciplinary team environment. Role is predominantly field based with office support for administrative component.
- Participates in the development of standards, guidelines and program execution as they relate to Environmental policies, procedures, standards.
- Interacts and interfaces with clients and environmental regulators.

Qualifications:
- Post secondary education in Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Technology.
- Five (5 - 7) years experience in similar role.
- Knowledge of local, provincial and federal environmental regulations.
- Experience in working in marine, estuary, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.
- Experience in wildlife management and water management during construction is an asset.
- Previous working experience in oil and gas, hydroelectric and mining projects is considered as an asset.
- Strong and demonstrated experience implementing and verifying compliance to project permits and environmental management requirements.
- Experienced with early works, civil, and in water construction.
- Excellent skills in project management, technical writing, construction planning and execution monitoring.

PLEASE NOTE: Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to adrien.muise@trsstaffing.com. Please include the job number and title of the position in the application subject line.

TRS Staffing Solutions Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.