Environmental Monitor
Environmental Monitor
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Job Description
Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects.
We are technical experts in land energy and transportation development delivering accurate innovative and agile solutions to our partners. We provide land acquisition geospatial mapping data management web-based GIS community relations land feasibility studies and permitting services. Canacres clients include developers large scale service providers and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects rights of way resources and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on large-scale wind and solar power projects high-voltage transmission lines pipeline projects municipal roads projects and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.
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.
The Environmental Monitor will primarily be responsible for conducting environmental inspection and monitoring throughout the construction of various energy development projects. The Environmental Monitor will primarily be responsible for coordinating daily compliance activities and monitoring duties during construction activities.
In addition your role will be to:
- Conduct daily inspections of construction activities and attend construction meetings.
- Conduct migratory bird nest sweeps and other wildlife monitoring activities as required.
- Ensure implementation of mitigation measures from environmental management documents permit conditions and best management practices.
- Inspect implemented erosion and sediment control measures and provide recommendations for repair and amendment when needed.
- Oversee and direct soils handling activities (e.g. topsoil stripping).
- Develop and implement corrective action plans and mitigation measures for any identified environmental issues or hazards.
- Act as an environmental lead for the construction team.
- Act as a resource to construction personnel and explain environmental regulations and how they are applied in the field.
- Verify that environmentally sensitive areas are properly marked and flagged before work is done in the area.
- Coordinate daily with construction team to discuss upcoming construction activities that are existing potential problem areas and areas of concern.
- Inspect areas of concern and make appropriate recommendations to construction personnel as required.
- Complete daily and monthly environmental reports including nest sweep reports.
- Review field reports for consistency and accuracy.
- Support the preparation of environmental permits when required.
- Coordinate with regulatory bodies when required.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in Biology Environmental Science or related field of study
- 5 years professional experience as a Biologist Environmental Monitor Environmental Inspector Environmental Planner or related role
- Experience related to pipeline transmission line or renewable energy project construction would be an asset.
- Experienced leading field work and coordinating with various field teams
- Experience and knowledge related to other biophysical disciplines such as wetlands vegetation aquatics etc. would be an asset.
- Designation or certification related to erosion and sediment control such as CPESC or CESSWI would be an asset.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills data collection and interpretation technical report writing regulatory permit applications client communications etc.
- Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations and best management practices
- Experience developing summary reports related to construction activities and/or compliance status
- Experience with ESRI products such as ArcGIS Pro Survey 123 and Field Maps would be an asset
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision
- Detail-oriented self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to build strong lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Valid Drivers License with ability to maintain insurability under the companys insurance carrier
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 comprehensive health and dental coverage vacation time and disability insurance. Other benefits include an RRSP Savings Plan employer matching program Employee Assistance Program flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.
Given the volume of applications we typically receive we are unable to respond to all applicants however you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects.
This position is remote; however onsite work will be in Ontario
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
