Environmental Assessment Specialist

Montreal - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group an international consulting and engineering group a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure privatization of a railway.

Context

Within our Environment team you will plan execute and oversee environmental site characterization mandates (Phases I II and III) in support of urban intercity and heavy-rail mobility projects. You will ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulatory requirements manage risks associated with potentially contaminated lands and secure the necessary permits and approvals to enable infrastructure project delivery.

Missions/Main Duties

Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (desktop review historical land use site visits interviews) and recommend next steps.
Design plan and supervise Phase II and Phase III characterization programs including drilling in situ testing soil/groundwater and railway material sampling laboratory analyses (QA/QC) impact delineation hydrogeological modeling and mass balance assessments.
Interpret analytical results establish regulatory comparisons and evaluate contaminated volumes and management scenarios.
Advise design and construction teams on the management of excavated soils dewatering effluents residual materials and railway materials; develop management strategies (upfront characterization lot segmentation traceability reuse/disposal logistics).
Support the acquisition of federal provincial and municipal permits liaise with authorities and prepare compliance documentation.

Profile/Skills

Education :Bachelors degree in engineering geology chemistry or a related field; a Masters is an asset. Authorization required under the Québec Environmental Quality Act (member of a professional order or AQVE accreditation).

Experience of experience: 5 years of relevant experience.

Technical competencies:

Strong command of applicable Québec and federal standards and guidance (EQA and regulations MELCCFP guides CCME site assessment guidelines soil/groundwater criteria residual materials management and construction H&S).
Proven skills in sampling program design hydrogeology geochemical interpretation and uncertainty management.
Experience managing subcontractors controlling costs/schedules and producing certified deliverables.
ASP Construction card and railway safety training an asset.

Personal qualities:

Demonstrated leadership autonomy and sound professional judgment.
Rigorous well organized and able to prioritize and decide under tight deadlines.
Strong communication skills in French and English with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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