Environment Manager (Transit) in Toronto

As Kiewit continues to work on exciting projects across Canada, our Environmental team anticipates growth for the coming months. If you are an environmental professional thinking about a change, we invite you to expand your horizons and consider a career with Kiewit as an Environmental Manager.

Our Environmental Coordinators lead and oversee the environmental management practices of a construction project or of the district. This is an exciting role that not only ensures compliance with legal and contractual environmental requirements but also contributes to Kiewit's enduring dedication to corporate social responsibility.

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one through our construction operations. Whether we're boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up.

District Overview: Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. We serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.

Location: This position is located in Toronto, Ontario.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the environmental compliance of a project.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks for the company.
• Develop and update environmental plans.
• Conduct and supervise field inspections and monitoring (water, air, noise, vibration, soil).
• Identify wetlands and environmentally sensitive areas requiring protection before work begins.
• Track, anticipate, and communicate environmental costs at the project level.
• Design and deliver environmental protection and awareness training for all staff.
• Act as the lead technical advisor and coordinator for environmental matters.
• Coordinate with relevant teams regarding their work locations, material needs, quantities, and invoices.
• Interpret and implement environmental specifications and plans, avoiding and minimizing negative impacts on the environment and local communities.
• Identify, document, report, and implement corrective actions for environmental incidents.
• Participate in project audits (internal and external).
• Prepare reports required by the project and Kiewit, and communicate environmental risks to project management.
• Liaise with environmental agencies and participate in site visits with the client and regulatory bodies.
• Liaise with clients. Provide clients with information related to design, schedule, quantities, etc., ensuring they are informed of any unforeseen discoveries, critical permits, and compliance issues.
• Review requirements and prepare proposals and estimates for new contracts.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental compliance management for the design and construction of large-scale construction projects.
• The Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) designation is an asset.
• Experience coordinating a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with specialized disciplines, plans, and permits.
• Knowledge of soil and water contaminants.
• Knowledge of and experience with relevant federal and Ontario environmental policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Experience liaising with other specialized consultants, contractors, and government authorities.
• Pipeline inspection experience is highly desirable.
• Strong motivation and autonomy to ensure quality work the first time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Professional rigor and a commitment to ensuring successful project completion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Unwavering commitment to safety and integrity.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $120,000/yr - $150,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.