Environmental Lead

Position Overview: Due to an increase in projects, our client, a well-established owner, is looking for an Environmental Sector Lead to join their team in Vancouver, BC. This opportunity would start off as a office based position that would then lead to a site role in early 2025. Key Responsibilities Lead and uphold safety and environmental standards.

Manage all environmental aspects of construction for the project. Ensure construction complies with regulatory permits and best practices. Oversee contractor management for environmental monitoring and select activities.

Develop and review environmental work plans and risk management processes. Join the project emergency response team, providing expertise before, during, and after emergencies. Manage daily activities of the project environmental team, including EPCM Contractor staff.

Ensure compliance with the site monitoring plan. Support site leadership on environmental issues and lead inspections, audits, and investigations. Assist with regulatory permit applications and baseline monitoring programs.

Contribute to the development of environmental performance frameworks and procedures. Mentor project site leadership. Ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Establish infrastructure for managing environmental aspects of the project. Design and implement environmental programs, training staff, make critical decisions, and support the resolution of environmental risks. Develop and deliver environmental training.

Communicate environmental information to site personnel through various channels. Produce a monthly environmental newsletter addressing site-specific risks and concerns. Ideal Candidate Requirements Certificate or degree in Environmental Science. 10 years of experience in construction, mining, or heavy civil construction.

Experience with environmentally sensitive activities, especially in-stream works, is an advantage. Class 5 driver’s license. Ability to perform and review audits, facilitate management reviews.

Expertise in recognizing and mitigating environmental hazards, supporting staff, and understanding regulatory frameworks. Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems, risk assessment, and mitigation. Ability to communicate best practices, monitor industry standards, and support incident investigations.

Proficiency in reporting environmental performance indicators. Why This Firm?. Career Planning and Quarterly Goal Setting Business Casual Environment Office Events Community Involvement Opportunities Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resumes in word document format to infotorustalent.com.

Due to the time-sensitive nature of this position, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Torus Talent and our clients are equal-opportunity employers.