Job Description

The SNC-Lavalin Environment & Sustainability Practice has one of the most experienced consulting teams in Canada and is currently seeking an Environmental Monitor with at least 8 years of experience to support our Western Canada Team.

You will play a key role as part of our Environmental Permitting & Management Team in executing work related to field-based surveys and monitoring for projects of all sizes throughout British Columbia.

Your day-to-day work will include field surveys, habitat assessment and / or construction environmental monitoring, including identifying environmental risks, preparing of monitoring reports and data reporting against accepted standards.

You bring a positive and solutions-oriented attitude, are highly organized and responsive, diplomatic, and direct in your communications, and enjoy an energetic but collaborative work setting. You can work independently within a team setting. You will join a diverse team of colleagues who are highly skilled and extremely knowledgeable at their craft, and who welcome new ideas and meaningful discussion about our experiences within the context of our company values \xe2\x80\x93 safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation.

You will be based in one of these locations: Vancouver, Burnaby or Vancouver Island. SNC-Lavalin offers a flexible work schedule and a relaxed office environment. At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits (i.e.: group insurance, retirement savings plan, share purchase plan, continuing education program, etc.).

How will you contribute:

• Plan, coordinate and conduct biological surveys in accordance with applicable protocols/methods
• Field-based environmental monitoring for project compliance during construction phase relevant to environmental management requirements
• Act as a key resource for diverse set of environmental assessment and permitting projects
• Act as crew lead for field work and mentor junior field staff
• Prepare environmental monitoring and mitigation plans
• Conducts environmental desktop research
• Ensure technical quality of work including field methods
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory approval and permitting applications
• Assist in the preparation of technical data reports
• Prepares environmental documents, e.g., environmental inspection, environmental monitoring, environmental screening or similar
• Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and construction contractors
• Acts as the main point of contact between field activity and Project Manager during construction
• Provides field-level guidance on practical environmental protection to prevent or minimize project impacts on environmental receptors.
• Maintains an independent role from other project parties to assess compliance and report non\xe2\x80\x91compliance events
• Assist construction activities in resolving environmental issues/non-compliance issues on projects as they arise.
• Environmental sampling when required (e.g., water and soil).

What will you contribute:

• Post-secondary education (Relevant University degree, diploma or graduation from a technical program)
• Minimum of 8 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience planning, conducting and/or managing biological studies (e.g., wildlife, vegetation, wetlands, fish and fish habitat studies)
• Full or provisional membership in a professional body e.g., College of Applied Biology of BC, Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC, Canadian Environmental Professional
• Experience on construction sites in an environmental capacity
• Knowledge and understanding of BC terrestrial and/or aquatic habitats
• Working knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation and regulatory process
• Working knowledge of the current survey protocols in BC.
• Proficiency in data collection, data management and statistical analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to write data reports
• Proven ability to develop and implement practical mitigation and management plans
• Positive attitude and flexibility to work independently or in a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to continuous improvement
• Valid BC driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and good driving record
• Detail-oriented, meticulous with field notes and methodologies

Please note that some work for this position may be in remote locations for extended periods of time and may require overtime, weekends and variable hours.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

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