Environmental Compliance Specialist

What You Will Do

Gannett Fleming is looking for an Environmental Compliance Specialist to coordinate and conduct environmental site investigations, monitoring programs, due diligence studies, and compliance audits and inspections for transit, transportation, and other infrastructure projects to join our growing Environmental Team in Toronto, Ontario.

Duties And Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that construction activities, throughout all phases of the project, adhere to federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations, applicable environmental permits, approvals, and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular, comprehensive inspections of construction sites to identify potential environmental hazards, and communicate inspection findings, recommendations, and best practices to project managers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor and assess environmental conditions during construction activities, including air quality, water quality, and soil quality.
• Liaise with subject matter experts, community groups, and stakeholders to communicate environmental plans, address concerns, and ensure transparency.
• Support and advise Environmental Team in comprehensive environmental compliance reports to regulatory authorities, project managers, and stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Provide guidance to project teams, contractors, and subcontractors on environmental best practices, regulations, and protocols.
• Perform project coordination duties, including working with various subject matter experts, to deliver exceptional products on time and within budget.
  
  

Education | Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary college diploma in a relevant discipline such as environmental science or engineering, hydrogeology, geology, physical geography, or environmental studies.
• 5 years of experience in the field of environmental compliance or environmental management. Preference to candidates with demonstrated experience in the construction industry
• Canadian Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CAN-CISEC) certification
• Familiarity with ISO14001 principles would be an asset, including the development, maintenance and auditing of Environmental Management Systems.
• Demonstrated experience with federal, provincial, and local environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Aptitude for project management with excellent attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
• Successful candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate within a team environment.
• Candidates must possess strong communication skills (verbal and written), demonstrated ability to perform data evaluation, and prepare technical reports.
• Willing to travel to project sites, as required, to complete necessary field investigations and data collection.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  
  

Company Overview

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred retirement plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required for this position. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

#L1: Hybrid

2024-11435