Environmental Director

FlatironDragados


Date: 6 days ago
City: Markham, ON
Contract type: Full time
Are you a data-driven leader passionate about environmental stewardship ? As the Environmental Director, you will oversee our Environmental program and procedures to comply with environmental agency regulations and mitigate potential environmental liabilities.

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What You Will Be Doing

  • Develop, manage and direct all aspects of the project’s environmental programs and activities
  • Review environmental requirements and constraints in the project construction agreement. Ensure that environmental issues are addressed and requirements are met in accordance with the project agreement
  • Act as the lead authorizing signatory of the environmental assessment / environmental planning component of the project
  • Establish and maintain relationships with relevant governmental authorities
  • Oversee the acquisition of environmental permits, approvals and exemptions
  • Prepare and review environmental assessment documentation
  • Ensure compliance with the corporate environmental requirements and federal, provincial, and local regulations and standards
  • Work closely with the project director, project managers, superintendents and other project staff to identify and help mitigate environmental issues prior to work starting
  • Act as a point of contact for project’s environmental matters
  • Oversee and direct the preparation and submission of plans, reports, documents, and other required information to either project executives, the client or government authorities
  • Set standards for subcontractors environmental compliance and oversee subcontractors work and performance
  • Train, supervise and manage members of the project’s environmental team
  • Perform other duties as required

What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree with specialization in environmental planning, biology, environmental science, planning or another related discipline
  • PEng. Or P.Geo designation will be considered an asset
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience working in a similar position on large infrastructure/transportation projects
  • Knowledge of Ontario’s Transit Project Assessment Process and Environmental Assessment Act (Ontario)
  • Knowledge of relevant federal and Ontario environmental policies, procedures and legislation
  • Proficient with Office 365
  • Experience managing and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking experience
  • Strong mentoring skills
  • Demonstrated leadership, project management, and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to handle competing priorities

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as a Flatiron employee are:

  • Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
  • Industry leading 401(k)/ RRSP
  • Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
  • Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

Flatiron is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.

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