Environmental Specialist

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Role Overview: As an Environmental Specialist, you will be based in our corporate office, supporting EllisDon’s environmental team in implementing programs across all business lines. This position is primarily office-based, with a focus on providing technical guidance, practical insight, and support to ensure environmental decisions align with project goals and deliver high-value, responsible outcomes. Candidates should have 5–10 years of relevant experience.

You As An Environmental Specialist Will

• Support the application and ongoing improvement of the Environmental Management System (EMS) across multiple project sites, ensuring alignment with ISO 14001 standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations throughout all phases of construction, maintenance, and operations.
• Assist in the development, review, and submission of environmental plans, reports, and documentation to maintain consistency and regulatory adherence.
• Provide technical input during RFP development and bid pursuits, identifying environmental risks and contributing to mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate environmental considerations into design, construction, and operational planning.
• Liaise with subcontractors and field teams to ensure environmental expectations are clearly communicated and met.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to identify environmental risks and support corrective actions.
• Participate in internal environmental reviews and contribute to stakeholder and regulatory engagement materials.
• Administer EllisDon’s corporate environmental management software, ensuring accurate data entry, KPI tracking, and performance analysis.
• Contribute to the development of standardized tools, templates, and checklists to streamline environmental planning and reporting across business units.
  
  

Is this the right role for you?

• You have 5–10 years of experience in environmental management, preferably within construction, infrastructure, or transit projects.
• You have a degree in environmental science, planning, geography, engineering, or a related discipline.
• You have a strong working knowledge of federal and provincial environmental regulations, permitting processes, and assessment frameworks.
• You have experience supporting experience supporting groundwater management and environmental risk mitigation strategies.
• You have familiarity with ISO 14001 and EMS implementation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on problem-solving, continuous improvement, and team support.
  
  

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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