Construction Environmental Lead

Hatch is seeking a Construction Environmental Lead for an onsite role in Fredericton, NB. The candidate will oversee environmental audits and compliance on construction sites, engaging with contractors and ensuring adherence to environmental regulations. Responsibilities include leading a team, updating Environmental Management Plans, and managing environmental risks. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and familiarity with local environmental permit processes.
Requisition ID: 94831

Job Category: Environmental

Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada

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Construction Environmental Lead (Onsite) – Fredericton

We are currently looking for an Environmental Lead with experience in construction for an onsite role. This person will join Hatch's Environment & Sustainable Development team in the Fredericton office. The candidate should be familiar with the supervision of works and the performance of environmental audits on construction sites, as well as familiar with provincial and federal environmental regulations. They should also be familiar with environmental permit application processes in New Brunswick. This person will be called upon to work on a semi-remote site, North of Fredericton. It is expected the role might be on rotation schedule.

The selected candidate will have good interpersonal skills in order to intervene with contractors with a view to continuous improvement and to correct non-conformities if necessary. They will also be comfortable building and maintaining lasting relationships with colleagues and our clients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Project Onsite Environmental Lead is responsible for:
• Acting as a liaison agent between site contractor and the Project Environmental Manager.
• Providing leadership to a small team of environmental site monitors.
• Enabling improvement and updating Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to reflect changing environmental requirements or priorities, as required.
• Approving of Contractor – Specific Environmental Protection Plans (C-SEPP).
• Ensuring effective management for adherence to requirements specified in EMP and all C-SEPPs, and in accordance with legislation and environmental goals of the project.
• Directing quality assurance of environmental monitoring performed by contractors.
• Managing the Projects Environmental Risk Register, Legal and Regulatory Compliance Matrix, as well as other Permit Matrices.
• Responsible to track and ensure close out of corrective actions.
• Managing internal Project permitting (e.g. Land Disturbance Authorizations forms).
• Coordinating wildlife sweeps, surveys, or searches, when required.
• Fostering collaboration and leadership for investigation of environmental incident and reporting.
• Undertaking targeted compliance inspections.
• Holding regular meetings with Contractor Representatives.
• Conducting regular general site inspections, and other Performance Assurance activities such as independent monitoring.
• Assuming role of Project Environmental Manager when appropriate (for replacement).
• Ensure that the work complies with the regulations and laws in force as well as with the commitments resulting from environmental authorizations and permits;
• Participate in site meetings;
• Oversee reporting of environmental non-conformities and follow up on corrective actions;
• Approve and deliver, on-site environmental orientation material and other training related to the environmental obligations of contractors and workers;
• Contribute to the drafting of specifications for certain subcontracted work;

Desired profile
• Education in engineering or environmental sciences is an asset (technical or bachelor's degree); Masters is considered an asset.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in environmental and regulatory management of construction sites;
• Experience with wind energy and/or linear projects, is considered an asset.
• Experience in working with engineering consulting firms or as a contractor is an asset;
• Ability to work in integrated teams across multiple disciplines;
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills;
• Positive attitude and desire to learn new skills;
• Great motivation to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Fluency in French is considered a asset, but not a requirement.
• Working knowledge of English (oral and written), including communication with clients and colleagues in other provinces.

Why join us?
• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?
• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.