Environmental Monitor

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Job Description:

Parsons and our JV Partner, Colas, are hiring Environmental Monitors for work on our Edmonton Valley Line West light rail project.

The Edmonton Valley Line West LRT project is a 14-km long line extension of the soon to be in service Valley Line in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. The scope of work generally includes complex staging; new facilities such as stations, OMSF, storage facility, and stops; elevated guideway; new structures; systems and communications installation; trackwork; testing and commissioning; and all other civil works associated with the scope. It is the first LRT extension project using low-floor vehicle technology in Western Canada and will be a landmark LRT endeavour. The unique project challenges, such as cold weather climate and integration with an in-service LRT line, offers team members future career opportunities in the robust transit portfolio of the City of Edmonton and other similar programs across Canada.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducts regular environmental monitoring of the activities/ tasks being conducted under the project’s ECO Plan and for compliance with the requirements of the ECO plan

• Communicates with the Construction Field Engineer, Construction Superintendent, and the Environmental Manager for any environmental issues noted during the regular monitoring events

• Prepares monitoring field reports for monitoring events conducted

• Has the authority to stop Project Work if any environmental monitoring, inspection, or audit indicates that the Project Work does not comply with any of MIP’s Environmental Obligations

• Implementing the Project’s ECO Plan

• Developing and implementing environmental monitoring and inspection programs to ensure compliance with Project’s ECO Plan and any regulatory Environmental Obligations as applicable

• Maintaining the Project’s ECO plan

• Developing and maintaining various Environmental Registers required for the Project

• Monitoring and maintaining updates for amendments to applicable laws or Environmental Permits; the ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems; and new policies or standards implemented by the City of Edmonton with respect to environmental protection

• Implementing the environmental auditing program

• Ensuring that the results of all monitoring, inspection and audits are reported as required

• Critically assessing environmental conditions in the field to evaluate potential environmental impacts from construction

• Evaluating potential environmental issues and concerns ahead of construction activities

• Recommending best practices and mitigation measures to manage environmental concerns during construction

• Resolving environmental non-conformances and non-compliances

• Compiling and analyzing environmental data for report input

• Preparing daily and weekly inspection reports

• Attending various project meetings as required

• Conducting environmental risk assessments

• Preparing environmental training materials and conducting environmental training

• Participating in various construction meetings (e.g., kick-off, toolbox, tailgate)

• Communicating and coordinating with Construction personnel and contractors on a regular basis

• Responding to and investigating environmental incidents

• Conducting environmental sampling

• Maintaining environmental equipment as required

• Performing work outdoors in all types of weather, and in an office as required

• Performing other duties associated with this position as may be required
  

Minimum qualifications:

• B.Sc. or technical diploma in biology, forestry, agriculture, environmental science, or related similar discipline

• registered or eligible to be registered in a related professional association in Alberta (e.g. Alberta Society of Professional Biologists, Alberta Institute of Agrologists, Eco Canada), or certified as a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control by the Erosion and Sediment Control Association of Canada; and

• two years’ experience in construction monitoring and environmental compliance.

Requirements:

• current knowledge of Alberta environmental laws, regulations, policies, and permitting requirements

• current knowledge of City of Edmonton environmental policies

• current knowledge ISO 14001:2015 standard for environmental management systems

• detail oriented with solid organizational and time-management skills

• ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

• flexible on work schedule and ability to work days or nights in accordance with construction activities

• ability to calibrate, maintain and organize monitoring equipment

• strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

• excellent data management and reporting skills

• strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with contractors, governmental authorities, and co-workers

• proficient technical and computer skills, including use of MS Office programs

• physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions

• valid Class 5 driver’s license

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions-and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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