Environmental Specialist - Transit

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water, and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move, and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity, and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale, and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Infrastructure division and build innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors, such as roads, highways/freeways, bridges, interchanges, LRTs, BRTs, and airports. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment, and ongoing learning and career development opportunities.

About the role:

Reporting to the Environmental Manager, the Environmental Specialist will participate in the success of the project’s Environmental Management System on a day-to-day basis. While working with the Environmental Manager, they will take on a key role in the Pre-Construction, Procurement, and Delivery of a new heavy rail GO Station while working closely with the team to construct multiple rail bridges, pedestrian tunnels, and other station building requirements.

The Environmental Specialist will work with the team on the continuous improvement of the EMS, managing and leading Environmental Inspections, Audits, and addressing Non-Conformance as required.

As an Environmental Specialist at Graham you will:

1. Ensure the Environmental Management System is adhered to across the project in accordance with contractual requirements and Graham’s own internal policy.
2. Participate in monitoring of environmental aspects, including wildlife, discharge water quantity and quality, excavated materials management, impacted materials, waste management, erosion and sediment control, dust control, spill prevention and spill response, archaeological discoveries, protection of cultural heritage resources, and Sustainability Plan objectives.
3. Manage environmental issues during the pre-construction, procurement, and delivery phases of the project; including environmental monitoring in accordance with contractual requirements, reporting, and Permitting, Licenses, Approvals, and Agreements as required.
4. Perform field inspections, surveys, sampling, and walk-downs of environment-related activities with your team to assure field activities, conditions, and outcomes correspond with the requirements of all applicable environmental laws and standards, environmental contractual obligations, Environmental Management Plans, and Environmental Policy.
5. Monitor and inspect construction activities for compliance with environmental obligations and provide advice and recommendations for improving environmental protection.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Degree or Diploma from a Recognized University or Technical College in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or another related field.
2. P.Eng, CET, and ISO Certifications are all assets.
3. Certification as a Canadian Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CAN-CISEC) is preferred.
4. Proven proficiency in observing, inspecting, and reporting on the implementation of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and Environmental protection measures is an asset.
5. A minimum of 5 years of Environmental Monitoring experience within a construction or consulting related field.
6. Knowledge of methods, approaches, and best management practices related to environmental inspections, including experience with MTO Construction Administration and Inspection Task Manual.
7. Prior experience working in TRCA, GO Transit, and TTC areas is considered an asset.

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional, or local law. Graham Group Ltd. also welcomes and encourages applications from those with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in each stage of our process.