Environmental Management System/ Compliance Specialist

By Blue Heron

Dead Line: March 26, 2022

• Leading/contributing to environmental permitting projects, including project scheduling, tracking budgets, and preparing regular progress reports;
• Authoring/coordinating subcontractors for permit submissions;
• Liaising between clients and regulatory agencies; and
• Preparing regulatory and technical sections of applications.

• Leading/coordinating Environmental Risk Assessments;
• Leading/coordinating/writing for compliance-related projects (Emergency Response Plans, Spill Prevention and Contingency Plans, Environmental Management Plans);
• Coordinating and tracking of assignments, scopes, schedules, budgets and deliverables;
• Participating in Environmental Compliance/Environmental Management System Audits;
• Providing logistical support for environmental field programs; and
• Coordinating technical work of others ensuring deliverables are provided in a timely manner.

• Contributing to proposals (budget development and proposal writing);
• Client management, client communication and business development; and
• Subcontractor management.

• Bachelor of Science Degree or Environmental Diploma;
• Knowledge of and experience with environmental permitting requirements in Ontario;
• Excellent writing, organizational, and management skills;
• Self-motivated with an ability to work independently;
• 5+ years of practical experience with environmental compliance/risk management at industrial facilities (mining, forestry, aggregate);
• Supervisory/project management experience;
• Indigenous and public engagement experience;
• Ability to coordinate technical professionals;
• Strong project scheduling and financial management skills;
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience;
• Detail oriented and can work independently with limited direction but also as part of a team;
• Focus and commitment to providing quality deliverables in a timely fashion;
• Ability to travel to client sites; and
• Experience as a compliance auditor and/or with management systems is an asset