JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of the Rail Construction Program is to transform, develop, grow and sustain Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit Systems as a component of the City of Ottawa’s overall transportation and mobility strategy. 

You are responsible for ensuring project-wide environmental compliance during the construction of the Stage 2 LRT expansion on both the Confederation and Trillium Lines.  This includes ensuring that all of the project’s environmental obligations are met, including compliance with environmental assessment and regulatory agency requirements, relevant legislation and particular stakeholder requirements/provisions.

As the Environmental Lead Stage 2 LRT, you oversee all environmental aspects of construction activities including site preparation, earthworks, roadworks, construction, demolition, rehabilitation, trackworks, overhead catenary system, testing and commissioning, closeout and turnover to client.

You also: review proponents’ environmental management plans, policies and procedures and monitor implementation and compliance in the field; assist RCP management by acting as a subject matter expert on environmental matters and providing professional expertise and technical support to the program; participate in inspection and audit planning, prioritization and risk management; and participate in the environmental development of the RCP team by coaching, mentoring and providing training as needed.

Additionally, you: perform site visits; prepare field reports, contractual correspondence and presentations; participate in meetings as required; works closely with constructors’ environmental management to identify concerns, resolve issues and investigate incidents; and liaise with internal and external stakeholders and consultants including Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP), Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA), National Capital Commission (NCC), Airport Authority, and others, as needed.

You demonstrate strong knowledge of project requirements, construction practices, federal, provincial and municipal environmental laws and regulations and good industry practice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in pure or applied environmental science, such as environmental engineering, environmental science or related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience of directly related experience in environmental assessment and management in construction. At least 2 of the 5 years should include supervisory and project management experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable environmental legislation, standards, guidelines and operational procedures, including the rights and duties of workers
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of environmental work procedures and practices related to construction including: dewatering, soil management, site remediation, spill management and reporting, noise and vibration monitoring, dust control, erosion and sediment control, in-water works, species at risk, sustainability, etc.
• Hazard recognition, assessment and control
• Inspection and audit planning and procedures
• Incident investigation methodology
• Risk assessment methodology
• Training and development approaches and evaluation methodology
• Computer applications relating to the work, including MS Office Suite, SAP, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to interpret and apply legislation
• Able to work independently, with minimum support/direction
• Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all staff and as part of a team  
• Able to plan, initiate, organize, and prioritize work, and to balance the stress of multiple demands, conflicting priorities, and pressures, while maintaining a keen sense of quality and deadlines
• Able to plan, lead, coordinate, implement, and manage projects to completion
• Able to conduct research, compile/analyze issues/data, make judgments on the interpretation of issues/data, identify and compare a range of options, and make recommendations
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions where precedent is not usually available
• Able to communicate complex information and influence and convince others to adopt courses of actions they might not otherwise wish to take
• Able to initiate and facilitate change
• Able to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality when necessary
• Able to conduct interviews and obtain relevant information
• Possess excellent consultative, collaboration and interpersonal skills; able to direct, advise and guide
• Able to negotiate and convince others and to bring conflicting points of view to consensus 
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills; able to write reports and deliver presentations; able to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 
• Possess strong existing computer skills, with ability to use Microsoft Office suite applications and SAP
• Able to think analytically, and focus on accuracy and detail
• Able to demonstrate leadership and initiative
• Patient, flexible and adaptable
• Able to display tact and diplomacy
• Innovative, creative, and resourceful
• Customer service oriented
• Access to a personal vehicle is required.