Environmental & Permits Manager F/H

What is the project?
The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment program involves designing and building a new deep-water intake in Lake Ontario to improve the plant's cooling system. This will involve:
- A 1.5 km-long tunnel, built by a pressurized TBM (10.15 m diameter slurry TBM);
- Two vertical shafts (onshore and offshore);
- An offshore modular intake structure, resting on the lake bed.

The project is distinguished by its proximity to an active nuclear site, requiring rigorous standards of safety, planning and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal regulations.
• Conduct comprehensive environmental impact assessments toidentifypotential risks and develop mitigation measures for construction activities.
• Manage the environmental budget
• Act as the primary point of contact foron siteenvironmental issues and concerns flagged by internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure strict adherence to environmental regulations, permits, and standards throughout all project phases, including monitoring air quality, water quality, and noise levels.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies, environmental consultants, community groups, and stakeholders to address environmental concerns andmaintaintransparent communication.
• Provide training and guidance to project teams, contractors, and subcontractors on environmental best practices, regulations, and protocols.
• Ensure environmental compliance by conducting auditsregardingenvironmental standards on the project
• Implement environmental monitoring programs to track environmental performance indicators and ensure continuous improvement.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of emergency response plans for environmental incidents, such as spills or leaks, ensuring prompt and effective mitigation measures.
• Lead sustainability initiatives within the project, focusing on energy efficiency, green procurement, biodiversity conservation, and carbon footprint reduction.
• Coordinate development and implement strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal regulations.
• Coordinate development of environmental impact assessment
• Manage permits and their relevant authorizations
• Coordinate between multiple partnersin design, methods,constructionand environmentfor the preparation of thepermitscontent
• Ensure alignment between required permits andconstruction activities
• Verify that permit requestscomply withininternal procedures and regulatory requirements
• Maintainan up-to-date register of issued andactive permits
• Participatein internal audits and inspections related to permits.

Profile

• A bachelor or advanced degree with specialization in planning, environmental planning, environmental assessment, geography or another related discipline
• 10-15years’ experiencein a lead role on complex projectsthroughout the project lifestyles
• Experience withtheimplementation and management of environmental management systems
• Strongexpertisein work permit procedures andstrongknowledge of HSE requirements
• Experience with permitting in Ontario and coordination of permits with agencies and stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge of ISO14001standards and QHSE regulations applicable to large construction projects
• Proven experience in tunneling or underground works
• Experience working on projects with high-risk environments (nuclear, offshore, or similar)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Acutesense of detail-orientation

Why us?

• Gross annual salary between 100K and 130K. depending on experience and profile
• 4 vacation weeks & 3 emergency/sickness days paid;
• Group Health Insurance (premium participation including virtual health care system);
• Wellness spending account;
• A cosmopolite and inclusive work environment;
• Attractive and challenging project.

Minimum experience required

More than 8 years

Job location

Pickering