Environmental Compliance Officer Jobs

Who We Are

ONxpress Transportation Partners (ONxpress) was chosen by Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) to enter the Development Phase of the On-Corridor Works project – the largest project in Metrolinx’s GO Expansion. Unprecedented in its scale and complexity, this multi-billion dollar capital program will transform the GO regional rail network with electrification, more frequent service, shorter journey times and a more modernized system for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Accountability

The Environmental Compliance Officer shall, under the direction of the Environmental Manager(s), be responsible for monitoring and managing the implementation of the Environmental Aspects of the Project on a daily basis to confirm compliance with the commitments of the Environmental Reference Documents, environmental Permits, Licences and Approvals, all plans, reports, and Additional Environmental Reports implemented for the project, and managing all compliance related issues associated with the Project on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibility

• Liaise with the environmental team and attend meetings to provide updates to the client
• Prepare reports summarizing environmental issues and deficiencies and associated corrective and preventative measures in coordination with the Environmental Leads of each Segment.
• Identifies and reports environmental issues and concerns to the Environmental Manager and recommends appropriate corrective actions
• Performs field inspections, surveys and walk downs of environment related activities to assure field activities, conditions and results correspond with the environmental controls implemented
• Oversee compliance with all project requirements (for all Project segments) including the project agreement, environmental assessment, permits, licenses, approvals and applicable environmental law
• Identifies opportunities for continual improvement within the context of project execution and works with the Environmental Manager to develop and implement proactive strategies
• Responsible for the implementation of a variety of environmental checklists and reports as per contractual requirements in coordination with the Environmental Leads of each Segment

Education

• Diploma or a Bachelor or advanced degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an environmental related discipline (ecology/biology/environmental science)

Experience

• Experience in environmental monitoring, oversight, and/or reporting
• A minimum of five years of experience conducting environmental inspections, monitoring and compliance;
• Experience with similar projects in Ontario

Competencies & Skills

• Strong influencing and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and Ontario environmental policies, procedures and legislation;
• Knowledge of methods, approaches, and best management practices related to environmental inspections, including experience with the MTO Construction Administration and Inspection Task Manual, dated April 2005, and as amended from time to time; and
• Building effective teams, collaboration, and promoting a teamwork culture.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Ontario’s Transit Project Assessment Process, GO Transit Class EA Document, and Environmental Assessment Act (Ontario);
• Perform effectively in a fast-paced, start-up environment – comfortable to act with uncertainty and able to quickly and effectively create new systems, policies and procedures with limited resources for quality and timely implementation

Come be part of the largest capital infrastructure project in Ontario’s historic GO Rail Expansion program. Note: No agency resumes will be accepted for this role.