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Position Overview

As part of an alliance agreement Aecon Nuclear has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). In 2023 Aecon will support the validation phase design, procurement, early site preparation and site mobilization scope for the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

Reporting to the Environmental Manager, the Environmental Coordinator is responsible for providing supporting the development monitoring and delivery of the environmental management plans and programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise project managers of potential environmental risks and impacts associated with specific field activities.
• Participate in environmental audits, assessments and inspections conducted by others
• Provide information as necessary in support of environmental awareness and Contractor environmental training activities.
• Prepare summary information for the management review of the EMS
• Participate in preparation of corrective action plans, as necessary including: verification that corrective action plans will resolve the related environmental issues , monitoring the implementation of environment related corrective action plans to ensure implementation is according to plan and that the desired results are achieved
• Prepare documentation to facilitate compliance to legal and other requirements; obtain/provide interpretation of requirements, as necessary.
• Identify and maintain the Environmental Aspects and Significant Environmental Aspects list, as well as objectives, performance measures and targets for the project
• Be aware of new environmental legal requirements and amendments to existing requirements coming into effect and interpret as to applicability to the projects.
• Develop, monitor, and deliver all plans and processes for environmental management, waste management and chemical management and approvals
• Perform field inspections, surveys, behaviour-based observations and walkdowns of environment related activities to ensure field activities, conditions and results are per planned assumptions
• Provide guidance and coach/mentor staff in the execution of environment related field activities.
• Support implementation of environmental programs
• Identify Legal and other requirements applicable to the projects. Maintain a list of those requirements.
• Prepare documentation and reports including: Monthly environmental performance reports , Information and tracking reports in support of client regulatory reporting requirements , Environment incident and event reports, as required , Summarize information in support of the client’s annual environmental management review

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform regular field tours to check work progress and meet with project site personnel.
• Participate in company-wide initiatives aimed at overall continuous improvement

Required Knowledge And Experience

• Must have demonstrable experience developing and managing environmental management programs in accordance with ISO requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science and/or environmental management from reputable and recognized university is preferred.
• Experience in nuclear considered an asset
• 3 - 5 years of experience working in the environmental management field including e xperience working in a construction environment is an asset.

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