Environmental Manager- Kfn Enterprises - Port Coquitlam, Canada - Kwikwetlem First Nation

Kwikwetlem First Nation

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Port Coquitlam, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

kwikwəƛ̓əm First Nation Enterprises (KFNE) is looking for an Environmental Manager to join the team

The Environmental Manager is a key individual and is responsible for ensuring that the construction and operation of IR2 for KFN meets compliance with all environmental acts, regulations, procedures and KFN requirements.

The Environmental Manager will work with the site tenants to develop, implement and maintain an environmental management systems at a site wide level, including procedures, programs and monitoring the environmental aspects to meet compliance with KFNE requirements.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Business Operations, the Environmental Manager has defined authority for ensuring the day-to-day implementation of the Environmental Protection Plans and auditing and reporting on the performance of any Environmental Management Plans developed by KFN or KFNE.

Managing all environmental issues associated with the site on a daytoday basis, including overseeing the environmental monitoring programs.
Ensure effective operation of the Environmental Management Plans and Environmental Protection Plans on a daytoday basis.
Establishing and maintaining working relationships with relevant Environmental Authorities, Interested Parties and KFN's representatives for Environmental matters.
Ensure environmental issues are addressed and environmental requirements are met in accordance with the KFN laws and/or Technical Requirements and applicable regulations.
Develop, implement and maintain an effective health environmental management system for the site.
Provide direction, support and leadership to the project team in all matters relating to environmental regulations, permits and requirements.
Oversee the environmental aspects of the site design and construction.
Work closely with the KFNE team to ensure all environmental aspects are addressed and site project schedules are met.
Coordinate with environmental subcontractors to provide specialty input and direction.
Analyze and identify leading and lagging trends to assist in environmental protection and compliance.
Develop new and revised environmental practices and procedures as require.
Provide environmental training and support where required.
Participate in and/or provide direction to others conducting environmental considerations, review site needs, including identify and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance and knowledge.
Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports to update ongoing environmental processes and address current outstanding topics.
Provide recommendations for implementation of corrective actions and suggests program improvements.
Work with KFN representatives to resolve identified concerns and opportunities for improvement.
Monitor, coordinate, and implement environmental programs.
Ensure compliance with all related environmental activities; identify and manage risks; verifies and monitors associated training requirements.
Implement an environmental audit program and prepares improvement plans and corrective actions based on the findings.
Work directly with tenants to implement recommendations for environmental corrective actions and ensure their implementation. Conduct environmental enforcement if required in conjunction with the KFNE management team.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and Provincial Environmental Acts, Permits and Regulations.

Have an understanding of environmental regulations and legislation.
Have effective communication, conflict resolution and organization skills.
Demonstrated ability to work within and manage HSE and environmental reporting management software.
Demonstrated ability to write and produce environmental management plans, EPPs, procedures, manuals, SOPs, and other related material as required.
Demonstrated capacity to work both autonomously and within a team environment.
Demonstrated understanding of local and international environmental systems, standards, documentation, codes of practice and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated report technical content writing skills.
Demonstrated good leadership, supervision, and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated ability with achieving objectives and delivering results within a team based environment.
Demonstrated ability to handle competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to adapt and respond to new environments and circumstances.

Ideal Required Skills And Competencies

Qualified Environmental Professional preferred.
Experience on major sites or roles that are comparable in scope, complexity and nature to the Site in:
The development and management of plans and practices to address project environmental requirements.
Leading a multidisciplinary environmental project.
Environmental regulatory management.
Working with regulatory agencies.
Environment quality management.
A Bachelor's Sci