Environmental Specialist

 

Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM) is a General Partnership firm of ACS Infrastructure Canada, SNC-Lavalin O&M, and EllisDon.  RTM has been awarded a long-term contract to maintain the Confederation Line, the new light rail transit system in Ottawa.  RTM currently has exciting career opportunities for dynamic and enthusiastic individuals looking to play a role in the ongoing operation and maintenance of a significant infrastructure project in the nation’s capital.

RTM is now seeking an Environmental Specialist who will report to the Director of Commercial/Legal/Compliance, Rideau Transit Maintenance.

All RTM positions will be instrumental in ensuring the reliable supply of trains and maintenance services on the Confederation Line. Applicants should have the ability to embrace a dynamic working environment that promotes safety, service, quality, motivation, and teamwork in a start-up environment.  Applicants must have a desire to learn, be flexible, safety conscious, and have an excellent work ethic.  A comprehensive benefits package and an RRSP match program is offered.

 

Core Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Support the coordination and implementation of RTM’s Environmental and Sustainability programs on the Confederation line
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant environmental regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices
• Issue request for proposals for Environmental contracts, manage contracts, and review invoices in collaboration with the Procurement Manager
• Manage the Hazardous Waste Information Network (HWIN) for the company and waste fee payments
• Perform monthly and quarterly Sanitary Sewer Sampling for the required locations and send to laboratory for analysis
• Coordinate the Environmental Compliance monitoring activities with various stakeholders
• Manage the reporting system to various stakeholders including regulatory bodies
• Assist with the annual regulatory reports
• Support, coach and mentor colleagues and subcontractors in improving Environmental and Sustainability performance
• Prepare the meeting slides, document the management review meeting, and distribute internally to different levels of organization
• Review and update aspects and impacts register, permits and approval register
• Work with the team to set annual objectives and targets for Environment and Sustainability
• Complete monthly environmental inspections
• Prepare, participate, and follow up on internal and external audits items
• Assist in closing out open items from audits and inspections
• Develop environmental procedures and support the documentation update process
• Deliver RTM’s Environmental orientation and training to internal and external stakeholders
• Support the incident reporting and investigation process relating to environmental incidents
• Follow-up on corrective actions stemming from inspections, audits, non-conformance reports and investigations
• Assist in proposed facility change reviews
• Role will include support for health and safety as required

 

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Environmental studies, other relevant environmental education may be considered
• Experience in developing technical and non-technical reports
• Strong knowledge of provincial and federal regulatory requirements acquired through experience and education
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills; including public speaking and presentation skills
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to problem-solve and tackle new assignments effectively and efficiently
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and people management skills
• Experience in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word