Job Description

Forbes Bros Ltd. is seeking experienced Environmental Specialist's (Full time, Permanent) to support our team in SW Ontario.

The Environmental Specialist will work onsite at our St. Clair Transmission Line project in Chatham Ontario. Reporting to senior Environmental staff and working daily with Operations and Project management, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that project operational activities, undertaken or proposed by Forbes Bros, are aligned with project construction environmental management/protection plans, regulations and all other relevant environmental documents and commitments.

Forbes Bros LTD. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• Competitive wage
• Pension Program
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• Company vehicle and equipment (laptop, iPad, phone, etc.)
• Annual boot allowance of $300 & annual clothing allowance of up to $900
• Opportunity for overtime
• Per Diem offered for candidates outside of the area
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
• Providing environmental support to the on-site construction and project management teams
• Developing and implementing project environmental plans to ensure that work is completed in compliance with all relevant client requirements as well as provincial and/or federal regulations
• Evaluate compliance with applicable customer standards and commitments:
  • Construction Environmental Management Plans
  • Cultural and Heritage Resources Protection Plans
  • Wildlife Resource and Habitat Protection / Mitigation Plans
  • SWPPP
  • Vegetation, Weed & Pest Management Plans
  • Reclamation Plans
• Monitoring and proactive reporting of any potential environmental issues to the environmental lead and construction manager, including recommendations and implementation strategies for the appropriate corrective actions
• Documenting daily on-site environmental inspections and maintaining a photographic log of site activities and conditions
• Training of employees and contractors on environmental awareness and aspect controls
• Working closely with construction crews and client environmental representatives to ensure requirements are achieved
• Perform other tasks related to this function as assigned

What We Are Looking For:

• University Degree or Diploma in Environmental, Agricultural or Biological Sciences or equivalent
• Two (2) + years of experience within the Construction Industry or relevant environmental field experience. Powerline Transmission experience is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of provincial and federal regulations, codes, permits and approvals, as well as their technical application
• Able and willing to present a current valid Driver's License and an acceptable five (5) year drivers abstract
• Able and willing to frequently travel to field/on-site with work hour flexibility to accommodate project/site schedule
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with FBL personnel, clientele and outside representatives of applicable regulatory agencies

Please note: In compliance with Client and Project/Work site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practices in recruiting and hiring to promote diversity and equality in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted will be contacted.