Introduction

Our client is seeking an experienced Environmental Lead to support the environmental planning, compliance, and execution of a major capital project within a highly regulated industrial environment. Reporting to the HSSE leadership team, this role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving environmental programs throughout construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.

What are you going to do 

  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental management programs and field initiatives.
  • Provide environmental leadership and support to construction, commissioning, and start-up teams.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and project-specific environmental permits, management plans, and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and manage environmental monitoring, reporting, verification, and compliance programs.
  • Manage environmental consultants and contractors supporting monitoring, remediation, wildlife protection, and habitat management activities.
  • Support environmental incident investigations, reporting requirements, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Interface with regulators, authorities, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure environmental compliance and effective stewardship.
  • Oversee environmental aspects of complex marine and civil construction scopes, ensuring quality, schedule, cost, and compliance objectives are achieved.
  • Manage contractor performance and multidisciplinary stakeholder interfaces.
  • Lead environmental audits, assurance activities, and lessons learned initiatives.
  • Support the development and execution of spill prevention, mitigation, and response programs.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Qualified Environmental Professional (or equivalent designation) considered an asset.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive environmental experience supporting industrial, energy, infrastructure, or major capital projects.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental permitting, monitoring, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience managing contractors, consultants, and environmental programs throughout project execution.
  • Demonstrated success working within large, multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proven ability to influence outcomes, drive execution, and manage change in complex environments.
  • Strong problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Commitment to health, safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

What we offer

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Closing: 04 September 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-294269

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Corporate recruiter

Kathleen Fecteau

+1 403 539 5009

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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