Environmental Impact Officer AB

Adecco is currently hiring a full‑time Environmental Impact Officer to support infrastructure growth projects across Western Canada. This role focuses on environmental permitting, compliance, and mitigation for construction, maintenance, and special environmental initiatives (e.g., biodiversity, fisheries, wildlife protection).

You will collaborate with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies to ensure projects meet environmental regulations, safety standards, and sustainability goals.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. This position is open to individuals who self‑identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis, the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Through this initiative, Adecco is taking proactive measures to support the equitable representation of Indigenous peoples in the workforce in alignment with section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

• Conduct and support environmental assessments and mitigation planning
• Coordinate and participate in field studies and environmental reviews
• Prepare and submit environmental permits and regulatory applications
• Collaborate with project managers, consultants, and regulatory agencies
• Provide environmental support for construction and emergency projects
• Ensure quality through QA/QC review of technical reports and documentation

• Monitor project sites to ensure compliance with permits, regulations, and BMPs (Best Management Practices)
• Review contractor and consultant deliverables for regulatory compliance
• Support incident investigations and mitigation strategies
• Deliver environmental training to staff and contractors
• Track and complete post‑construction monitoring and reporting requirements
• Report non‑compliance issues and recommend corrective actions

• Build strong relationships with internal teams, regulators, and external partners
• Support performance tracking and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in managing environmental project budgets and reporting
• Contribute to the development of environmental strategies, systems, and databases

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field
• 3‑5 years of experience in:
  • Environmental assessment & permitting
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Regulatory engagement
• Experience managing consultants and contractors
• Experience in fisheries or marine environments (asset)
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations (BC & Alberta preferred)
• Understanding of ecology, fisheries, wildlife, and species at risk
• Knowledge of construction activities and mitigation practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of rail operations or SAP (asset)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to adapt in dynamic regulatory environments
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Commitment to environmental sustainability and safety leadership
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Adecco acknowledges that our head office is located in Tkarón:to/Toronto, on the traditional territory of many Nations, including the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, the Huron‑Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize that our teams operate in offices and communities across the country, on the ancestral and contemporary lands of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. We’re committed to continued learning, respectful relationships, and taking meaningful actions in partnership with Indigenous communities.