Environmental Specialist

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As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Ensuring you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well‑being.
• Believing in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs
  , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Being a leader in sustainable construction
  , with a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people.

As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon has been awarded a contract in an Aecon‑led partnership with Kiewit Nuclear Canada by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for the execution phase on the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario. Beginning in 2025 Aecon will support the construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

The Environmental Specialist is responsible for advising on soil management requirements as well as developing and maintaining soil management plans to comply with the regulatory requirements.

• Advise on soil management requirements during the project bid/execution phases to ensure compliance with O. Reg. 406/19.
• Develop and maintain soil management plans.
• Oversee the import/export of soil for ongoing projects, in accordance with soil management plans, contract requirements and O. Reg. 406/19.
• Provide guidance and coach/mentor project management and staff in the execution of field activities that require the engagement of the soil management plan.
• Create sampling and analysis plans and conduct soil sampling, when required, and advise on suitable soil reuse options.
• Provide project‑level coordination, monitoring, and control need more.
• Provide site‑level environmental, health & safety leadership.
• Effective and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordination of contractors, visitors, and customer at site level.
• Tracking and controlling projects using digital tools provided.
• Participate in environmental audits, assessments and inspections conducted by others.
• Be aware of new environmental legal requirements and amendments to existing requirements coming into effect and interpret as to applicability to the projects.
• Prepare documentation to facilitate compliance to legal and other requirements; obtain/provide interpretation of requirements, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Geoscience/Earth Science.
• 3‑5+ years of relevant post‑graduation experience with a P.Eng. or P. Geo designation.
• Qualified Person (QP) with relevant professional designation (Engineering, Geoscience, etc.).
• Comprehensive understanding of the requirements of O.Reg. 406/19.
• Comprehensive understanding of the requirements of O.Reg. 153/04 and Record of Site Condition filing experience.
• Experience conducting Environmental Site Assessments.
• Comprehensive understanding of industry standard environmental site assessment practices and processes.
• Understanding of hydrogeology, contaminant transport and geology.
• Valid G Driver License.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Abi…