Environmental Compliance Officer

Company Description

Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc. and VINCI Construction Grands Projets are undertaking the design, build, and finance the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations, and Tunnel (South Civil) package. The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030. The project will strengthen Ontario’s economy by supporting an estimated 1,500 jobs at the peak of construction.

A six-kilometer tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River). Stations:
One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station;
Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations;
Four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown).

• Improve the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time.
• Reduce crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge‑University) subway.
• Up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents.
• Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction.
• Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases, and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option.

The Environmental Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring environmental regulatory compliance across all phases of a large‑scale subway construction project, from planning through commissioning and close‑out. The role oversees environmental monitoring programmes, conducts regular site inspections, and proactively identifies and mitigates environmental risks related to air, water, soil, waste, erosion, and spill management. Acting as a key advisor to project teams and contractors, the officer communicates compliance requirements, inspection findings, and best practices while supporting training and awareness initiatives.

• Ensure all construction activities are fully compliant with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal environmental legislation, permits, approvals and contractual requirements.
• Proactively track permit conditions, environmental commitments, and regulatory obligations, and support project teams in implementing compliant work practices.
• Identify potential non‑compliance issues early and work collaboratively with contractors and project leadership to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee and support environmental monitoring programmes during construction, including air quality, noise and vibration, surface water and groundwater, soil conditions, and waste management.
• Review monitoring data, assess trends and verify compliance with regulatory thresholds and permit requirements.
• Coordinate with environmental consultants and laboratories to ensure monitoring activities are conducted according to approved plans, methodologies and schedules.
• Conduct regular and ad‑hoc environmental inspections of construction sites to identify actual or potential environmental risks and non‑conformances.
• Manage erosion and sediment control measures, watercourse protection, spill prevention and response, effluent management, dust suppression and material storage.
• Document findings, issue inspection reports, track deficiencies and verify that corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
• Communicate inspection findings, compliance requirements and recommended mitigation measures to project managers, contractors, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Provide practical, solution‑oriented environmental advice to support construction activities while maintaining compliance.
• Promote environmental awareness across the project by reinforcing best practices and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility.
• Liaise with environmental consultants, regulatory agencies, Indigenous groups, community representatives and other stakeholders as required.
• Support the communication of environmental management plans, monitoring results and mitigation measures, and assist in addressing environmental inquiries, concerns and complaints in a timely and professional manner to…