Environmental Specialist - FI/FO

Requisition ID: 180924

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Western Canada District

Department: Environmental

Market: Marine

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Environmental Coordinators at Kiewit support major infrastructure projects across Canada to ensure regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and sustainability throughout construction activities. The ideal candidate will hold a R.P.Bio designation (or eligibility) and possess strong experience working in marine and coastal environments , including monitoring, mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.

District Overview

This position will start on the Woodfibre LNG project in Squamish, BC, with future assignments across Canada. Rotational travel is required. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. #LI-RP1

Kiewit’s Western Canada District is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia. We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, bridges, marine, and water resources. Our teams build projects across Western Canada and the USA, so a passion for travel and adventure is a must-have.

Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance & Monitoring

• Implement and support environmental management plans, permits, and regulatory requirements for the project.
• Conduct environmental inspections, focusing on marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with Provincial and Federal environmental regulations, Fisheries Act and marine protection regulations, and other governing bodies.
• Prepare and maintain environmental records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Conduct environmental orientations and toolbox talks for project personnel.
• Identify environmental risks and escalate issues proactively.
• Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation

Marine Environmental Management

• Coordinate and oversee marine monitoring programs, including:
  • Water quality and sediment monitoring
  • Marine habitat protection measures
  • Marine mammal and fish protection protocols
• Support mitigation measures related to in-water works (e.g., pile driving, vessel activity, dredging).

Regulatory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders as required.
• Assist with reporting commitments and environmental communications.
• Support audits and inspections by regulatory authorities.
• Compile environmental data and prepare regular reports summarizing compliance, monitoring results, and key environmental indicators.
• Track environmental commitments and ensure timely completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Ecology, or a related field with ability to act as a QEP an asset.

• 3+ years of environmental management experience in construction, heavy civil, industrial, or infrastructure sectors.

• Solid understanding of environmental regulations (e.g., air, water, waste, hazardous materials, wildlife, wetlands).

• Experience with regulatory agencies and environmental permitting processes.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach field teams and influence decision-making.

• Willingness to travel and work on project sites as needed.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: $85,000/yr - $100,000/yr

• This position may be eligible for additional pay premiums based on work locations, uplifts, or other variable compensation.
• Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location
• We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
• We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.