Environmental Project Management Specialist - Regulatory and Compliance

Detailed Job Description

JOIN US IN ENABLING TRADE THROUGH CANADA'S LARGEST PORT.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm’s-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Our mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and considering local communities.

As an organization with a significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achieve their full potential.

The Environmental Project Management Specialist, Infrastructure Projects (2 year term) is responsible for providing environmental project management and expertise on post-approval regulatory aspects associated with Roberts Bank Terminal 2. The role focuses on managing and implementing the project’s Decision Statement and Environmental Assessment Certificate conditions, and other regulatory approvals, with a strong emphasis on regulatory engagement and compliance strategy that support project delivery.

Reporting to the Manager, Regulatory Compliance, the successful candidate will advance post‑approval regulatory processes such as amendments and extensions, and support the development of regulatory strategies to manage compliance risk and align regulatory requirements with construction sequencing and project schedules. The role involves engagement with regulators, First Nations, consultants, and internal stakeholders to support timely and defensible regulatory outcomes.

The Specialist will work collaboratively as part of a large, multidisciplinary project team to support achievement of project milestones leading up to and during construction. Strong communication, relationship‑building, and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks.

What You Do

• As a key member of the Project Team, working together with the VFPA team and the consultant team, this position provides technical expertise and consultation advice for assigned projects. Act as day-to-day lead on environmental aspects of assigned projects ensuring VFPA expectations and interests are continually met
• Critically review and evaluate consultant deliverables in line with agreed budget and objectives of the task in hand
• Act as day-to-day liaison between the Project Team and VFPA. Solicit expert advice on technical issues and provide regular progress updates and communicate emerging issues
• Participate in the development of terms of reference for environmental studies and prepare, as required, requests for proposals for selection of specialist consultants to support the assigned project
• Work with specialist consultants in the preparation of project planning documentation including scope, schedule, budget, communication, change management and stakeholder engagement, and risks
• Collaborate with project teams to determine the best approach and activities necessary for executing specific projects. Ensure the approach is documented and followed
• Work with the specialist consulting team and contribute to the monitoring of the scope of work. Monitor plan implementation and evaluate progress of specialist consultants and deliverables
• Provide VFPA representation at Project Team meetings and meetings with environmental regulatory agencies, community, Indigenous groups and other stakeholders, where tact and diplomacy will be required to facilitate competing priorities to ensure VFPA interests are met
• Prepare project status updates and presentations, as required
• Coordinate and participate in post project reviews and document process improvement recommendations
• Coordinate and participate in environmental management, monitoring and follow-up programs as required for assigned projects

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science or another acceptable university degree
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience with environmental assessment (or recent environmental practice) and technical requirements on large capital infrastructure projects, preferably within marine or port environments
• Experience in design and implementation of environmental study programs and familiarity with both federal and provincial environmental regulations and jurisdiction would be an asset
• Particular experience working on Fisheries Act Authorization Applications would be an advantage
• Experience in working with multi-discipline engineering and science teams and/or PMP certification would be highly desirable

What We Offer

• Market-competitive base salaries and variable incentive plan
• Generous and inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan
• Flexible remote work program
• Earned time off program
• Paid vacation and personal care leave
• Learning, development, and advancement opportunities
• Onsite gym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront
• Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Temporary, Hybrid

Working environment: Normal office environment including some exposure to the waterfront and construction sites, in any weather conditions, may be required. Occasional evening and weekend work during off hours, to participate in public meetings and open houses. During the panel process, frequent evening and weekend work during off hours may be required.

This is Canadian-based employment, and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and while working with the port authority. If you require support applying to our openings, please contact us at Voir email sur ca.snapjobsearch.com .

We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our Indigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website .