Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects.
We are technical experts in land, energy, and transportation development delivering accurate, innovative, and agile solutions to our partners. We provide professional consulting services in land acquisition, environmental assessments, geospatial mapping, data management, web-based GIS, community relations, land feasibility studies, and permitting services. Canacre's clients include developers, large scale utilities , and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects, rights of way, resources, and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on large-scale wind and solar power projects, high-voltage transmission lines, pipeline projects, municipal roads projects, and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.
At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.
Environmental Construction Compliance Monitor will monitor and report on construction-related activities with respect to the general permit requirements of the Bureau of Land Management, the client, and other cooperating/permitting agencies; as well as monitor and report on construction-related activities in areas of pre-determined biological resources.
Each field monitor will oversee the proper implementation of their specialty resource requirements and other environmental documents including, but not limited to, biological resources, fire, dust, hazardous materials, and restoration requirements, as appropriate. Upon completion of Project facility construction activities, field monitors will monitor the implementation of the appropriate restoration treatments.
In addition, your role will be to:
Assist in the inspection of construction activities for compliance with the right-of-way grant, Plan of Development, permits (federal, state, and local), and landowner agreements, for the construction of the Project
Conduct daily inspections of construction activities
Monitor construction activities within specific areas requiring protection (e.g., segments of the right-of-way in high sensitivity sites required by the Bureau of Land Management, biological requirements)
Monitor and report general environmental compliance by the Construction Contractor(s) and subcontractors to client, with particular attention to fire, dust, hazardous materials, and restoration guidelines
Locate and facilitate protection and/or avoidance of environmentally sensitive resources such as migratory bird and raptor nests, rare plants and noxious weeds, and National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)-eligible cultural resources
Identify sensitive resources and areas of concern prior to upcoming construction activities, and coordinating with construction personnel to discuss
Act as a resource to construction personnel to explain environmental regulations and relevant application to construction activity
Verify that construction work areas, access roads, and environmentally sensitive features have been properly marked and flagged before work is initiated in the area
Ensure that erosion control or other best management practices do not inadvertently cause impact to other sensitive resources
Act as a point of contact for the Compliance Inspection Contractor
Inform the Construction Contractor(s) of all potential and existing compliance issues, and coordinate with the Field Lead to determine appropriate corrective actions
Coordinate with the Environmental Compliance Manager and/or Field Lead for potential stop-work when construction activities violate the environmental conditions of the right-of-way grant, permits, or landowner conditions
Identify, document, and oversee corrective actions to resolve noncompliance issues
Monitor and document restoration activities
Document the resolution of any compliance issues in daily reports
Maintain and submit daily reports and logs to the Field Lead that document construction activities and associated compliance status for that day
Document the resolution of any compliance issues in daily reports
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Environment (biology, forestry, environmental sciences, etc.) or equivalent
Minimum 2 years' professional experience in Environmental Management, compliance and mitigation planning
Minimum 1 years professional experience in electric transmission or distribution construction industry
Environmental experience working on BLM lands in the southwestern United States
Professional experience working on projects regulated under NEPA or state-equivalent
Strong working knowledge of environmental legislation and regulations
Strong verbal and written communication skills - data collection and interpretation, technical report writing, regulatory permit applications, client communications, etc.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Strong analytical, problem solving skills, prioritizing and decision-making skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to interface successfully with multiple departments, external vendors and/or customers
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision
Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Valid Driver's License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier
CPESC/CESSWI
At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals. Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include a 401(k) Savings Plan employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.
Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects.
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