Environmental Specialist
at Seaspan

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Environmental Specialist, this position is primarily responsible for supporting operations, compliance inspections, implementation of environmental programs, and regulatory reporting at Vancouver Shipyards (VSY). This role would also support Vancouver Drydock (VDC) through infrastructure project and operations monitoring to ensure permit compliance.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What you'll do

Vancouver Shipyards Operations

• Assists with sampling and data management for various onsite programs and projects (organizing site access for consultants, interpreting results and compiling data, updating logs, monitoring invoices, etc.)
• Assists with infrastructure projects that have an environmental component (i.e., oversees contractors and consultants, provides direction, site monitoring, permit compliance, etc.)
• Participate in stormwater monitoring; identification of contamination sources, and management of corrective actions and improvements
• Participates in hazardous waste program, ensures compliance under Ministry of Environment approved Operational Plan. Assist with identifying, classifying, segregating, and packaging waste for appropriate disposal
• Advises and participates in the management of contaminated soils, and ensure all risks are managed related to soil and sediment contamination
• Assist with purchasing environmental equipment required for operations and programs; completes environmental reviews (i.e., AFE checklist) for large purchases, as needed
• Provides guidance and support to Facilities for onsite waste and recycling services (organize bins, schedule pick-ups, etc.)
• Prepares reports for internal and external stakeholders; analyzing and interpreting environmental monitoring data (e.g., 3 rd party sampling, NPRI reporting, etc.)
• Manages wildlife concerns by collaborating closely with external resources
• Assists with managing the VSY Environmental budget, coordinating with the Senior Environment Specialist

Environmental Programs

• Supports implementation of on-site environmental programs, including assisting with environmental-related committees and initiatives, and completion of VSY annual environmental action plans
• Participates in the spill prevention and response program, including incident investigations, internal/external reporting, and lessons learned meetings
• Assist with environmental training programs; development and implementation of training programs, managing schedules and records, ensuring regulatory required training is maintained (i.e., TDG), etc.
• Organizes and facilitates employee engagement events for VSY (e.g., shoreline clean-up, Go by Bike Week, etc.)
• Supports acquisition of Green Marine certification and advancements in program; periodically participates in workgroups
• Develops and executes environmental awareness programs throughout VSY.
• Assists with corporate projects, including environmental performance tracking, updating environmental intranet pages, etc.
• Assist with identifying and actioning community engagement projects.

Compliance and EMS

• Conducts and documents regular inspections of operations to ensure compliance with permits, regulatory, and internal requirements, assists with addressing findings
• Assists with the implementation of Seaspan's ISO 14001 Environmental Management System; including maintenance and communication of the business area's Spill Contingency Plans, Environmental Best Management Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and the Environmental Risk Register
• Periodically prepares environmental and program performance data and summaries for the Senior Environment Specialist

Vancouver Drydock and Shared Services Support

• Supports VDC Environmental and Quality Manager with air permitting (i.e., internal & external reporting, monitors operations, manages consultants & concerns from neighbours, facilitates training, etc.)
• Support VDC Environmental and Quality Manager with infrastructure projects that have an environmental component (i.e., site monitoring, permit compliance, etc.)
• Support Communications and VDC Environmental and Quality Manager in managing concerns from neighbours (e.g. noise, light, and odours)
• Supports shared services (i.e. Supply Chain, Legal, Facilities, Communications, and Business Technology Services) regarding environmental initiatives, risks and opportunities

What you'll bring

• Recognized Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science / Management or related field
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in environmental management, including environmental regulatory requirements and permitting responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience working with environmental management systems
• Auditing experience in environmental management systems is considered an asset
• Industrial experience considered an asset
• Sound knowledge of both scientific and management principles with respect to environmental protection and waste management
• Sound knowledge of all local, provincial and federal regulations pertaining to environmental management and industrial waste management
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening etc.) skills. Able to communicate effectively to a diverse audience
• Ability to remain calm and develop solutions in difficult or challenging situations.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong relationship building skills including the ability to lead teams
• Organized with strong computer literacy. Ability to analyze data and produce management information reports within set deadlines
• Ability to negotiate and bring multi-disciplined experts and stakeholders together to stimulate positive change

Why you'll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate's experience.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.
• We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, free on-site gym, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

The estimated salary for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate's skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company's sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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