Environmental Inspector

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future. We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects. Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates.

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The Environmental Inspector, under the direction of the Environmental Compliance Officer is responsible for inspection and documentation that construction works are undertaken in compliance with the Environmental Management System (EMS) Environmental Management Plans and applicable law. As an Environmental Inspector your experience and judgment represent an important and necessary element in ensuring environmental performance for the project. Your work will be performed on active construction sites in and around large and small machinery. Your unique position on the environmental team means that working collaboratively with construction, office and client persons and possessing knowledge with environmental protection measures and typical construction activities will be required.

- Work with Construction Team staff to ensure that identified environmental issues are addressed promptly and environmental requirements are being met.

- Complete monitoring and inspection reports and upload them to the appropriate storage location.

- Determine the nature of environmental deficiencies and provide recommended actions to ensure compliance and prevent or mitigate potential environmental impacts.

- Promptly provide advice and recommendations, as required, for improving environmental protection and correcting any inefficient practices and/or issues of non-compliance.

- Investigate environmental incidents and public complaints related to environmental matters, and effectively report findings and recommendations.

- Effectively communicate and share information with various TGP Teams.

- Attend weekly and monthly meetings with the Environmental, Design and Construction Teams.

- Support environmental third-party vendors at the project site as needed.

- Supervision, coordination and reporting of spills and remedial activities.

- Provide Environmental Awareness and Orientation Training through on-site toolbox talks and procedure rollouts and advise project team members in support of environmental compliance requirements.

- Promote environmental awareness of the EMS and DMCA environmental requirements.

- Support, on occasion, limited night or weekend works as may be required from time to time.

- Support the development of the monthly Environmental Report; Works Report; Groundwater & Dewatering Report; and the Site-Specific Dewatering and Discharge Plan.

- Support the development of the presentation materials for the bi-weekly Environmental Work Group meetings, including presenting materials as required.

- Other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

Office (20%) and field (80%)

- A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated working experience in all aspects of environmental monitoring / mitigation during transportation project construction, specifically with respect to work in and around watercourses and in the application and correction of erosion and sedimentation control measures, reporting Spills and the containment of effluent and dust during construction, and with projects in the Province of Ontario of a similar scope and complexity to this Project.

- Hold certification as a Canadian Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CAN-CISEC), or have proven proficiency in observing, inspecting and reporting on the implementation of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans.

- The ability to liaise with specialty consultants, contractors and Governmental Authorities, demonstrating strong communication skills and confidence interacting with key contacts in verbal, written and electronic form.

- Capable of preparing technical presentation and reports which assimilate a range of data and information sources in a clear and logical manner

- Strong organizational and planning skills, detail oriented, superior analytical and written skills.

- Able to integrate past experiences and lessons learned to new situations.

- Willingness to work on a construction site environment in all seasons and weather, as well as the ability to use stairs, ladders and climb over rough terrain.

- Willingness to contribute actively in a team environment.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.