Environmental Program Lead

Branch: Gas Affiliation: Management & Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

Expected Hiring Range: $95,200.00 annually to $111,900.00 annually

Short-term Incentive Eligible: yes

Workplace Flexibility: Yes

Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

You’re all about compliance and making sure every effort is made to meet compliance objectives and protection of the environment. You work well under pressure to deliver on objectives and meet deadlines while not losing site of important details and managing a large portfolio of complex projects. You’re collaborative and engage stakeholders early on to ensure compliance requirements are understood and addressed in a timely manner.

In this role, you will:

- Support our Company and various project teams in managing environmental risk, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, corporate policies and industry best practices.

- Oversee environmental consultants hired to help manage environmental risk and engage with internal and external stakeholders and government agencies.

- Oversee operations and projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, FortisBC Standards, and other relevant legislation.

- Provide advice on identifying environmental risks, management practices, legal requirements, and protection measures.

- Leads the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Environmental Management System and environmental programs.

What it takes:

- A diploma or bachelor's degree in relevant field, such as environmental or chemical engineering, environmental science, natural resource management, environmental planning, hydrogeology, or biology.

- Four to seven years of experience in managing environmental issues relating to aquatic/terrestrial resources, vegetation management, environmental incidents, contaminated sites management, hazardous waste/dangerous goods management.

- Eligibility for professional environmental certification or membership in the College of Applied Biology of BC (RPBio, RPTech), Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (PEng, PGeo), Applied Science Technologist and Technicians of BC (AScT), Institute of Agrologists (PAg), or Association of the Chemical Profession of BC (PChem)

- Working knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation, regulations, bylaws (federal, provincial, and municipal) as related to the energy industry.

In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.

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