28 Dec
Port of Vancouver
Vancouver
JOIN US IN CHARTING A COURSE TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Join an organizationthat plays a critical role in Canada's economy.
At the Vancouver Fraser Port
Authority, we focus on doing the incredible work it takes to become the world'smost sustainable port.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship ofthe Port of Vancouver, Canada's largest and most diversified port.
Our mandateas a Canada Port Authority, as set out by the Canada Marine Act, is to enable
Canada's trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely and responsiblythrough the Port of Vancouver.
That means providing infrastructure and ensuringthe safe and efficient movement of marine traffic and cargo within the port.
Italso means we carry out reviews of proposed activities and developments onfederal port lands and waters to determine whether a project can go aheadwithout impacts to the environment and community that cannot be mitigated.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.
We believe increating a workplace that reflects the richness of our community and empowersall employees to reach their full potential.
The Environmental
Coordinator – Infrastructure Projects provides support for the planning andimplementing of environmental programs relating to port authority ledinfrastructure projects.
This includes environmental impact assessment,mitigation program planning and implementation, and monitoring.
This positionsupports coordination and communications with internal port authority contacts,and external coordination with regulators, Indigenous groups and stakeholdersregarding environmental programs for port authority infrastructure projects.
What you do: Assist in the development ofdetailed environmental effect mitigation and monitoring work plans
Provide support in theadministration of environmental mitigation and program delivery, includingoverseeing specialist consultants to support the mitigation programs asrequired.
Work with specialist consultant teams and contribute to theirwork as required.
Monitor plan implementation and progress.
Tabulate andpresent monitoring data and assist in the interpretation of itssignificance, with support from specialist consultants as appropriate
Provide port authorityrepresentation at meetings with environmental regulatory agencies,community, Indigenous groups and other stakeholders and, whereappropriate, assist in facilitating competing priorities to ensure portauthority interests are met
Provide support for port authorityinitiatives such as sustainability and environmental programs, and external engagement
Assist in field programs and site visits (asrequired)
Write briefing papers, businesscases, submissions, reports and presentations to support project planningand compliance
Coordinate the planning,execution, monitoring, reporting, and closing of various projects
Track open action items, issuesand risks and ensure timely resolution
Assist with the preparation ofproject cost estimates and progress reports.
Prepare high level schedulesfor project delivery and resource management purposes
Assist in overseeing siteinvestigation, topographic surveys and other environmentalpre-construction and construction contracts
Coordinate and participate incommunication and consultation with project stakeholders, includingmunicipalities, road and rail authorities' adjacent communities and First
Nations
Report on project status throughvarious internal project tracking systems.
Participate in the preparationof monthly project status reports
Assist with the development andimplementation of guidelines and other documents to support work flowprocesses
Participate in health and safetyinitiatives and comply with established policy, procedures and guidelinesto protect yourself and your work colleagues.
Report concerns, hazards,risks and incidents to management for follow-up
What you bring: Must have aBachelor of Science degree in Biology, Geology, Geo-Environmental Sciences or
Environmental Engineering or other acceptable university degree
Must have aminimum of 2 years of experience in environmental impact assessment,construction environmental monitoring, or other directly related experience inthe delivery of major infrastructure projects in complex multi-stakeholderenvironments
Must haveapplied experience in environmental aspects of project development,procurement, and contract administration
Must have astrong working knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislationand permitting requirements
Must haveexcellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft office tools
Must be a teamplayer with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability towork effectively and positively with all contacts, internally and externally
Must be able towork independently, accurately and on own initiative to maintain work outputwith minimum supervision
Must be ahighly organized and detailed-oriented individual who can manage competingpriorities and perform multiple tasks as required
What we offer: We offer a robust total rewards package including:
Market-competitive base salaries and variableincentive plan
Generous and inclusive benefits offeringincluding retirement benefits plan
Earned time off program
Paid vacation and personal care leave
Learning, development, and advancementopportunities
Onsite gym with towel service in a nationallandmark in the heart of Vancouver's waterfront
Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace
Location: Vancouver,Canada
Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid
Working environment: Normal officeconditions with occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions on operatingterminals, roadways and surrounding areas.
Required to work off hoursoccasionally.
This is Canadian-based employment, and it isexpected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject tobackground checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/orreference checks.
At the
Vancouver Fraser Port
Authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective ofthe diversity of our port community.
We welcome applications from all qualifiedcandidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, andmembers of visible minorities.
Reasonable accommodation can be provided in theselection process and while working with the port authority.
If you requiresupport applying to our openings, please contact us [email protected] .
We recognize and acknowledge that we are locatedon the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh(Squamish),
and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
To learn more about ourindigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our
website (https://www.portvancouver.com/community/indigenous-relations/)
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