Environmental advisor

Job Description As Environmental Advisor, you will be closely involved in the implementation and maintenance of an environmental management system based on the ISO 14001:2015 standard. More specifically you will;

• Organize sampling according to operational needs and the relevant authorities’ protocols.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Develop and revise procedures, measurement methods and other documents pertaining to environmental management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental policies, standards and programs.
• Perform workplace inspections to ensure compliance with applicable procedures and instructions.
• Make recommendations following inspections to comply with both external regulations and internal requirements.
• Present reports and make recommendations to the Environmental Manager.
• Participate in the implementation of preventive and corrective actions for the environmental management system.
• Respond to environmental emergencies, conduct investigations and prepare incident reports.
• Contact regulatory agencies such as the MELCC, the DFO and the MFFP.
• Handle complaints from neighbours.
• Develop and provide environmental training.
• Take on-call evening and weekend duties as requested by their supervisor.
• Perform internal audits on ISO 9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 certified management system procedures.
• Participate in meetings with the Production Department, take part in discussions and make recommendations.
• Prepare authorization requests to government organizations.
• Implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within assigned responsibilities.
• Participate in improving the facility’s environmental management.
• Manage environmental projects on site and subcontractors assigned to the project.
• Perform any other tasks related to their duties as requested by their supervisor.

Qualifications

• DCS or bachelor’s degree in engineering, environment, biology, chemistry or other related discipline.
• Internal auditor certification.
• At least eight years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of industrial and/or shipbuilding sectors would be considered an asset.
• Strong ability to lead meetings and training sessions, oral presentation skills.
• Excellent writing skills, report and procedure writing abilities.
• Have participated in the implementation of ISO 14001: 2015 within the company.
• Intermediate knowledge of English, as the incumbent will be interacting with our English-speaking clients.
• Knowledge of site characterization protocols.
• Excellent understanding of environmental standards management and legislation.
• Experience in the process of applying for certificates of authorization.

To be selected, you must undergo the investigation and security clearance process required under the federal government’s Contract Security Program. About Us Chantier Davie Canada Inc. is Canada’s largest shipbuilding and repair yard and is based on values such as success, dynamic, accountability and relationship. You have a taste for adventure and want to start an exceptional career in an environment where you will have the opportunity to grow? Come support the nation with us. We build and repair Canadian ships for the Department of National Defence, Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard.