Coordinator, Environmental Services at Defence Construction Canada

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental compliance, Project management, Risk management, Technical reporting, Contract management, Procurement, Quality control, Environmental assessment, Hazardous materials management, Sustainability, Data analysis, Stakeholder management, Environmental engineering, Biological services, Technical advice

Industry

Construction

Description

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) invites you to consider joining our team. DCC is a dynamic and fast-paced Crown corporation whose clients include the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. We are currently seeking enthusiastic and motivated environmental professionals to join our Halifax-based DCC team. As the successful candidate, you will support the delivery of programs across one or more of our environmental practice areas by providing environmental services, including technical advice, guidance and recommendations, to the Client-Partners on typically, moderate complexity, scope and/or risk projects. These services can be provided through in-house resources or third-party contracts. The incumbent prepares technical documents, reviews deliverables, assists in the procurement process, oversees contractor and consultant activities, and coordinates project activities to ensure overall requirements are met on time, within scope and on budget. This current opportunity is seeking expertise in one or more of the following key environmental practice areas… • Contaminated Sites (CSites) • Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) • Environmental Assessments • Natural Resources/Biological Services • Greening & Sustainability Additional information on Environmental Services at DCC is available on your website at Environmental Services - Defence Construction Canada (dcc-cdc.gc.ca). Primary Conduct and coordinate environmental work on a wide variety of projects to monitor compliance with legal and other requirements Provide environmental technical support for and/or lead contract initiation and management Prepare environmental reports to meet Client-Partner requirements Provide input to ensure the service level arrangement deliverables are met and work is completed on time and on budget Review and/or peer review environmental reports, statements of work and cost estimates Provide overall project management services to ensure deliverables are provided on time, within scope and on budget Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations Other Develop environmental procedures, policies and directives Conduct quality control procedures for service level arrangements and deliverables Support and/or lead business development activities Manage risk Other duties as assigned General and Specific Knowledge Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in environmental sciences and environmental engineering Project and risk management principles Health and safety management Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience Minimum: college diploma in biology, environment sciences, environmental engineering or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent Preferred: university degree in environmental science, environmental engineering or related field and/or specialized knowledge, training and certification (as applicable) in one or more environmental services practice area Abilities Use applicable computer software and operating systems Create databases Apply project and risk management techniques Development and Leadership Provide functional advice and guidance to employees and to Client-Partners Working Conditions Typical office environment with occasional travel Some work may be located on environmental or construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment Check out your benefits Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary. Your package includes: Health and Wellness 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership $2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans Home and Family Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home Leave and Retirement Public-service pension Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans

Responsibilities

The coordinator will manage environmental projects, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with legal and corporate standards. They are responsible for overseeing contractors, preparing technical reports, and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.