Reporting to the Senior Environmental Specialist, this position is primarily responsible for supporting operations, compliance inspections, implementation of environmental programs, and regulatory reporting at Vancouver Shipyards (VSY).

Vancouver Shipyards Operations

• Assists with sampling and data management for various onsite programs and projects (organizing site access for consultants, interpreting results and compiling data, updating logs, monitoring invoices, etc.)
• Assists with infrastructure projects that have an environmental component (i.e., oversees contractors and consultants, provides direction, site monitoring, permit compliance, etc.)
• Participate in stormwater monitoring; identification of contamination sources, and management of corrective actions and improvements
• Participates in hazardous waste program, ensures compliance under Ministry of Environment approved Operational Plan. Assist with identifying, classifying, segregating, and packaging waste for appropriate disposal
• Advises and participates in the management of contaminated soils, and ensure all risks are managed related to soil and sediment contamination
• Assist with purchasing environmental equipment required for operations and programs; completes environmental reviews (i.e., AFE checklist) for large purchases, as needed
• Provides guidance and support to Facilities for onsite waste and recycling services (organize bins, schedule pick-ups, etc.)
• Prepares reports for internal and external stakeholders; analyzing and interpreting environmental monitoring data (e.g., 3 rd party sampling, NPRI reporting, etc.)
• Manages wildlife concerns by collaborating closely with external resources
• Assists with managing the VSY Environmental budget, coordinating with the Senior Environment Specialist

Environmental Programs

• Supports implementation of on-site environmental programs, including assisting with environmental-related committees and initiatives, and completion of VSY annual environmental action plans
• Participates in the spill prevention and response program, including incident investigations, internal/external reporting, and lessons learned meetings
• Assist with environmental training programs; development and implementation of training programs, managing schedules and records, ensuring regulatory required training is maintained (i.e., TDG), etc.
• Organizes and facilitates employee engagement events for VSY (e.g., shoreline clean-up, Go by Bike Week, etc.)
• Supports acquisition of Green Marine certification and advancements in program; periodically participates in workgroups
• Develops and executes environmental awareness programs throughout VSY.
• Assists with corporate projects, including environmental performance tracking, updating environmental intranet pages, etc.
• Assist with identifying and actioning community engagement projects.

Compliance and EMS

• Conducts and documents regular inspections of operations to ensure compliance with permits, regulatory, and internal requirements, assists with addressing findings
• Assists with the implementation of Seaspan’s ISO 14001 Environmental Management System; including maintenance and communication of the business area’s Spill Contingency Plans, Environmental Best Management Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and the Environmental Risk Register
• Periodically prepares environmental and program performance data and summaries for the Senior Environment Specialist