Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.
The Environmental Compliance Inspector will monitor and report on construction-related activities with respect to the general permit requirements of the applicable regulatory agency, the client, and other cooperating/permitting agencies; as well as monitor and report on construction-related activities in areas of pre-determined biological, cultural, and paleontological sensitive resources. The Environmental Compliance Inspector will also be responsible for inspecting construction sites to ensure compliance with project-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) under the Clean Water Act, as well as compliance with erosion control regulations and applicable environmental regulations and permits. The Environmental Compliance Inspector will oversee the proper implementation of mitigation measures and other environmental documents including, but not limited to, biological resources, cultural resources, paleontological resources, fire, dust, hazardous materials, and restoration requirements, as appropriate. Upon completion of Project facility construction activities, field monitors will monitor the implementation of the appropriate restoration treatments. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitor construction activities within specific areas requiring protection or environmentally sensitive areas Conduct daily inspection of construction activities for compliance with applicable project approvals, permits (federal, state, and local), and landowner agreements, for the construction of the Project
Conduct regular inspections of a variety of construction sites to identify potential environmental hazards and ensure compliance with SWPPP and other relevant regulationsMonitor and report general environmental compliance by the Construction Contractor(s) and subcontractors to client, with particular attention to fire, dust, hazardous materials, erosion control, and restoration guidelines Locate and facilitate protection and/or avoidance of environmentally sensitive resources such as migratory bird and raptor nests, rare plants and noxious weeds, watercourses, wetlands, high sensitivity paleontological resource, and cultural resourcesIdentify sensitive resources and areas of concern prior to upcoming construction activities, and coordinating with construction personnel to discuss Act as a resource to construction personnel to explain environmental regulations and relevant application to construction activityVerify that construction work areas, access roads, and environmentally sensitive features have been properly marked and flagged before work is initiated in the area Ensure that erosion control or other best management practices do not inadvertently cause impact to other sensitive resourcesAct as a point of contact for onsite government agency inspectors Inform the Construction Contractor(s) of all potential and existing compliance issues, and coordinate with the Environmental Compliance Manager and/or Field Lead to determine appropriate corrective actionsCoordinate with the Environmental Compliance Manager and/or Field Lead for potential stop-work when construction activities violate the conditions of the project approval(s), permits, or landowner conditions Identify, document, and oversee corrective actions to resolve non-compliance issuesMonitor and document restoration activities Document the resolution of any compliance issues in daily reportsMaintain and submit daily reports and logs to the Environmental Compliance Manager and/or Field Lead that document construction activities and associated compliance status for that dayQUALIFICATIONS: Post-secondary degree in Environmental Science or related field of study Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in Environmental Management, compliance, SWPPP inspection and mitigation planning Minimum 1 year's professional experience in utilities construction industry Professional experience working on projects regulated under NEPA or state-equivalent Strong working knowledge of environmental legislation and regulationsTraining, qualification or designation related to development of SWPPPs or Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, such as CPESC and CESCL certifications or NYSESCCP required Experience related to transmission line construction would be an assetStrong verbal and written communication skills – data collection and interpretation, technical report writing, regulatory permit applications, client communications, etc. Excellent interpersonal and communications skillsStrong analytical, problem-solving skills, prioritizing and decision-making skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to interface successfully with multiple departments, external vendors and/or customers Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervisionDetail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholdersExcellent written and verbal communication skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office
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