Environmental Manager

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Yukon
R168004
Project/Program Management
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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Environmental Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to apply your expertise in various aspects of environmental compliance monitoring and investigations at the Faro Mine Remediation Project (FMRP).  

 

This role is a rotational position (2 weeks on & 2 weeks off), 12 hours per day. 

 

The FMRP, located in Faro, Yukon, is one of the largest and most complex abandoned mine remediation projects in Canada. Faro is located 4 hours northeast of Whitehorse, Yukon, and currently has a population of approximately 350 people. Furnished housing will be provided but you will be required to prepare your own meals during the shift on Site.  Flights to Whitehorse, travel between Whitehorse and Faro, and daily transportation to and from the Mine Site to Faro will be provided and arranged by Parsons. 

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Be responsible and accountable for all Environmental Management and Geotechnical Monitoring activities for the site, including but not limited to managing and leading environmental compliance for remediation, construction, and care and maintenance activities, and geotechnical inspections and monitoring for the infrastructure at FMC. Ensure all site operations are conducted in accordance with the FMRP Environmental Management Plans, and in conformity with all federal, territorial, municipal laws, regulations, licences, permits, and authorizations.  

  • Work constructively to ensure a collaborative and cooperative team approach with knowledgeable and timely input and contribution. Support objectives and responsibilities of all other management and leadership staff.  

  • Manage environmental staff to implement work that achieves project and organizational outcomes, providing supervision, technical direction, motivation, career progression, and performance feedback. Determine, plan, and prioritize the work of the Environmental Team. Ensure that the necessary resources are identified, utilize allocated resources effectively, and manage work within budget to maximize value. 

  • Provides training, oversight and guidance to the Main Construction Management (MCM), Care & Maintenance (C&M), subcontractors and visitors with respect to Environmental requirements and compliance.  

  • Ensure MCM receives all the information and support it needs to provide any necessary direction to the various subcontractors.  

  • Achieve and maintain Mine Rescue Certification, if physically able. 

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in an environmental discipline in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Earth Sciences, Biology, Geotechnical Engineering, Forestry, Hydrogeology, or related fields (or equivalent work experience)

  • At least 5 years’ cumulative demonstrated work experience in managing a team responsible for environmental management and compliance on industrial sites or mine sites;  

  • At least one (1) project or one (1) year cumulative demonstrated experience in the last 10 years prior to the closing date of the solicitation demonstrating the resource’s experience in water monitoring, regulatory reporting on environmental management, analyzing and interpreting monitoring results from a variety of media for exceedances and trends and providing recommendations on environmental management issues associated with industrial or mine sites.  

  • Great communication skills in effectively dealing with internal and external stakeholders;

  • Excellent reporting skills, including writing comprehensive technical reports and generating emails with precise information.  

  • Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.). 


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • 10 years or more of demonstrated work experience in managing a team responsible for environmental management and compliance on an industrial or mine site;  

  • Demonstrated experience working in the Yukon regulatory environment;  

  • Experience in managing water balance;  

  • Up to date Mine Rescue Team Certification;  

  • Strong leadership with more than 5 years’ experience conducting Environmental Management and Compliance work on remote sites.  

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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