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Port of Vancouver Environmental Project Management Specialist – Infrastructure Projects in Vancouver, British Columbia
JOIN US IN CHARTING A COURSE TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Join an organization that plays a critical role in Canada’s economy. At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we focus on doing the incredible work it takes to become the world’s most sustainable port.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship of the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest and most diversified port. Our mandate as a Canada Port Authority, as set out by the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely and responsibly through the Port of Vancouver. That means providing infrastructure and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of marine traffic and cargo within the port. It also means we carry out reviews of proposed activities and developments on federal port lands and waters to determine whether a project can go ahead without impacts to the environment and community that cannot be mitigated.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We believe in creating a workplace that reflects the richness of our community and empowers all employees to reach their full potential.
The Environmental Project Management Specialist, Infrastructure Projects is responsible for providing environmental project management and/or technical expertise on environmental aspects associated with project development during environmental assessment and permitting, and post-assessment phases for phases for assigned projects within Infrastructure Projects – Regulatory and Consultation Programs (IPRCP). Environmental aspects include broad environmental mitigation, environmental management plans, regulatory compliance, and follow-up programs.
What you do:
As a key member of the Project Team, working together with the VFPA team and the consultant team, this position provides technical expertise and consultation advice for assigned projects
Act as day-to-day lead onenvironmental aspects of assigned projects ensuring VFPA expectations andinterests are continually met
Critically review and evaluatedeliverables in line with agreed budget and objectives of the task in hand
Solicit expert advice on technicalenvironmental issues, and provide regular progress updates and communicateemerging issues
Participate inthe development of terms of reference for environmental studies and prepare, asrequired, requests for proposal for selection of specialist consultants orcontractors to support the assigned project
Prepare project planningdocumentation including scope, schedule, budget, communication, changemanagement and stakeholder engagement, and risks
Collaborate with project teams todetermine the best approach and activities necessary for executing specificprojects, and ensure the approach is documented and followed
Work with the project team, and asrequired specialist consulting team members ,and contribute to themonitoring of the scope of work on environmental mitigation, and field workplanimplementation and evaluate progress against deliverables
Provide VFPA representation at ProjectTeam meetings and meetings with environmental regulatory agencies, community,Indigenous groups and other stakeholders, where tact and diplomacy will berequired to facilitate competing priorities to ensure VFPA interests aremet
Prepare project status updates andpresentations, as required
Coordinate and participate in postproject reviews and document process improvement recommendations
Coordinate and participate inenvironmental management, monitoring and follow-up programs as requiredfor assigned projects
Carry out general officeresponsibilities as maybe required, including research, reports, presentationsand contract administration of consultants
Participate in internal and externalcommittees
What you bring:
Bachelor of Science or anotheracceptable university degree
Minimum of 5 years of projectmanagement experience with environmental assessment (or recentenvironmental practice) and technical requirements on large capitalinfrastructure projects, preferably within marine or port environments
Experience in design andimplementation of environmental study programs and familiarity with bothfederal and provincial environmental regulations and jurisdiction would bean asset
Particular experience working onFisheries Act Authorization Applications would be an advantage
Demonstrated schedule, cost andrisk management skills are required. Experience in working withmulti-discipline engineering and science teams and/or PMP certificationwould be highly desirable
Excellent interpersonal skillsincluding the ability to liaise effectively and positively with allcontacts, internally and externally
Must have an excellent command ofthe English language, both oral and written
Demonstrated budget and riskmanagement, analytical and problem-solving skills, along with strong teambuilding and conflict resolution skills are required
Must possess excellent computerskills with the ability to work independently, accurately and on owninitiative to maintain work output
Must be ahighly organized, detailed individual who can manage competing priorities
What we offer:
We offer a robust total rewards package including:
Market-competitive base salaries and variableincentive plan
Generous and inclusive benefits offeringincluding retirement benefits plan
Earned time off program
Paid vacation and personal care leave
Learning, development, and advancementopportunities
Onsite gym with towel service in a nationallandmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront
Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid
Working environment: Normal office environment including some exposure to the waterfront and construction sites, in any weather conditions, may be required. Occasional evening and weekend work during off hours, to participate in public meetings and open houses.
This is Canadian-based employment, and it isexpected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada.Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject tobackground checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/orreference checks.
At the Vancouver Fraser PortAuthority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective ofthe diversity of our port community. We welcome applications from all qualifiedcandidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, andmembers of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in theselection process and while working with the port authority. If you requiresupport applying to our openings, please contact us atcareers@portvancouver.com.
We recognize and acknowledge that we are locatedon the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh(Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about ourindigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website (https://www.portvancouver.com/community/indigenous-relations/) .
