Environmental Advisor
- Kitimat, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: Environment Advisor
Job Group: 5
Reporting to: Mark Zan
Location: Kitimat
There’s never been a better time to be working with LNG Canada.
We are Canada’s first large-scale LNG export facility. With Phase 1 now operating, we’ve moved from project to business - and are preparing for a potential Phase 2 that could double our size and help Canada become a top-five global LNG exporter.
We are committed to safety, compliance, and top-quartile performance, while building a high-performance culture powered by people like you. Our made-in-B.C. LNG is lower carbon, responsibly produced, and proudly delivered to the world.
This is your chance to shape history - working with a diverse team of experienced professionals and mentors in an environment that challenges and supports you.
With gratitude and respect, LNG Canada acknowledges our facility operates in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation, and we honour the First Nations across our business footprint and shipping route.
We foster a safe, respectful workplace where speaking up is encouraged, and we continuously strive to improve together. Protecting our people, community, and operations is our top priority.
We are proud to be a catalyst for Canada’s new energy sector, setting the benchmark for economically, environmentally, and socially responsible LNG production.
Our Purpose
- Provide a secure supply of LNG at scale; Connect Canadian natural gas to global markets.
Our Vision
- LNG Canada is a world class asset, Canada is a Top 5 global LNG producer; Help Canada diversify its export market.
Our Values
- Lead with Honesty
- Nurture our People
- Grow our Business
- Connect with Purpose
Come join the team making Canadian history!
About the Role
This is a frontline Environmental supervision role to ensure that Phase 2 Contractors deliver on their environmental scope in compliance to applicable permits conditions, government regulations, company standards and expectations from our first nations.
To succeed with us at LNG Canada, we need your enthusiasm to:
Lead with Honesty: We act with integrity and courage, even when it is difficult.
- Communicate openly, clearly, and respectfully in all situations.
- Speak up when something doesn’t feel right, including safety or ethical concerns.
- Take accountability for decisions and actions and do the right thing for people and the business.
Nurture Our People: We create an environment where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow.
- Support the development of others through feedback, coaching, and collaboration.
- Build trusting relationships grounded in respect and inclusion.
- Assume positive intent and approach differences with empathy and fairness.
Grow Our Business: We focus our energy on work that delivers meaningful, long‑term value.
- Prioritize what matters most and use time and resources effectively.
- Set clear goals, follow through on commitments, and deliver results.
- Look for opportunities to improve how we work and how we perform.
Connect with Purpose: We build strong connections and understand the impact of our work.
- Listen to, understand and value diverse perspectives.
- Foster inclusive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Align daily work with LNG Canada’s purpose, values, and broader impact.
You will use your expertise to:
- Manage coordination tools such as teamwork plan, risk register, report register, audits, etc.
- Assure complex marine and terrestrial environmental monitoring programs including monitoring report reviews, compliance assessments against permit requirements and submission to relevant regulatory bodies.
- Implement a rigorous field and desktop assurance program of EPC and CPI contractor’s scope, escalating any associated non-compliances to minimize the regulatory risk profile
- Assure contractor performance, including enforcing regulatory requirements and influencing optimal outcomes
- Manage incidents including field coordination, investigations, and regulatory notifications
- Collect, provide and file evidence of compliance with regulatory requirements and commitments
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary owner’s team to deliver optimal outcomes
- Conduct stakeholder engagements, including communication of environmental updates to the public, First Nations, and regulators
- Plan, assure and facilitate regulatory inspections, in close coordination with asset stakeholders.
To be successful, you will have:
- Must have bachelor’s degree in environmental or biology program
- Must have a minimum of 5-years’ experience in environmental management of marine construction in BC
- Experience with complex marine construction/dredging monitoring programs will be well regarded
- Well versed in provincial and federal regulations, with experience identifying, interpreting, and applying relevant legislation
- Preferred to have experience on the owner’s team of a major project
- Preferred to have experience with lump sum, unit rate and reimbursable contracts
This role requires that you:
As this role is a safety sensitive position, you will be required to undergo a Drug & Alcohol est including other pre-employment medical test. Subject to positive FID by Q4 2026, this role is intended to continue till Dec 31st, 2031. There are no direct reports to this role
Be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit)
- For Temp Hires: Are willing to comply with LNGC’s drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
- Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.
- This role is expected to end approximately in Years. This is a contractor role.
- Know that this role may be expected to be on call on a rotational basis during the year and/or during site specific situations.
About Us:
LNG Canada is a joint venture of five global energy leaders - Shell, PETRONAS, Mitsubishi Corporation, PetroChina, and KOGAS - bringing decades of LNG expertise to Canada.
As the largest private-sector investment in Canadian history, LNG Canada is a long-life asset with a 40-year export license. Phase 1 includes two processing units (“trains”) with a combined capacity of 14 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).
Together with our partners, we are exploring a potential Phase 2 expansion that would deliver more lower-carbon LNG to global markets, support Canada’s ambition to be a top-five LNG exporter, and generate lasting benefits for B.C. communities and the Canadian economy.
Our guiding North Star is to safely and responsibly create and deliver value. We focus on safety, compliance, performance, and scale, while building a high-performance culture. Partnerships with governments, local communities, and First Nations are central to our success and will continue to shape our journey.
At LNG Canada, we hire for character and train for skill. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities where we live and work. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply - this is your chance to join a supportive, collaborative organization with bold ambition and help us build a thriving business.
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Responsibilities
The Environmental Advisor will oversee Phase 2 contractors to ensure compliance with environmental permits, government regulations, and company standards. Responsibilities include managing environmental monitoring programs, conducting field assurance, and coordinating with stakeholders, First Nations, and regulatory bodies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in an environmental or biology program and possess at least 5 years of experience in environmental management of marine construction in British Columbia. Strong knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation and experience with complex monitoring programs are essential.
Skills
- Environmental management
- Marine construction monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Environmental auditing
- Incident management
- Field coordination
- Permit assessment
- Environmental reporting
- Contractor oversight
- Legislative interpretation
- Marine dredging monitoring
- Data analysis
- Safety compliance
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Mark Zan
Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Energy
- Construction
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Environmental Advisor
- LNG Canada
- Marine construction
- Environmental monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Permit conditions
- First Nations engagement
- Risk register
- Audit
- EPC contractor
- CPI contractor
- Dredging
- Environmental legislation
- Safety sensitive
- Field assurance
- Stakeholder management
- Environmental impact
- Sustainability
- Energy sector
- Project management