Environmental Inspector

About Us:

Webuild is an international construction company of civil engineering pioneers who have been at the forefront of the construction business for 120 years. We are a global player with Italian roots specializing in complex infrastructure: innovative and sustainable works that improve the lives of people. In over a century, we built some of the world's most iconic infrastructure projects. Webuild envisions, designs, and builds major works and infrastructure for sustainable mobility, hydropower, water, and green buildings.

This position is part of the Connect 6ix project. Toronto's new Ontario Line subway is now under construction. The Connect 6ix consortium has a key role in this project, delivering the trains, the signaling system, and the operations, storage, and maintenance facility. Connect 6ix will also operate the Ontario Line for a 30-year term once it comes into service.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Environmental Compliance Officer, the Environmental Inspector will be responsible for performing all inspections; monitoring and survey tasks required to accurately record and inspect all contractor activities. The inspectors should be multidisciplined in the fields of Grading, Asphalt, Electrical, Structural and/or Office Administration roles.

The budget is between 90 to 105 K.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and inspect construction activities on a daily basis to maintain compliance with environmental obligations; permits and approvals; policy and best management practices and provide recommendations to ensure project site compliance.
• Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation.
• Support Environmental Compliance Officer through providing site reports and inspection data as part of the Monthly Environmental Report.
• Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation. Prepare investigatory documentation. Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations.
• Provide advice and recommendations for improving environmental protection and correcting any inefficient practices and/or issues of non-compliance within 24 hours of noticing a potential issue
• Communicate with the environmental, H&S, design and construction teams
• Manage and support environmental third-party vendors at the project site as needed
• Supervision and coordination of spills remedial activities
• Conduct air and noise monitoring and prepare monitoring data reports
• Collection and analysis of soil and water samples
• Waste material movements and disposal documentation at the project site (including soil)
• Provide Environmental Awareness and Orientation Training through on-site orientation, toolbox talks and procedure roll-outs, and advise project team members in support of environmental compliance requirements
• Update and maintain tracking databases for environmental inspections, investigations and follow- up activities, this shall include CORITY software, training, implementation and data collection (follow-up with subcontractors) as well as a log of monitoring and inspection events (if decided by the Env. Manager), which shall include photographic evidence to support the observations recorded
• Ensure environmental issues are addressed and requirements are met in accordance with the Environmental approvals and project agreement

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree specializing in environmental science/management, or diploma specializing in environmental technology/engineering.
• 3-5 years’ experience in all aspects of environmental monitoring / mitigation during transportation project construction.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough understanding of the scope of infrastructure projects. Knowledge of project management processes.
• Holding certification as a Canadian Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CAN- CISEC), or have proven proficiency in observing, inspecting and reporting on the implementation of ESC Plans.
• Ability to carry drawings and diaries as required.
• Exposure to construction work site environment in all seasons

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At WeBuild, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that promotes gender equity and the recruitment of under-represented groups at all levels of our workforce.