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Environmental Specialist [SK-15183]

The role involves providing technical guidance to project teams to ensure environmental compliance and the implementation of effective management systems. Key duties include conducting audits, developing compliance tools, and delivering training to both field and office personnel.

  • On-site
  • Toronto, ON
  • Posted Sep 10, 2026
  • Apply by Oct 10, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

A leading construction organization is seeking an Environmental Specialist to strengthen environmental compliance, governance, and performance across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is an opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to provide practical technical guidance and support project teams in meeting regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate with project leadership, site personnel, clients, consultants, and external stakeholders to strengthen environmental processes, promote effective documentation and recordkeeping, and embed sound environmental practices throughout project delivery. The Role As Environmental Specialist, you will provide environmental support across a range of projects and operational functions. You will serve as a trusted technical advisor, helping teams interpret environmental requirements and translate them into practical procedures, tools, and controls that can be consistently applied in the field. This role combines environmental compliance expertise with management-system development, training, audit support, and continuous improvement. You will work with project and corporate teams to identify environmental risks, improve performance, and ensure that programs remain practical, effective, and aligned with applicable requirements. Key Responsibilities Provide technical environmental guidance to project teams on compliance requirements, environmental controls, documentation, and recordkeeping. Develop and maintain environmental programs, management plans, procedures, compliance tools, templates, and guidance materials. Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of environmental management systems across projects and operations. Conduct or support environmental audits, inspections, and program reviews to evaluate compliance, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions. Identify environmental risks and improvement opportunities, developing practical solutions that support compliance and operational effectiveness. Develop and deliver training, awareness sessions, and educational materials for project personnel and internal stakeholders. Qualifications Post-secondary education in Environmental Science or a related discipline. At least 5 years of progressive experience in the environmental field. Working knowledge of environmental legislation, permitting processes, and environmental controls. Strong technical writing and documentation-review skills. Confident presentation and training skills, with the ability to communicate environmental expectations effectively to both field-based and office-based audiences.

What you’ll do

The role involves providing technical guidance to project teams to ensure environmental compliance and the implementation of effective management systems. Key duties include conducting audits, developing compliance tools, and delivering training to both field and office personnel.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in Environmental Science or a related field with at least 5 years of progressive experience. Proficiency in environmental legislation, technical writing, and presentation skills is required.

Listed skills

  • Regulatory CompliancePreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Environmental Compliance
  • Environmental Governance
  • Technical Writing
  • Environmental Auditing
  • Risk Identification
  • Training and Development
  • Environmental Management Systems
  • Permitting Processes
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Documentation Review
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Environmental Controls

Job areas

  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Construction
  • Science & Research
  • Consulting
  • Engineering

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
5+ years
Apply by
Oct 10, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Application method
Direct apply is available