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Construction Environmental Manager - PL#48599

@ Peter Lucas Project Management
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Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:leading team, monitoring compliance, reporting data
Requirements Summary:Familiar with EMA, Mines Act, Health Safety and Reclamation Code, MDMER, Water Sustainability Act, Fisheries Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act; knowledge of CEMP, ML/ARD, Erosion/Sediment Control Plans; experience leading environmental teams on large construction/mining projects; strong regulatory compliance, monitoring and reporting.
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Job Description

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for an Environmental Manager to join our team.

At Peter Lucas we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

We are seeking a Construction Environmental Manager to support a major mining project. Reporting to the Program Manager (with a dotted line to the Operations Environment Manager), this role will lead environmental oversight during construction.

You will be responsible for managing environmental personnel and ensuring all project activities comply with regulatory requirements, permits, and environmental management plans.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Coordination

  • Lead and coordinate a team of Qualified Environmental Persons (QEPs) and Construction Environmental Monitors (CEMs)
  • Ensure all team members are properly trained and qualified
  • Confirm understanding of project permits and environmental management plans
  • Oversee daily environmental inspection reporting and documentation
  • Support and coordinate Indigenous Land Guardians on site
  • Participate in construction planning and align environmental resources with project timelines

Compliance & Monitoring

  • Ensure environmental monitoring is conducted in accordance with the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
  • Conduct regular site audits to ensure regulatory and permit compliance
  • Lead investigations into environmental incidents, non-compliance, and spills
  • Exercise authority to suspend work if required and notify the Chief Inspector within 12 hours

Reporting & Data Management

  • Compile and report environmental data (daily, weekly, monthly)
  • Collaborate with permitting and reclamation teams
  • Support soil management activities including grubbing and stripping

Please note - This is a site-based opportunity, Monday to Friday, in Princeton BC.