Job Description
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As part of our growing environmental team, the Environmental Manager will support environmental management activities across projects on Vancouver Island. Based in or near Victoria, this role provides technical leadership and day‑to‑day guidance to a small team of environmental professionals while supporting project teams in achieving environmental compliance and performance objectives. Reporting to the Regional Environmental Director, the Environmental Team Lead plays a key role in implementing environmental programs, identifying risks and opportunities, supporting project delivery, and ensuring consistency of environmental practices across both civil and building projects.

What You Will Do
Team Leadership & Coordination

Lead, mentor and support a small team of environmental professionals, fostering collaboration, professional growth and accountability.

Organize work assignments, establish priorities and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery of environmental services.

Provide clear direction and technical guidance to team members and project stakeholders.

Support resource planning discussions with Project Directors and the Environmental Director to ensure projects receive appropriate environmental support.

Escalate strategic, complex or high‑risk issues when required.

Environmental Management & Project Support

Implement and maintain Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and environmental programs across projects.

Ensure environmental requirements are integrated into project planning and execution.

Collaborate closely with project teams, including operations, engineering and quality personnel, to identify practical and effective solutions.

Provide technical expertise on environmental challenges such as water management,



erosion and sediment control, noise, vibration and marine environments.

Identify environmental risks, challenges and opportunities and recommend mitigation measures.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Support compliance with environmental permits, authorizations and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate environmental monitoring activities and ensure the quality of environmental reporting and documentation.

Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses and development of corrective actions.Conduct environmental inspections, compliance reviews and internal audits.

Monitor environmental performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Communication & Collaboration

Serve as a key environmental resource for Vancouver Island projects.

Foster collaboration between project teams and environmental personnel.

Promote consistency in environmental practices, tools and expectations across projects.

Contribute technical expertise and lessons learned to support continuous improvement within the environmental group.

What You Bring

Degree in environmental science, engineering, biology, geology or a related field.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental management, preferably within construction, infrastructure or industrial projects.

Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating teams and mentoring environmental professionals.





Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and construction‑related environmental risks.

Experience implementing or supporting Environmental Management Systems (e.g., ISO 14001).

Strong organizational, communication and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualified Environmental Qualified designation (e.g., RPBio, P.Ag., P.Eng. or equivalent).

Assets

ISO 14001 Internal Auditor certification.

Construction safety training relevant to British Columbia.

Experience on both infrastructure and building construction projects.

Experience working in marine, coastal or sensitive environmental settings.

Why This Role is Unique

You will support a diverse portfolio of civil and building projects across Vancouver Island.

You will combine technical expertise with team leadership responsibilities.

You will help shape environmental excellence on projects while remaining closely connected to project delivery.

You will collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute directly to the success of one of Canada’s leading construction teams.

Benefits

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development opportunities

Transit pass reimbursement – get to work for free

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

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📌 Environmental Manager – Vancouver Island (British Columbia)
🏢 Pomerleau
📍 British Columbia