Environmental Inspector

Overview:
Are you someone with developing leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a trusted partner and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

**Your opportunity**

Dillon’s
**Environmental Sciences **technical group is looking for an
**Environmental Inspector** to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

This is an
**on-site** position at our
**Chatham or Windsor office locations.**

**Responsibilities**:
**Inspection and Monitoring**
- On-site environmental monitoring during construction activities, which may include (but not be limited to) inspection and correction of erosion and sediment control measures, water quality monitoring, various types of wildlife sweeps, fish salvages, environmental response and testing activities.
- Prepare and mange Environmental Monitoring Records documenting: environmental site conditions; efficiency of environmental protection and mitigation measures; and, changes of site conditions through site photographs and regular monitoring reports.
- Review proposed changes and modifications to environmental protection and mitigation measures with the Contractor and Environmental Manager.
- Providing guidance to the project team pertaining to environmental commitments.
- Effective communication with various project stakeholders including contractors, regulatory agencies and clients during construction.
- Liaise with the Project’s Environmental Manager with respect to environmental compliance concerns.
- Consistent commitment to project quality and project deadlines.
- Collaboration with and assistance to project managers and team members including biologists, arborists, engineers, planners, and environmental scientists.

**Learning and Development**
- Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
- Dedication and commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.

Qualifications:

- A diploma or certificate in the environmental sciences field. An undergraduate degree in biology, ecology or a related environmental sciences field would be an asset.
- Experience with various field surveys throughout Southern Ontario to collect field data, including, but not limited to, ecological land classification, aquatic assessments, vegetation (including tree inventories), wildlife surveys (e.g., amphibians, birds) and soil or water quality sampling would be considered an asset.
- Possession of backpack electrofishing certification an asset.

**Experience**:

- Completion of Erosion and Sediment Control Monitoring Training (i.e., Certified Inspector Sediment and Erosion Control [CISEC], International Erosion Control Association [IECA], Vancouver Island University [VIU] or VOI Environmental Monitoring for Construction Projects, or equivalent).
- Ontario Ministry of Transportation - Registry, Appraisal and Qualification System (RAQS) certification or eligible to be certified (under Environmental Inspection During Construction category).
- Comprehensive understanding of how to interpret environmental requirements of contract drawings, permits and specifications.
- Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, permitting and approval requirements.
- Excellent oral and written communication, report writing, critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in environmental consulting would be considered an asset.
- Valid driver’s license.

**Why choose Dillon**

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our
**core values**:

- Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
- Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
- Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
- Creativity: discover new possibilities;
- Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
- Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

In addition, we offer:

- ** Employee share purchase plan**
- Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
- ** A competitive compensation package**
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous retirement savings plan
- Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
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