Specialist - Environment

**Why should you join our team?**

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Join our amazing Environment team, that consists of nine (9) employees, who are looking forward to adding a new Coordinator to support the existing Operations facilities in Eastern Canada as well as be a part of the team developing new facilities

**Your contribution**

Reporting to the Senior Director - Environment, the Specialist - Environment manages environmental activities for the company’s renewable energy projects in operation, located mainly in Canada and the United States. The Specialist - Environment will be responsible for ensuring that our renewable energy projects are environmentally sustainable and compliant with all relevant regulations and standards.

**Who are we looking for?**

**Your day-to-day**
- Research and analyze of local, provincial/state, and federal environmental acts, land use regulations, policies, and zoning laws and leverage the team’s experience and knowledge to support decision-making related to environmental sustainability and renewable energy projects.
- Manage specialist environmental consultants to undertake studies and permitting processes to ensure they are completed on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Critically review reports to ensure they meet objectives and provide report summaries and highlight issues / develop solutions in a timely manner; and prepare and implement strategic permitting plans and negotiations with agencies.
- Responsible for direct relationships with key representatives of local, provincial/state, federal regulatory agencies pertinent to Innergex’s projects in operations, and manage these relationships strategically with a view for long-term trust and health.
- Manage onsite environmental compliance and monitoring of construction and operating projects in North America as dictated in key operating permits, approvals and documentation, including:

- Responding to and reporting on incidents and non-compliance events,
- Executing pre-construction surveys and operational monitoring programs (e.g. acoustic, aquatic, avian, terrestrial, vegetation),
- Managing habitat enhancement/compensation programs,
- Liaising with civil contractors on environmental matters and reviewing their work plans to ensure environmental mitigation measures/ commitments are achieved,
- Providing ongoing support for Operations staff (plant-level and managers) for questions/strategic advice regarding general environmental compliance,
- Tracking and closing out permit and approval commitments using Innergex's commitment tracking tool and database on Salesforce.
- Manage the development, improvement and implementation of the environmental aspects of Innergex’s Environmental Manual and ESG/Sustainability Initiatives including assisting with the development of internal environmental policies and procedures, and staff training materials.
- Deliver environmental training for internal and external parties for operating projects. This includes annual environmental training for existing Operations staff and environmental onboarding for new operators.
- Actively participate in industry association technical working groups to stay informed and assess risk factors of new developments in renewable energy technologies, land use regulations, and environmental standards, and integrate this knowledge into project planning and implementation.
- Mentor and support, formally and informally, in-house environmental professionals in the development, construction and operation of projects.
- Participate in or manage other tasks and special projects to support sound environmental management of Innergex’s portfolio of renewable energy projects as required.

**Your skills, our requirements**
- Undergraduate or Master’s degree, preferably in environmental studies, science or related natural resource management program (experience with field work valuable + Eligibility for professional designation an asset);
- 5-7 years of relevant work experience with environmental, permitting and regulotary management in the resource sector required (renewable energy an asset);
- Project management experience, including managing budgets, timelines, and resources;
- Experience with online databases/mapping tools