Environmental Lead

Company Overview:

Forbes Bros Group of Companies is a family owned and operated company. With safety at the core, Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace.

Job Overview:

Position(s): Environmental Lead

Shift Schedule: varies based on project

Location: Canada (primarily Manitoba & Ontario)

Forbes Bros Ltd. is seeking an energetic Environmental Lead (Full time, Permanent) to join their dynamic team across Canada working on multiple projects. This position requires extensive travel (up to 90%) and a strong field presence, practical construction experience, and the ability to translate environmental commitments into clear, implementable action for construction teams.

The Environmental Lead will be responsible for providing environmental leadership, ensuring that corporate and project operational activities undertaken or proposed by Forbes Bros Ltd. (FBL), are compliant with environmental requirements, including client specifications, environmental management frameworks, and other commitments as needed.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• Enrolment in Pension Program
• Eligibility for Per Diem (may vary per project)
• Paid Vacation Days and Stat Holiday Pay
• Meal and Accommodation Allowance
• Annual boot allowance of $250 & annual clothing allowance of up to $900
• Company assigned vehicle, gas card, credit card, phone and laptop
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Emulates Forbes Bros core value of 'WE WORK SAFE' in all daily tasks
• Supporting the project Environmental Specialists with responsibilities outlined below
• Providing day-to-day environmental leadership and technical guidance to construction, project management, subcontractor, and field crew team(s)
• Support project teams with the development of environmental management plans, reporting templates, permit applications and tracking, and any other pre- or post-construction requirements
• Conduct or oversee environmental field coordination activities and inspections, including but not limited to erosion and sediment control, spill prevention, wildlife, access management, and reclamation activities
• Experience in leading the implementation of environmental management plans and requirements for transmission line construction projects, ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, local, and client-specific environmental approvals, permits, and other commitments
• Evaluating compliance with industry best management practices, environmental mitigation measures outlined in project-specific environmental management frameworks.
• Identify environmental risks and non-conformances, recommend corrective actions, and track close-out to completion
• Monitoring and proactive reporting of any potential environmental issues to the Environmental Manager, Director of Environment, and Construction Manager as required, including recommendations and implementation strategies for the appropriate corrective actions
• Prepare environmental reports, inspection records, incident reports in accordance with internal and external requirements
• Deliver environmental training and orientations to project personnel to promote environmental awareness and compliance
• Working closely with construction crews, and client environmental representatives to ensure requirements are implemented
• Support additional projects, initiatives, or assignments as required to meet operational and business needs
• Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of environmental plans and supporting materials as required

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, biology, ecology, natural resource management, or equivalent related discipline
• Five (5) + years' experience as an environmental lead or equivalent role on active construction projects, including direct involvement with field execution, is required
• Environmental experience supporting construction projects, preferably power transmission, pipeline, or other major utilities, is required
• Able and willing to travel up to 90% of the time to and from various project locations in Canada
• Professional designation or eligibility for registration with a recognized professional regulatory association (e.g. RPBio, P.Biol., RTAg, P.Ag.) is considered an asset.
• Strong leadership and team building skills, including the ability to lead by example, build consensus, actively listen, and engage/influence employees at all levels
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of management, employees and clients
• Ability to work independently with little direction and with a sense of ownership and personal commitment to a culture of zero injury/occupational illness
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment leveraging excellence in time management
• Able and willing to provide an acceptable five (5) year Driver's Abstract

Disclaimer: As per client/site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equality and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contacted.