FortisBC Looking for Environmental Program Lead at Surrey, BC Full Time

We’re looking for new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of energy. Across BC, we have a diverse team of more than 2,500 employees we can’t do without, yet we’re growing as fast as ever.

You may think we’re your standard utility that delivers natural gas and electricity, but we’re also into cool, innovative energy solutions. Think carbon capture, renewable energies and lower-carbon transportation for a start. We believe in creating a cleaner, healthier tomorrow.

If you like meaningful work, a dynamic environment and forward-thinking colleagues, build your career with us. You’ll get opportunities to grow, lead, solve, and create. So what are you waiting for? Let’s rethink energy together. Position Overview

Are you passionate about our environment with a commitment to improving it for generations to come?

Are you a master multi-tasker who works well under pressure in fast-paced scenarios?

Are you an excellent communicator who gets your point across through honest conversations and strong partnerships with others?

If so, look no further! We want to hear from you! We’re looking for new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of energy. As part of our Sustainability and Environment team, you’ll join a diverse team of employees we can’t do without!

If you like meaningful work, a dynamic environment and forward-thinking colleagues, build your career with us. Let’s rethink energy together.

As our Environmental Program Lead, you’ll support our company and/or major project teams in managing environmental risks related to waste management (including hazardous waste), dangerous goods and/or contaminated sites, to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, corporate policies and industry best practices. You’ll also oversee environmental consultants hired to help manage environmental risk and engage with internal and external stakeholders and government agencies. In this role, you will:

Assist with managing corporate environmental risk through the development and implementation of procedures, processes, standards and environmental training material to achieve corporate goals and objectives

Provide environmental oversight and advice to projects and operations

Ensure compliance with corporate standards, environmental legislation, legal requirements, and environmental protection measures

Oversee environmental consultants

Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, regulators, customers and contractors In year 1, you will:

Learn about our EMS, corporate policies and process

Learn the project(s) history, development and permitting

Assist with change management of internal environmental processes

Build relationships with internal clients and external regulatory agencies

Assist planners and project managers with reviewing projects, providing advice, and managing consultants In year 2, you will:

Maintain and strengthen relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders

Assist with change management of internal environmental processes

Assist planners and project managers with reviewing projects, providing advice, and managing consultants What it takes:

Proficient in Microsoft suite of tools

Excellent time management skills

Public speaking (small meetings to larger presentations)

Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time, provide advice to multiple project managers

Knowledge of environmental management principles and practices

Working knowledge of construction practices and environmental permitting in B.C.

Working knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation, regulations, bylaws (federal, provincial, and municipal) as related to the energy industry

Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement in the handling of confidential information

Demonstrated ability to use personal influence to achieve positive working relationships

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Additional Information

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Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

Safety is our number one priority, and to maintain the health and safety of our employees and broader communities, we have a number of COVID-19 safety measures in place. This includes a requirement for all new employees to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their first day of work or the start of their employment. And of course, we will consider an accommodation for anyone who’s unable to be vaccinated due to a protected ground as defined by the Human Rights Code.