JOIN US IN CHARTING A COURSE TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Join an organization that plays a critical role in Canada’s economy. At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we focus on doing the incredible work it takes to become the world’s most sustainable port.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship of the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest and most diversified port. Our mandate as a Canada Port Authority, as set out by the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely and responsibly through the Port of Vancouver. That means providing infrastructure and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of marine traffic and cargo within the port. It also means we carry out reviews of proposed activities and developments on federal port lands and waters to determine whether a project can go ahead without impacts to the environment and community that cannot be mitigated.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We believe in creating a workplace that reflects the richness of our community and empowers all employees to reach their full potential.

The Environmental Coordinator – Infrastructure Projects provides support for the planning and implementing of environmental programs relating to port authority led infrastructure projects. This includes environmental impact assessment, mitigation program planning and implementation, and monitoring. This position supports coordination and communications with internal port authority contacts, and external coordination with regulators, Indigenous groups and stakeholders regarding environmental programs for port authority infrastructure projects.

What you do:

Environmental Program and Process Activities

• Assist in the development of detailedenvironmental effect mitigation and monitoring work plans

• Provide support in the administration ofenvironmental mitigation and program delivery, including overseeing specialistconsultants to support the mitigation programs as required. Work withspecialist consultant teams and contribute to their work as required. Monitorplan implementation and progress. Tabulate and present monitoring data andassist in the interpretation of its significance, with support from specialistconsultants as appropriate

• Provide port authority representation atmeetings with environmental regulatory agencies, community, Indigenous groupsand other stakeholders and, where appropriate, assist in facilitating competingpriorities to ensure port authority interests are met

• Provide support for port authorityinitiatives such as sustainability and environmental programs, and externalengagement

• Assist in field programs and site visits (as required)

General

• Write briefing papers, business cases,submissions, reports and presentations to support project planning andcompliance

• Coordinate the planning, execution,monitoring, reporting, and closing of various projects

• Track open action items, issues and risks andensure timely resolution

• Assist with the preparation of project costestimates and progress reports. Prepare high level schedules for projectdelivery and resource management purposes

• Assist in overseeing site investigation,topographic surveys and other environmental pre-construction and constructioncontracts

• Coordinate and participate in communicationand consultation with project stakeholders, including municipalities, road andrail authorities’ adjacent communities and First Nations

• Report on project status through variousinternal project tracking systems. Participate in the preparation of monthlyproject status reports

• Assist with the development andimplementation of guidelines and other documents to support work flow processes

• Participate in health and safety initiativesand comply with established policy, procedures and guidelines to protectyourself and your work colleagues. Report concerns, hazards, risks andincidents to management for follow-up

What youbring:

Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Geology, Geo-Environmental Sciences or Environmental Engineering or other acceptable university degree. Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental impact assessment, construction environmental monitoring, or other directly related experience in the delivery of major infrastructure projects in complex multi-stakeholder environments. Must have applied experience in environmental aspects of project development, procurement, and contract administration.

Must have a strong working knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation and permitting requirements.

Must have excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft office tools.

What we offer:

We offer a robust total rewards package including:

• Market-competitive base salaries and variableincentive plan

• Generous and inclusive benefits offeringincluding retirement benefits plan

• Earned time off program

• Paid vacation and personal care leave

• Learning, development, and advancementopportunities

• Onsite gym with towel service in a nationallandmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront

• Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Temporary, Hybrid

Working environment: Normal office conditions with occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions on operating terminals, roadways and surrounding areas. Required to work off hours occasionally.

This is Canadian-based employment, and it is expected that all employeesmaintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicants selected to moveforward in the hiring process may be subject to background checks, includingbut not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated toemployment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our portcommunity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates includingwomen, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visibleminorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection processand while working with the port authority. If you require support applying toour openings, please contact us at careers@portvancouver.com.

We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territoriesof the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ(Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations andcommitment to reconciliation, please visit our website (https://www.portvancouver.com/community/indigenous-relations/) .