Environmental Monitor

Economic DevelopmentFull TimeBritish Columbia

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INDIGENOUS MONITOR - JOB REQUIREMENTS


Department: Economic Development

Reports to: Director of Economic Development



1. General Requirements

• Understanding of and ability to perform job requirements as outlined in the Indigenous Monitor Contractor Qualification Specification form;

• Valid driver’s license;

• Smart cellular phone;

• iPad and specified Applications;

• Flexibility in terms of work schedule to accommodate construction schedule (e.g., up to 12 hours per day and possible shift rotation of 14 days on / 7 days off or 6 days on / 1

day off or 10 days on 4 days off);

• Be equipped for working in all types of weather conditions;

• Completion of all required training including Trans Mountain Expansion Project

Specific Training,

• General Construction Contractor (GCC) training, as well as compliance management system training;

• Compliance with Trans Mountain and GCCs Project Health and Safety Plans including those associated with COVID-19;

• Arrive on site, as scheduled, with all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as outlined in the Worksite Requirements;

• Completed pre-access screening as outlined in the Worksite Requirements prior to arrival at the worksite;

• Follow Trans Mountain policies.


2. Additional Requirements


2.1 Consultant Requirements:

• Access to a Pick-up truck as required based on specific Project location (insured and site equipped as per Worksite Requirements);

• Be prepared to cover costs of all expenses associated with fieldwork (i.e., accommodation, meals, truck, fuel) to be reimbursed as per consultant agreement;

• Work with IM Coordinator and Lead EI to coordinate all mobilization details (i.e., work schedule, training, accommodation options);

• In certain Project areas, residing in Project camp accommodations for non-local workers may be



Appendix B


Certifications and Training

Certifications

The Indigenous Monitor will be required to have the following current certifications from a reputable provider. Additional certifications may be required pending GCC-requirements:


Certification/Requirement Description

H2S Alive or H2S Awareness (dependent on work location) Certified course by Enform or Energy Safety Canada

UTV Certified course held by the Alberta Safety Council or other companies accredited under the Alberta Safety Council or Canada Safety Council.

Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST) This course gives an overview of various health and safety topics specific to construction. The course is available online and can be taken through any of the following companies: Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC)/ British Columbia Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) / Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) or alike.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Drug and Alcohol Test administered by SureHire / CannAmm; prior approval is required if using a different company to administer tests.

A clearance letter by the company who administered the test is required. The test must be taken within 30 days prior to worker’s first day on the Project.


Note: Indigenous Monitors may take equivalent courses offered by other providers but must provide name(s) of other providers to the IM Coordinator for review and approval prior to talking the course(s). Certification/Requirements may vary depending on the GCCs requirements. The IM Coordinator will advise of requirements prior to mobilizing to site.


Training

The following Project-specific training will be required, but may not be limited to:

Level 1 - Contractor spread-specific training plus TMEP training Level 2 – Intermediate Environmental Compliance

Level 3 - Advanced Environmental Inspection

Additional online training is required and will be coordinated through the IM Coordinator.


COVID-19

Trans Mountain and Trans Mountain Expansion Project requires all contractors and subcontractors to adhere to internal health and safety programs as well as any municipal, provincial and federal guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.

The following documents provide information related to COVID-19 measures that must be adhered to:


• Trans Mountain COVID-19 Self-Declaration and Guidance

• Trans Mountain Site Access Temperature Screening Protocol

• Trans Mountain Safety Precautions When Working Within 2m of Other Workers Guideline

• Trans Mountain Extended Workforce Rapid Response Form


Trans Mountain will provide training on COVID-19 measures prior to mobilizing to site. Updated COVID-

19 related requirements may be provided and required as the Project progresses which must be adhered to. Workers must follow all on-site COVID-19 requirements.





APPENDIX C

Indigenous Monitor


Department: Economic Development Department

Position Title: Indigenous Monitor

Reports to: Director of Economic Development


Summary of Organizational Responsibilities:


Job Description

Reporting to the Lead Environmental Inspector (Lead EI) or designate, the Indigenous Monitor (IM) is responsible to provide environmental, cultural and archaeological monitoring services, focusing on traditional land use (TLU)/traditional marine resource use (TMRU) areas along the Project alignment during the construction of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP). The IM will monitor compliance with the environmental, cultural and archaeological commitments made by the Project to the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) and other government entities, as well as any commitments made pursuant to a Regulatory Permit or Approval related to TMEP.


Roles and Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the Environmental Inspection team.

2. Work alongside the Environmental Inspectors (EIs) to provide traditional knowledge and assist the EIs and Resource Specialists when dealing with TLU/TMRU and cultural/heritage resource sites. IMs will monitor and report on the potential protection requirements set out in the Project documents and commitments concerning TLU/TMRU areas.

3. Support chance-find identification of environmental resources and archaeological sensitivities that have indigenous cultural and heritage values along the Project footprint.

4. Be knowledgeable of site related environmental/archaeological documents (e.g., Environmental Protection Plans [EPPs], Environmental Alignment Sheets, other Environmental Management Plans) and Project decisions and commitments related to those documents.

5. Complete all applicable safety, compliance and technical training as outlined below.

6. Monitor the implementation of mitigation measures specifically intended to minimize TLU/TMRU and cultural/heritage impacts.

7. Provide feedback to the Lead EI on the effectiveness of the mitigation measures.

8. Attend regularly scheduled (e.g. EI daily meeting, tailgate meeting) meetings and discuss any issues of concern that pertain to indigenous cultural and heritage resources.

9. Monitor the implementation of contingency measures, as required

10. Participate in environmental sampling and other environmental inspection duties, as directed, which may include:

• Inspection and tracking of equipment cleaning

• Marking of environmentally sensitive sites (e.g., riparian areas, watercourses, rare plant sites, and wildlife areas (trails, mineral licks, dens, nests, lodges)

• Work with wildlife salvage crews regarding certain species at risk prior to clearing and grading;

• Assessing pre-construction conditions of watercourse crossings, wetlands and riparian areas; and

• Other duties as directed and as qualified to perform.

11. Prepare and submit daily reports and other records (e.g., photographs) with regards to the Project activities and submit to the Lead EI. The daily report will follow an established format.

12. Follow pre-established protocols for feeding back information to Indigenous groups, as outlined in the sub-contractor agreement established between the participating Indigenous community and TMEP.

13. Additional support as required.


Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The following PPE is required, but may not be limited to:

• Class 2; Level 2 hi-visibility vest on either orange or yellow background

• Canadian Standards Association (CSA)-approved steel-toed boots

• CSA-approved safety glasses

• CSA-approved hard hat

• Fire resistant clothing with stripes when on brownfield sites or on a horizontal directional drill (HDD) site


Please note: All work on Brownfield Operations sites requires workers to be clean shaven.