DescriptionWhy 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.
Your contribution!
The Environmental Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that Innergex’s renewable energy projects comply with environmental regulations and sustainability standards. The Coordinator works closely with Innergex’s in-house project teams – including Development, Construction, and Operation - to identify potential environmental risks and implement mitigation measures. Central focus of the position is to make sure Innergex’s projects are operated and developed in compliance with our existing environmental permits and approvals, and within current applicable federal, provincial/state and local regulations.
Your day-to-day!
- Critically review and oversee completion, by third-party specialist consultants, of baseline and long-term environmental monitoring programs, and environmental assessments for development and operation of hydroelectric, wind and solar projects.
- Assist with the preparation of compliance documentation to be submitted to regulatory agencies, such as data review and analyses, annual compliance reports, environmental studies and notifications and management plans.
- Work with project teams to ensure that environmental considerations are incorporated into project design and construction/operational plans.
- Monitor and report on the environmental performance of our renewable energy projects.
- Liaise with government agencies and support efforts to secure and maintain agency permits and approvals.
- Collaborate with internal multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., engineering, land, community, legal) to support preparation and filing of permit and approval applications within the required timelines.
- Assess and propose draft responses to environmental stakeholder inquiries and participate in community engagement efforts as required.
- Research topics and develop preliminary solutions to ongoing environmental project tasks.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of environmental laws and regulations relevant to Innergex projects in operation or development (federal, provincial/state, municipal).
- Make routine use of tools such as tracking tables, lists, schedules, and other innovative methods, including Salesforce (our in-house commitment tracking system) and ERP.
- Other tasks to support sound environmental management of Innergex’s assessment and development of renewable energy projects as required.
Your skills, our requirements!
- Undergraduate degree as a Biologist (preferred), Environmental Engineer, or related environmental program experience in the natural resources sector (experience with field work valuable).
- 1-3 years of experience, preferably in environmental consulting, government, or industry.
- Experience in the renewable energy (hydro, solar, wind, battery energy storage) is an asset.
- Experience overseeing the use of specialist environmental consultants.
- Experience coordinating and overseeing various federal, provincial, and municipal level permitting/approval processes.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- Available to travel throughout Western Canada and work away from home for short periods (1-3 days) to visit operation and development sites, attend agency and community meetings, as required.
- Strong sense of ownership for individual tasks and overall team objectives.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and advance specific tasks and projects to conclusion without extensive oversight.
- Detailed-orientated and able to think critically about tasks and process.
- Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Enthusiasm, eagerness to learn and work in a seasoned team and environmental professionals.
- An interest in environmental issues and responsible natural resource development.
Additional considerations!
- The position will be based in the Vancouver (BC) office.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- This position is a P1 level with a base salary range of $61,000 - $80,000, exclusive of fringe benefits and/or potential bonuses.
Our benefits!
- Competitive salary and annual bonus;
- Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season;
- 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions;
- Group retirement and stock purchase plans with employer participation;
- Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
- Hybrid work model;
- Career development opportunities;
- Offices accessible by public transportation.
Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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