About this Opportunity:

Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, M. Sullivan & Son Limited (“Sullivan”) provides a dynamic work environment with many opportunities for a fulfilling career. We are a family owned and professionally operated General Contractor (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to our communities, and over 110 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career, Sullivan may be right for you. We believe in and support opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

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Your New Role:

The Environmental Manager will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of Sullivans environmental standards, policies, procedures, and programs to ensure regulatory compliance with all municipal, provincial, and federal regulations. Key responsibilities include conducting site inspections, providing training, managing environmental risks, and promoting sustainability initiatives across the company’s construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, a thorough understanding of environmental laws, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams to ensure responsible construction practices.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in our Arnprior, ON office. The role will involve on-site visits across Eastern and Northern Ontario as required.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

While the Environmental Manager is responsible for a multitude of duties, the main functions include:

Leadership & Management

Refine and implement Sullivans environmental systems, policies and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements and ISO 14001 standards.
Further develop Sullivans environmental sustainability standards, initiatives, and targets.
Ensure adherence to all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and permits for construction activities.
Collaborate with senior management to assess performance against corporate sustainability objectives, identifying gaps and drive continuous improvement.
Promote sustainable construction practices through environmental initiatives and programs.
Manage approvals and reporting requirements, acting as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, clients, and partners.

Operations

Permitting & Approvals - Provide guidance on required permits and approvals, managing the permitting process, and maintaining compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal regulations.
Lead Site Compliance - Develop and manage environmental compliance plans, including regulatory reporting, monitoring programs, to ensure responsible construction practices including:
- Site specific environmental management plan
- Sediment and erosion control plan
- Ensure compliance to Excess Soil Regulation (O. Reg. 406/19)
- Contaminated soil management plan
- Dewatering plan
- Air/water monitoring plan
- Project site inspections and audits
- Waste management plan
Incident Response - Develop and oversee emergency response plans for environmental incidents, collaborating with teams to ensure preparedness.
Track and analyze environmental metrics (e.g., waste diversion rates, fuel usage, incident trends), reporting findings to senior leadership.
Training and Awareness - Develop and deliver environmental training programs for employees, subcontractors, and site personnel. Promoting a culture of environmental responsibility throughout the company.

Pursuit

Lead environmental sections of proposals, including tailoring environmental sections of proposals for specific client requirements.
Lead engagement through formal Environment Committees, collaborating with Indigenous Partners on environmental topics, permitting, and community support.
Foster stakeholder relationships with key clients, external regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders, including further developing the use OPG’s EcoVadis program and CNL Sustainability Report.
Work with senior management to identify communication opportunities and represent Sullivans with clients and in public forums to enhance trust and transparency.

Health, Safety, and Environmental:

Adheres to all safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
Communicates and enforces safety standards in conjunction with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Officer.

Quality:

Adheres to all processes and procedures in the Sullivan Integrated Management System (S-IMS).
Ensures the quality of produced efforts reflects the Sullivan quality standards core values.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualifications with experience) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years experience in environmental management, ideally within the construction industry.
Experience with 14001 standards with demonstrated expertise relevant environmental regulations, permitting, soil management, waste disposal, and regulatory reporting.
Demonstrated management of environmental approvals and reporting requirements, acting as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, clients, and partners.
Strong leadership and project management abilities, with the capacity to guide cross-functional teams with excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and community engagement.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Level II Secret Government clearance.

Your Skills:

Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Able to motivate and mentor team members.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Able to multi-task and manage time effectively.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including listening skills.

What We Offer:

Sullivan believes in work-life balance! As part of our commitment to employee well-being, we offer generous vacation time to all full-time employees.
Short-Term Incentive Bonus program.
Comprehensive group benefits program available upon entry.
Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Retirement Pension Plan.
Ongoing training and development programs to support your growth.
Employee & Family assistance program.
Active social club committee fostering team connection and engagement.
A company built on the core values of respect, integrity, and excellence.
Proudly recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.

Sullivan celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Should you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us at humanresources@sullivan.ca with the position you are interested in.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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