About Us

Making this Province work is no small job.
 

The Environmental Services Team of the Department of Public Works plays a pivotal role in advancing infrastructure projects and managing risks to our environment. The team supports the planning, design and construction for highways, buildings, and other public assets by helping understand and successfully navigate complex environmental regulatory processes. From environmental assessments to permits and approvals, we work to ensure projects meet compliance requirements while minimizing environmental impact. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Environmental Services, perfect for a person who has broad, well developed technical skills in the planning and execution of infrastructure projects, and specifically navigating environmental regulatory processes.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Highway Engineering and Capital Programs, you will lead a team of engineers and environmental scientists who identify environmental issues and develop solutions to advance infrastructure projects.

The manager is accountable for providing effective management and delivery of environmental design and environmental science services for the execution of: provincial major infrastructure, including construction of highways and buildings, and remediation; maintenance and operation of highways and Public Works managed facilities; managing environmental contingent liabilities associated with contaminated sites; Public Works compliance with environmental legislation and associated regulations, including development of policies and procedures that support compliance.

Primary Accountabilities

The Manager, Environmental Services will play an integral role leading a fast-paced and dynamic team. The successful candidate will likely be someone that feels comfortable collaborating, advising, and building solutions to complex, multi-pronged problems.

Some of the primary responsibilities will be:

• Accountable to complete environmental screening and studies for all major highway and bridge design projects undertaken by Public Works Highway Engineering and Construction, prior to construction in keeping with good practice and compliance with provincial and federal environmental legislation. Conduct formal environmental assessments, including public consultation, as required by legislation and manage implementation of associated conditions of approval.

• Support major infrastructure construction undertaken by the Public Works Building Services Division, as well as construction and maintenance, and property acquisition/disposal undertaken by Public Works, including re-development, and restoration of provincial properties. This includes conducting phased environmental site investigations to identify potential environmental liabilities, as well as regulated building material inventories, followed by developing and implementing the necessary environmental remediation plans including the replacement of underground fuel oil storage and dispensing equipment as per regulations, and environmentally appropriate deconstruction including removal and disposal of regulated building materials.

• Maintain a wetland bank in support of provincial infrastructure and maintenance activities. Design and implement fish habitat restoration projects, as required. Manage program for Public Works regulated drinking water supplies, including regulated monitoring and design and installation of on-site water supplies, and troubleshooting. Provide support to other provincial departments as required.

• Manage Public Works impacted sites in accordance with Contaminated Site Regulations and industry best practices. Forecast environmental contingent liabilities in accordance with recognized accounting standards. Use risk-based processes to prioritize investigations.  Provide support to other provincial departments and agencies, as requested. Manage program for Public Works petroleum storage tanks, including design, installation and maintenance of fuel storage and dispensing systems.

• Manage complex site decommissioning projects, including regulated materials abatement and building deconstruction, with expertise in specifications and tendering, contract management and dispute resolution. Manage standing offers for procurement of various environmental services, including: environmental consulting services; senior environmental advisory services; water testing; and petroleum systems installation and maintenance. In addition, prepares public tenders for construction services for remediation and deconstruction of buildings and other infrastructure; and administers resulting contracts.

Qualifications and Experience

Completion of a Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering plus several years of related experience which must include managing people, projects and contracts or an acceptable equivalent. A thorough applied understanding of environmental legislation, regulations and standards is required.

It is required that you are a licensed (or eligible to be licensed) as a Professional Engineer registered with Engineers Nova Scotia and an asset if you meet or are close to meeting the “Site Professional” qualification specified in the Nova Scotia Contaminated Sites Regulations.

Demonstrated skills in the areas of financial management, time management, project and policy development, and human resource management are required, including knowledge of the Health and Safety Act and Regulations. Other core skills necessary for this position include sound judgement, strong problem solving and decision-making abilities, effective verbal and written communication skills. Previous experience working with other government organizations and community stakeholders is an asset.
 

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Benefits

Based on the employment status the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting sitting for long periods of time.

Travel throughout the province is required.
 

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless career paths.