OPG is hiring an Environmental Advisor - Aquatic to provide technical leadership and regulatory support to ensure OPG's Federal Fisheries Act Compliance and commitments are implemented effectively. The role involves supporting environmental program delivery and compliance performance, with a focus on fisheries management, impingement and entrainment (I&E) assessments, offsets, permitting/authorizations, and technical studies related to fish populations and fish habitat.
Requirements
- A four-year university degree in an appropriate field such as Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related discipline.
- 6–8 years of progressive experience in environmental management, environmental compliance, fisheries management, aquatic ecology, permitting, and/or environmental monitoring programs (RA)
- Demonstrated experience designing and executing environmental programs and technical studies (including data analysis, interpretation, and defensible reporting).
- Strong working knowledge of applicable environmental legislation, approvals, and permitting processes relevant to fisheries and aquatic habitat protection.
- Proven ability to engage effectively with regulators and external stakeholders, influence outcomes, and manage relationships in a professional and credible manner.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities, including participating in engagement or consultation activities related to environmental studies or project planning. Demonstrated ability to build respectful, collaborative relationships and incorporate community knowledge and perspectives into environmental decision-making.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports, compliance submissions, and briefings for internal leadership audiences
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to translate technical findings into practical recommendations for operational teams, be proficient with common data and reporting tools (e.g., Access and presentation tools)
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation time
- Retirement plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible work arrangements
