Environmental Coordinator

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Taggart Construction Limited Job Title: Environmental Coordinator Company: Taggart Construction Limited Reports to: Environmental Manager Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa ON Vacancy Status: This is an active job opening. Taggart Construction Limited is actively hiring for this position. About Us For more than 75 years, Taggart Construction Limited has built the essential services people in Ottawa and Kingston use every day. Taggart Construction specializes in heavy civil construction, residential and commercial site servicing, sewers and watermain installation, site grading, and road construction across Eastern Ontario. But we build more than just infrastructure — we also build strong, lasting relationships with our partners and community. As part of the Taggart Group, Taggart Construction is a proud, family-owned business benefiting from long-standing stability and continued growth, offering a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career. At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success. Building integrity, quality, and community together. About this Role Taggart Construction Ltd is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Environmental Coordinator to support our operations. Reporting to the Environmental Manager, you will play a key role in environmental compliance, monitoring, reclamation, and sustainability initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, problem-solving, and ensuring operations meet or exceed environmental and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: Environmental Monitoring and Reporting: Coordinate field programs and oversee the development and timely submission of annual reports and other required federal and provincial reports. Assist with the collection, analysis, and reporting of environmental data related to water, soil, and biodiversity, including the management of third-party contractors. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards, preparing environmental reports as required by provincial and federal regulators. Maintain and update environmental monitoring systems, tracking performance against targets and environmental regulations. Regulatory Compliance: Advise company personnel on environmental issues related to project, design, construction, operations, and closure phases. Conduct internal environmental audits and assessments to ensure compliance with permits and standards. Foster a culture of environmental responsibility across the workforce by ensuring awareness of key environmental issues and regulations. Environmental Assessments: Assist in preparing and reviewing environmental assessments for new projects and expansions. Evaluate the environmental impact of existing operations and recommend mitigation strategies. Contribute to the development and execution of environmental management plans and programs. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Basic understanding of environmental regulations, sustainability principles, and environmental management practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with experience using data collection and reporting tools. Familiarity with environmental management software and basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) considered an asset. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and work as part of a team. Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and environmental sustainability. Internship, volunteer, or other practical experience supporting environmental projects or sustainability initiatives is considered an asset. Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment Construction environment can be difficult conditions, loud, busy and will also require both outdoor and indoor work. Manual dexterity required- Moving from site to site in construction areas can be challenging. Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation Accommodation Requests The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to with your request. Salary Range The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions. Thank You for Considering Taggart Construction Limited Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Construction Limited. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Taggart Construction Limited and are not eligible for compensation. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.