Overview
Environmental Advisor – Aquatic Jobs in Pickering, Canada at Ontario Power Generation
Status: Permanent Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: 4 Year University Degree in appropriate field of Engineering or Science
Base
Location:
Pickering, ON (position will likely move to Oshawa at a future date)
Shift: Days
Travel: 25%
Final date to receive applications: April 21, 2026
Job Overview
Reporting to the Section Manager – Environment Programs, the Environmental Advisor provides technical leadership and regulatory support to ensure OPG’s Federal Fisheries Act Compliance and commitments are implemented effectively. This role supports 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.
The successful candidate will work closely with internal station teams and corporate functions and will maintain constructive relationships with provincial and federal agencies to support approvals, authorizations, and ongoing compliance.
Key Accountabilities
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of OPG’s Environmental Management System (EMS) and related environmental programs, with an emphasis on the aquatic program.
- Lead and support the planning, design, and execution of technical studies and monitoring programs related to fish populations, offsets, mitigation measures and I&E.
- Prepare, submit, and support execution of fisheries-related permits, approvals, and authorizations (e.g., applications, supporting documentation, compliance plans, reporting).
- Provide regulatory interpretation and practical compliance advice to operational and project teams, including identifying risks, recommending controls, and supporting corrective actions.
- Liaise with and represent OPG in engagements with regulators and agencies (e.g., Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), MECP, MNR, and other applicable authorities) to support permit conditions, authorizations, and compliance expectations.
- Coordinate environmental governance documentation, program standards, and supporting procedures; ensure documentation remains current and aligned with regulatory and corporate requirements; monitor and evaluate environmental performance using data and metrics; support audits, self-assessments, non-conformance management, and performance improvement planning.
- Prepare high-quality internal and external reports and communications, including technical summaries, compliance reporting, and briefings for senior leaders and other stakeholders.
- Participate on internal and external committees and working groups to support fisheries management, environmental stewardship initiatives, and regulatory modernization efforts where relevant.
- Contribute to business planning and budgeting by identifying program needs, resource requirements, and opportunities to improve environmental outcomes and operational efficiency; provide guidance and oversight to staff or consultants as required for specific studies and programs.
Qualifications
- 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.
Title: Environmental Advisor – Aquatic
Company: Ontario Power Generation
Location: Pickering, Canada
Category:
