About this role
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR
Employment Type: Fulltime Contract (1 year contract)
Salary Range: $30-$35/hr
(Subject to education and/or experience or a combination of both)
Position Summary:
We are seeking (2) Environmental Monitors to work as a team on the Northeast Power Line (NEPL), and North Shore Link (NSL) projects in collaboration with Hydro One Networks Inc. (HONI) and Waasmoowin Opportunities and Consultation Council (WOCC).
The Environmental Monitor will act as a guardian of land, water, and cultural heritage sites, ensuring construction practices on the NEPL and NSL projects are adhering to and respecting the established environmental assessment protection plan. Training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
• Understanding & awareness of construction activities.
• Understanding & awareness of environmental compliance and traditional land use protection requirements.
• Strict adherence to health and safety requirement.
• Completion of checklists.
• Community engagement activities.
• Field observation and note-taking.
• Data collection & documentation, in both written and digital formats.
• Regular reporting to First Nation and WOCC Project Team.
• Compliance issues tracking & follow up.
• Ongoing training as required.
Qualifications:
• Strong interest in environmental and cultural heritage protection.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Comfortable working outdoors for prolonged periods of time.
• Confident outdoor skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience using computers or tablets.
• Ability to read and understand project communications.
• Ability to work extended hours from time to time and on both weekdays and weekends.
• Valid Class “G” drivers license is a requirement.
**Upon hire, the successful candidate must submit a Police Criminal Reference Check. ** **
The deadline for applications is OCTOBER 23, 2026 at NOON
Interested applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter, two (2) work-related references, one (1) character reference, along with applicable education diplomas/certifications to:
CONFIDENTIAL: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR
c/o Human Resources
Whitefish River First Nation
17-A Rainbow Ridge Road, P.O. Box 188; Birch Island, ON P0P1A0
Email applications can be emailed to [email protected]
At Whitefish River First Nation, we value diversity and inclusion. Miigwetch to all who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. $30 - $35 / Hourly