Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control

Duties

Key Responsibilities

Field and Technical Work:

• Lead a team of erosion professionals and labourers to implement and audit sediment and erosion control programs.
• Prepare, review, and update Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCPs) in accordance with provincial standards and project-specific environmental management plans.
• Ensure ESC measures comply with BCER Environmental Protection and Management Guidelines, local government bylaws, and project-specific Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) conditions (if applicable).
• Conduct routine site inspections during all phases of construction, particularly during high-risk activities such as vegetation clearing, grading, and earthworks.
• Monitor weather conditions and proactively adjust ESC measures to prevent sediment mobilization and protect sensitive environmental features such as streams, wetlands, and fish-bearing watercourses.
• Oversee the correct installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of best management practices (BMPs) including sediment fencing, diversion ditches, check dams, slope stabilization measures, and temporary stormwater management facilities.
• Ensure ESC measures are in place prior to initiating ground disturbance in proximity to environmentally sensitive areas.
• Coordinate with the environmental team to integrate ESC practices into broader Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements.
• Support project managers with scheduling, budgeting, and client communication

Project Management and Reporting:

• Communicate with BCER inspectors, qualified environmental professionals (QEPs), and First Nations environmental monitors to address field compliance issues.
• Prepare and submit ESC inspection reports, incident notifications, and non-compliance reports as required by regulatory permits and project approvals.
• Provide onsite training to contractors and construction personnel on erosion and sediment control protocols and environmental protection measures
• Assist in environmental permitting and development of environmental management plans.
• Coordinate field logistics, data collection, and quality assurance.
• Support project managers with scheduling and budgeting,

Collaboration and Mentorship:

• Collaborate with DWB’s multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, ecologists, and other biologists, to integrate environmental concerns into larger project plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, First Nations, and other key stakeholders to facilitate project success and compliance.