Engineer, Environmental, Health & Safety

Overview

Overview:

We are seeking an Environmental Compliance Engineer/Specialist to lead the site’s Environmental program through people engagement, ownership of programs, and influence. Provides technical expertise, proactive actions, regulatory compliance, and consultation on program/policy execution. Acts as a coach and mentor to all site personnel in effective environmental processes and principles.

Responsibilities

• Leads Environmental Management System and environmental programs and initiatives
• Champions issue resolutions and environmental improvement efforts.
• Maintains site compliance to local, provincial and federal environmental regulations and keep up-to-date knowledge of evolving legislation
• Interfaces with regulatory agencies to ensure permits, licenses, reporting, and responses are accurate and completed appropriately.
• Assesses and develops EHS programs and strategies to ensure continued compliance, continual improvement, reasonableness, and practical execution.
• Manages site sustainability and regulatory reporting (NPRI, GHG, annual reports, approval).
• Engages all levels of the organization around environment.
• Responsible for environmental training and promoting environmental awareness across site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Engineering and/or Environment (will consider experience in lieu of degree).
• 5+ years of experience required in manufacturing (pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or refining).
• ISO 14001 knowledge recommended. 
• Experience in leading improvement efforts/projects in a highly collaborative environment.
• Waste and air permitting experience/knowledge desired.
• Experience with Regulatory Agency interactions.
• Strong leadership competencies and ability to champion issues, ideas, and initiatives.
• Knowledge of Environmental regulations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lead influentially, high level of ownership, and an entrepreneurial spirit.