Environmental Coordinator - Temporary

ABOUT US:
Established in 1956, BEST is a Canadian janitorial company that aims to create a cleaner world by focusing on communities' social, environmental, and economic impact. We have been recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

When you join the BEST team, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules for head office positions
• Competitive wages and benefits packages
• An excellent company culture, with access to educational grants and regular team events and celebrations
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Opportunities for career advancement, on-the-job training, and upskilling within a quickly growing company

JOB OVERVIEW:
BEST is looking for a junior Environmental Coordinator to implement sustainability-friendly programs, and oversee environmental waste audits for the assigned site across Ontario. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who works both independently and with a team to achieve environmental program initiatives and ensures compliance to related policies and procedures.

Job Location: Burnaby, BC

Shift Type: Monday to Friday 7 am to 3 pm OR Monday to Friday 11 pm to 3 am

Wage: $25.85 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination of environmental projects, ensure deliverables are on schedule and provide overall support. 
• Act as a liaison between site and client managers on all sustainability-related projects.
• Support site compliance with company standards, procedures, and codes.
• Monitor, advise, and train internal and external staff on environmental issues and programs.
• Oversee recycling efforts and train custodial staff on sorting waste.
• Review and critique individual site contractors, sustainability plan and progress.
• Plan, implement, monitor and report on environmental initiatives
• Oversee the annual waste audit and work with environmental organizations.
• Other duties as required per business needs. 

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Environmental Science or related diploma or degree.
• 1-2 years' experience in related experience is considered an asset 
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Intermediate computer and smart phone knowledge with experience using MS Office programs.
• Ability to effectively analyze, plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Multilingual ability considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license in Ontario.
• All potential candidates must pass security and criminal record checks. 

BEST is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We support the hiring of visible minorities, women, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and veterans. We are an equal opportunity employer with the interests of fairness and equality.  We will take the necessary measures to ensure that all applicants have equal access to Best Service Pros job opportunities.