Environment and Carbon Reduction Specialist

DiscoverEE; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Employee Share Ownership Plan

In-store discount

Job summary

Sobeys is seeking an Environment and Carbon Reduction Specialist to join our Energy and Carbon Reduction team within Real Estate, based in Dartmouth, NS and Montreal, QC. You will coordinate environmental remediation and climate action projects across our property portfolio.

Ideal candidates hold a science/engineering-related degree with 3–5 years in environmental management and a strong knowledge of LEED/GRESB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical degree in science, sustainability, environmental sciences, engineering, or commerce.
• 3-5 years related experience in environmental management emphasis on contaminated site regulations, project coordination, sustainability and/ or energy management, strategy, and implementation.
• Strong preference: bilingual English/French (Eng/Fr).
• Strong technical competence in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Environmental assessment and remediation project support for property transactions across National Real Estate, Construction, and Fuels Teams.
• Prepare quarterly environmental report for Board of Directors.
• Support Sobeys 2030 climate action strategy, including project implementation, execution and reporting.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Create and manage POs, change orders, and invoicing.
• Source and procure site-specific equipment for the program.
• Investigate new/emerging emissions-reduction technologies for stores.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Environmental management

Project coordination

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical degree in science, sustainability, environmental sciences, engineering, or commerce

Job description

Overview

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full time opportunity for an Environment and Carbon Reduction Specialist. This role is based out of one our office in Dartmouth, NS, Montreal; QC.

At Sobeys we are committed to climate action and sustainability. Come join our Sobeys climate action team in the Real Estate division as theEnvironment and Carbon Reduction Specialist, In our Energy and Carbon Reduction team. Part of our Climate Action Plan is to reduce our carbon footprint by 55% by 2030 and to benet zero by 2040. We are searching for a teammate who is passionate about the environment and sustainability and can coordinate environment and climate action projects and is a change management champion.

Job Description

This role will work within our real estate, energy and carbon reduction team to support the timely planning and execution of environmental remediation, and climate action projects. This includes:

• Environmental assessment and remediation project specialist for property transactions for the National Real Estate, Construction, and Fuels Teams. Environmental management of Sobeys property portfolio, including regulatory compliance, remediation and management planning
• Prepare quarterly environmental report for Board of Directors
• Support Sobeys 2030 climate action strategy, including project implementation and execution and reporting,
• ensure the projects are completed on time and budget
• Create and manage PO’s, change orders, and invoicing
• Source and procure site-specific equipment for the program
• Investigate new /emerging scope one emissions reducing technologies that can be implemented in our grocery stores.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or technical degree in field such as science, sustainability, environmental sciences, or engineering, or commerce
• 3-5 years related experience in environmental management emphasis on contaminated site regulations, project coordination, sustainability and/ or energy management, strategy, and implementation
• Strong preference: Bilingual (Eng / Fr)
• A strong technical competence in Microsoft Office applications, including word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook.
• A strong understanding and working knowledge of green building practices and reporting such as LEED, GRESB, and others.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as member of large national team.

Who we are

Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn more about our story and culture:

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life.

• Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.