Environment Management Systems Specialist

Saputo Inc.; Tavistock; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy manufacturer is seeking an EMS Specialist to manage environmental responsibilities in a manufacturing facility. This role involves deploying corporate environmental systems, analyzing sustainability data, and driving cost-reduction initiatives, all while fostering a culture of environmental awareness across the site.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Full range of group insurance benefits

Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution

Health and wellness program in the workplace

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in Environmental Compliance/Sustainability roles.
• Experience with environmental management systems.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial and local environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental responsibilities at a dairy manufacturing site.
• Lead site-level initiatives for sustainability and compliance.
• Analyze environmental performance data.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Motivational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science/Engineering or diploma in environmental science

Tools

MS Office

PLC’s

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview Of The Role

The EMS Specialist will address and manage the environmental responsibilities related to a major dairy manufacturing facility including being the lead in environmental stewardship at the site.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Aid in the deployment and site management of the new corporate Environmental Management System (EMS);
• Ensure the site clearly understands, leadership-endorsed environmental objectives and targets to work towards;
• Determine what factors/processes/systems have the greatest impact on the site's environmental sustainability KPIs (water, wastewater, waste, energy, etc.);
• Lead the site's effort to identify and manage significant environmental aspects (New Aspect Register);
• Conduct assessments to identify behaviors, processes, controls and technology to manage risk and drive improvement;
• Assess site-level training needs, arrange relevant training and ensure training records are updated;
• Raise awareness and ownership of environmental performance within the site;
• Analyze environmental and sustainability data to understand environmental performance, ensure compliance with permit conditions and identify trends;
• Engage appropriate plant personnel to roll-out new controls for improved risk management / continuous improvement on significant environmental aspects.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through reduction at source efforts.
  
  
  

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to develop relationships and effectively influence at all levels internally (peers and management) and externally (regulators);
• Highly motivated self-starter that can operate independently with minimum supervision;
• Can motivate others and drive change using internal and external resources
• Strong reasoning ability - capable of breaking down complex problems into pieces that can be solved with data, analysis, assumptions, and judgment;
• Ability to train on and implement new methodologies;
• Technical capacity for assessing and optimizing utility systems (steam, compressed air, refrigeration, etc.), including know-how for calculating theoretical/actual performance improvements and associated savings;
• Working knowledge of federal, provincial and local environmental standards and regulations;
• Working knowledge of relevant ISO standards, including the 14000 and 50000 family of standards, a plus;
• Understanding of programs like EPA Energy Star;
• Familiarity with MS Office, PLC’s, process instrumentation and ability to read process drawings.
• Working knowledge of SQF and/or BRC(British Retail Consortium) is an asset
  
  
  

Education and experience :

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering and/or diploma in environmental science or background in a relevant discipline, with a strong preference for engineering, environmental, environmental health and safety or sustainability;
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Environmental Compliance and/or Environmental Sustainability roles, with specific experience in:
• Implementing and reviewing/auditing environmental management systems.
• Implementing an effective resource conservation (climate/water/waste) program in a manufacturing setting.
• Engaging and influencing internal audiences around the benefits of sound environmental management.
• Collecting, analyzing and reporting environmental and sustainability data.
• Experience with responding to requests around Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility (Carbon Disclosure Project, Walmart Index, SEDEX, etc.);
• Understanding of Manufacturing Practices within the food and beverage industry and how this relates to environmental issues;
• Relevant Professional certifications a plus.
  
  

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price
  
  
  

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.