Environment Sr Specialist

NextStar Energy Inc.; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextStar Energy Inc., located in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking a motivated Environmental Sr. Specialist to join the Environment, Health and Safety Team.

The role emphasizes leading day-to-day environmental operations, data integrity, and regulatory compliance within a growing battery manufacturing facility. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil Engineering, Science or related field and a minimum of 5 years of Environmental, EHS experience, with strong data analysis and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil Engineering, Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day environmental operations, track field activity and report discrepancies from standards to Environment Manager.
• Verify and analyze environmental contractor data for compliance with NSE and governmental regulations.
• Maintain environmental equipment data integrity and audit readiness.
• Lead environmental management of change (MOC) for new commissioning, activities to assess and manage environmental impacts associated with process, equipment, material, operational changes.
• Plan and manage environmental sampling activities, including wastewater, stormwater, air, soil, and other applicable environmental media, ensuring proper collection, documentation, chain of custody, and laboratory coordination.
• Lead environmental incident management, including initial assessment, investigation, documentation, corrective actions, regulatory reporting requirements, and follow-up to prevent recurrence.
• Provide technical support/training to Junior Environmental Specialists on environmental initiatives, projects, compliance activities, data analysis, investigations, and day-to-day environmental operations, while supporting continuous improvement of site environmental programs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil Engineering, Science or related field

Job description

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

This posting reflects a current vacancy.

NextStar Energy (NSE) is Canada’s first large-scale battery manufacturing facility. Located in Windsor, Ontario, NextStar Energy is dedicated to the development and innovation of sustainable and efficient energy solutions, empowering the future of mobility.

At NextStar Energy, you’re joining a team where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on your well-being. We provide customized training programs and select global learning opportunities to support your professional development and career growth. Your contributions are valued, and we are creating a company-wide rewards program to recognize them. Our leaders foster a supportive, trusting environment where your voice is heard. We believe that, together, we can achieve more.

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Sr. Specialist in our Environment, Health and Safety Team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day environmental operations, track field activity and report discrepancies from standards to Environment Manager.
• Verify and analyze environmental contractor data for compliance with NSE and governmental regulations.
• Maintain environmental equipment data integrity and audit readiness.
• Lead environmental management of change (MOC) for new commissioning, activities to assess and manage environmental impacts associated with process, equipment, material, operational changes.
• Plan and manageenvironmental sampling activities, including wastewater, stormwater, air, soil, and other applicable environmental media, ensuring proper collection, documentation, chain of custody, and laboratory coordination.
• Lead environmental incident management, including initial assessment, investigation, documentation, corrective actions, regulatory reporting requirements, and follow-up to prevent recurrence.
• Provide technical support/training to Junior Environmental Specialists on environmental initiatives, projects, compliance activities, data analysis, investigations, and day-to-day environmental operations, while supporting continuous improvement of site environmental programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil Engineering, Science or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Environmental, EHS or related experience.
• Strong understanding of EHS operations
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and requirements
• Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to independently interpret environmental data and report findings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

• Masters in Environmental sciences or engineering
• Supervisory experience for EHS operations
• Strong understanding of NSE EHS operations
• Experience in contractor management
• Understanding of NSE waste, recycling and pollution control operations
• Proficiency in advanced MS office suite/Excel, including formulas, data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.

Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better!

NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. NextStar Energy is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.