Environment Sr Specialist

NextStar Energy; Windsor; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NextStar Energy, located in Windsor, Ontario, seeks an Environmental Senior Specialist to lead day-to-day environmental operations within the EHS team. You will verify contractor data, manage environmental MOC for new commissioning, and coordinate waste management at a large-scale facility.

The role requires a strong background in environmental regulations, data analysis, and effective communication. This position supports training and continuous improvement of site environmental programs.

Qualifications

• 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 project coordination skills.
• 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.

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 and activities to assess and manage environmental impacts.
• Coordinate site Total Waste Management Operation & Optimization.
• Plan and manage environmental sampling activities (wastewater, stormwater, air, soil, etc.), ensuring proper collection and chain of custody.
• Lead environmental incident management, including initial assessment, investigation, corrective actions, and regulatory reporting.
• Provide technical support and training to Junior Environmental Specialists on environmental initiatives, projects, compliance activities, data analysis, investigations, and day-to-day environmental operations.

Skills

EHS operations

Project coordination

Environmental data analysis

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

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.
• Coordinate site Total Waste Management Operation & Optimization.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 project coordination skills
• 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.

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.