Environmental Affairs Associate Specialist

Canon Canada; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Life insurance

RRSP matching

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Volunteer/community programs

Job summary

Canon Canada is seeking an Environmental Affairs Associate Specialist to support ISO 14001 compliance and environmental initiatives. Hybrid work is available, with responsibilities spanning internal audits, EPR data coordination, and environmental campaigns.

The role involves collaborating with multiple departments, preparing sustainability reports, and ensuring employees receive current environmental and safety training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sustainability or CSR.
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience.
• Strong project and process management to ensure ISO 14001 compliance and Canadian legislation.
• Excellent analytical skills to review legislation or audits and recommend changes.

Responsibilities

• Support Environmental Affairs team with ISO 14001 compliance and internal checks.
• Coordinate collection/review/submission of EPR data from multiple provinces.
• Track product sales, weights, and packaging for PRO compliance.
• Plan and run Canon's environmental events and campaigns.
• Collaborate with corporate communications/marketing on environmental campaigns.
• Prepare regional/corporate environmental data and sustainability reports.
• Ensure employees have up-to-date environmental/health/safety information and training.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

MS Office/Google Workspace

ISO 14001 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental sustainability or CSR

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

• Do you love working with documentation and compliance?
• Do you want to ensure that everyone at Canon is aware of and understands Canon’s environmental management system?
• Do you enjoy getting employees engaged with environmental initiatives?

Environmental Affairs Associate Specialist - Hybrid

• Do you love working with documentation and compliance?
• Do you want to ensure that everyone at Canon is aware of and understands Canon’s environmental management system?
• Do you enjoy getting employees engaged with environmental initiatives?

As an Environmental Affairs Associate Specialist will be responsible for ISO 14001 environmental standards compliance. Your ability to build relationships and recommend solutions will help you to ensure compliance with government regulations and promote environmental awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Environmental Affairs team in working with General Affairs and business units to meet ISO 14001 standards. Conduct internal environmental checks and develop and follow through on plans to address issues.
• Organizing the collection, review, and submission of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) data from multiple provinces.
• Track product sales, weights, and packaging details to ensure compliance with provincial programs and Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs).
• Planning and carrying out Canon’s main employee and community environmental events. This includes running the national Branch Out volunteer program and the yearly Environmental Education Day with local schools and environmental groups.
• Working with departments such as corporate communications and marketing to plan, create, and run company-wide environmental awareness campaigns and green activities.
• Tracking, organizing, and preparing regional, corporate, and provincial environmental data and sustainability reports for Canon USA and Canon Japan.
• Helping make sure all employees have the latest environmental, health, and safety information and training.

To Succeed, You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sustainability or corporate social responsibility
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience
• Strong project and process management skills to ensure that the company complies with ISO 14001 standards, and Canadian legislation by defining process and procedures
• Excellent analytical skills to review environmental legislation or audit reports, and recommend any changes necessary to comply
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good computer and technical skills, including Microsoft Office/Google Space
• Lead Audit Certification for ISO 14001 is considered an asset

Why Join?

HYBRID WORK

• We offer a Hybrid work schedule. You will be in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays each week, and can work from home for the remainder of the week (subject to specific business needs requiring office attendance)
• When working from home, a reliable internet connection is required. Remote work is supported with cloud-based applications and collaboration tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage plan that includes medical, dental and vision
• Life insurance, disability and wellness programs
• Vacation, Paid Personal Time and Sick days
• Matching RRSP contribution & Profit-Sharing Program
• Tuition Assistance Program for professional continuing education
• Discounts on Canon products, retailers, memberships and more!

EMPLOYEE PERKS

• Free coffee and snacks
• On-site cafeteria and outdoor patio
• Employee gym and fitness centre
• Employee referral program
• Inspire Program, online peer-to-peer recognition for redeemable points on hundreds of products
• Community involvement
• Employee Appreciation Events
• One (1) current vacancy exist.
• Canon Canada Inc. is committed to transparent and fair compensation and job postings. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.
• Compensation Range: $58,700-62,000 annually.

Canon has been at the forefront of digital imaging innovation for more than 80 years. Since 1973, Canon Canada has been the leading provider of consumer, business and professional digital imaging solutions to Canadians.

At Canon Canada, we've established a diverse culture that's made us a respected and successful industry leader. Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei: all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future. We have been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's best employers for diversity.

We are committed to environmental sustainability and have established programs that support our Kyosei philosophy and Environmental Charter. Since 2019, Canon Canada has been named one of Canada's Greenest Employers, an award that recognizes employers leading the way in creating a culture of environmental awareness.

We offer comprehensive health and wellness benefits, learning and development opportunities, recognition programs and other perks. We want your career with us to be a journey, and we provide the tools to help you contribute and succeed from Day 1.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting and celebrating the diversity in our workforce. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment. Canon Canada is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. For applicants requiring accommodation in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired, please contact us at [e-mail] or at 1-855-531-3850 or 905-863-8713. To learn more about Canon Canada, visit careers.canon.ca.