Environmental Expert

Lallemand; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance plan

Registered pension plan

Job summary

Lallemand in Mirabel, Quebec is hiring an Environmental Expert to lead environmental initiatives across its manufacturing sites. This role involves monitoring effluent management performance, calculating environmental performance indicators, and developing action plans to reduce the environmental footprint. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in environmental engineering, have strong analytical and communication skills, and possess 1–2 years of experience in sustainability. A competitive salary of $61,000 to $87,000 with a performance bonus and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in sustainability, preferably in the agri-food or biotechnology sector.
• Ability to interpret chemical and microbiological results.
• Experience in continuous improvement, environmental compliance, or technical optimization (an asset).

Responsibilities

• Monitor effluent management performance and provide operational recommendations.
• Calculate monthly environmental performance indicators for LHS sites.
• Develop annual action plans to reduce environmental footprint.

Skills

Strong data analysis skills (advanced Excel)

Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes

Knowledge of environmental indicators

Strong analytical skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Professional-level proficiency in English

Excellent oral and written communication skills in French

Education

Master’s degree in environmental engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the LHS Director of Operations, the Environmental Expert will play a central role in the development and implementation of our environmental initiatives. The Environmental Expert will be responsible for analyzing the performance of biotreatment processes as well as the environmental impact of operations across LHS’s three manufacturing sites in Quebec. He or she will propose improvements to reduce our industrial footprint, while adhering to best practices in productivity, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring of Effluent Management Performance
  • Provide daily operational recommendations based on routine analyses to optimize effluent treatment (e.g., bioreactor feed scheduling, transfers to external treatment).
  • Monitor facility performance using daily-updated indicators to predict process behavior, anticipate required adjustments, and support future production needs.
  • Collaborate with Planning and Operations teams to link production sequences with treatment system performance.
• Environmental Analysis and Optimization
  • Calculate monthly environmental performance indicators for the three LHS sites (energy consumption, waste generation per unit produced).
  • Conduct internal and external benchmarking to identify improvement opportunities and present findings to Plant Management and Operations leadership.
  • Identify, test, and recommend, in collaboration with Engineering and Operations, investments aimed at improving plant performance or effluent treatment efficiency.
  • Develop an annual action plan to reduce the environmental footprint of the three sites; monitor progress and report on results.
  • Organize the ISO 14001 Gap Analysis for the three sites and prepare the action plan leading to multisite certification in 2026.
  • Prepare and submit Lallemand’s corporate ESG indicators.
• Collaboration and Documentation
  • Develop a collaborative network with the Saint-Simon plant (LHS France) and other business units to share best practices and lessons learned.
  • Draft procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation required for this scope of activities.

Employment Conditions

• Employment Type: Permanent position
• Work Location: 12035 Arthur‑Sicard Street, Mirabel, Quebec, J7J 0E9 (Harmonium 2 Plant)
• International travel: Less than 5%
• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Salary: $61,000 to $87,000, with potential performance bonus
• Benefits: Group insurance plan and registered pension plan

Company Contact Information

Lallemand Solutions Santé Inc.

17975 Gouverneurs Street
Mirabel, QC J7J 0E9

Phone: 450‑433‑9139

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 579‑637‑2159

Technical skills

Required

• Master’s degree in environmental engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in sustainability, preferably in the agri-food or biotechnology sector
• Strong data analysis skills (advanced Excel or equivalent tools) and ability to interpret chemical and microbiological results
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes (ideally biological systems)
• Knowledge of environmental indicators (energy, waste, ESG)

An asset

• Experience in continuous improvement, environmental compliance, or technical optimization
• Experience with, or exposure to, an Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)

Personal abilities

Required

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, autonomy, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and produce clear technical reports and procedures
• Professional-level proficiency in English (bilingual), required to communicate with business units worldwide
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French

General criteria

Required

• Availability to work in an industrial environment and to travel occasionally between sites

Please note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.