Environmental Facilitator

Pursue Diverse; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Bonus program

Excellent benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement and training

Job summary

Tolko is seeking an Environmental Facilitator for the High Prairie OSB Division in High Prairie, Alberta. The role focuses on leading environmental programs, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations, Tolko policies, and industry best practices.

Join a modern OSB facility and help drive sustainable operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in environmental science or engineering, strong regulatory interpretation, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, environmental engineering or related discipline.
• Experience at industrial facilities is an asset.
• Ability to interpret environmental regulations and standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication, especially technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete activities related to collection, assessment, and reporting of environmental monitoring data.
• Provide guidance and develop employee education on environmental standards and regulatory requirements.
• Complete routine audits to ensure environmental compliance and facilitate corrective actions.
• Support the preparation of various reports.
• Evaluate and improve environmental monitoring programs, including SOPs or equipment improvements.
• Coordinate and support contracted work as required.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Office software

Environmental regulations

Education

Degree in environmental science or environmental engineering

Tools

Office software

Job description

Environmental Facilitator

High Prairie, Alberta

Our Environmental Facilitators play a critical role in protecting our people, our operations, and the environment. In this hands-on, impactful role, you’ll lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of environmental programs across our High Prairie, Alberta division. You’ll ensure our operations not only meet—but exceed—federal and provincial environmental regulations, Tolko policies, and industry best practices, helping drive responsible, sustainable operations today and for generations to come. Looking for a chance to work in a world-class Oriented Strand Board (OSB) facility and make a real difference? Keep reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

We’re looking for an Environmental Facilitator to join our High Prairie OSB Division, located in High Prairie, Alberta. Our mill has undergone an exciting major rebuild and modernization including the commissioning of a new continuous press, making us one of the most modern mills in North America.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• A degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.
• Work experience at an industrial facility will be an asset.
• Ability to interpret environmental regulations, guidelines, and standards.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with a desire to learn and innovate.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as part of a team to successfully achieve strategic goals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, meet regulatory and reporting deadlines, and coordinate activities with others.
• Proven time management skills, with the ability to plan work, meet competing deadlines, and adapt to shifting operational priorities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, particularly technical writing.
• Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy in environmental data collection, record keeping, and regulatory reporting.
• Proficient use of various office-based software.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and complete activities related to the collection, assessment, and reporting of environmental monitoring data. This includes requirements associated with the division's surface water, groundwater, soil, and air monitoring programs.
• Provide guidance and develop employee education on environmental standards and regulatory requirements.
• Complete routine audits to ensure environmental compliance and facilitate corrective actions as required.
• Support the preparation of various reports.
• Evaluate and improve environmental monitoring programs. This can include procedure updates, standard operating plan development, and/or equipment improvements.
• Coordinate and support contracted work as required.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an exciting new challengewith supportive team members.
• You’ll earn a competitive salarybased on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is$80,250 to $107,000per year.
• You'll earn an additional paymenton top of your base pay.
• You will be eligible to participate in Tolko’s bonus program.
• You’ll be eligible for excellent benefitsand access to our retirement plans, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• You may also be eligible for relocation supportincluding community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
• You’ll be supported in continued developmentthrough on-the-job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
• You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.

About High Prairie

Located four hours northwest of Edmonton, the Town of High Prairie is a thriving community with 26,957 hectares of park and protected natural assets. There are endless outdoor activities for both land and lake lovers alike and facilities include an arena, curling rink, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and baseball diamonds. Watch this video to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to stay up to date on Tolko news and job postings.