Environmental Leader

General Motors; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Environmental Leader at a cutting-edge facility focused on sustainability. This role involves leading air compliance efforts, managing regulatory reporting, and enhancing operational efficiency. You will work with a dedicated team of environmental professionals to integrate sustainable practices into daily operations and ensure compliance with environmental laws. With a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and fostering community engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector. Be part of a team that champions innovative solutions and promotes a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• Lead air compliance and regulatory reporting programs.
• Develop programs to reduce environmental risks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PCB management and maintain the ISO 14001 system.
• Interface with business partners for compliance testing.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Regulatory Reporting

ISO 14001 Management

Sustainability Practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Master's Degree in Environmental Management

Job description

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the St. Catharines Propulsion Plant on a full-time basis.

At General Motors, we are committed to developing innovative solutions to complex problems. Our Sustainable Workplaces team members focus on providing technical expertise, developing strategies, and planning for the future success of GM. Our mission within the Sustainable Workplaces organization is to transform the environments in which we live and work, championing our vision of “creating places you want to be”.

This is an opportunity to join a team that manufactures the V8 engine and Dual Clutch 8-Speed Transmission. Once ready for distribution, these products are shipped to four different GM assembly plants. The plant is undergoing retooling to build an electric drive unit.

The GM St. Catharines Propulsion Plant is GM Canada’s first facility to use renewable energy through the Landfill Gas Co-Generation Plant. It exemplifies GM’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions. It has been a landfill-free facility since 2008 and is certified with the Wildlife Habitat Council Gold Program.

As an Environmental Leader supporting the St. Catharines Propulsion Plant, you will lead the air compliance and regulatory reporting programs, oversee PCB management, and maintain the ISO 14001 environmental management system. You will also develop programs to reduce environmental risks and enhance operational efficiency.

The team: The Environmental Operations Team comprises highly trained environmental professionals who serve as a primary resource for manufacturing partners. We integrate robust environmental and sustainability practices into daily operations to ensure compliance with laws and regulations while fostering community engagement. Our team collaborates with service suppliers, community partners, regulatory agencies, environmental consultants, and legal staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate a culture of inclusion by actively listening, embracing change, and educating others to work effectively together while providing environmental training and coaching. (Be Bold)
• Understand plant manufacturing systems, including production processes, wastewater discharges, stormwater management, air emissions, sewer systems, chemical usage, and waste management, to ensure effective decision-making and compliance. (It’s on Me)
• Interface with business partners and regulatory agencies to prepare documentation, reports, and perform compliance testing. (It’s on Me)