Environmental Specialist

STICA STEMCELL Technologies Canada Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

STEMCELL Technologies Canada Inc. is seeking an Environmental Specialist to ensure compliance with evolving environmental regulations and reporting standards, safeguarding global market access and meeting customer expectations.

You will lead cross‑departmental ESG initiatives and support regulatory filings and stakeholder engagement. The fixed‑term, onsite 12‑month contract offers opportunities to shape our environmental strategy, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to the company’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Law, or Accounting with ESG specialization.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental compliance or ESG reporting.
• Knowledge of global environmental regulations and reporting frameworks (e.g., CSRD, EUDR, Proposition 65, Bill C-59) and GRI/SASB standards.
• Familiarity with CMRT, CDP, and ISO 14001 is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills; excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret environmental regulations globally.
• Maintain a centralized database of forthcoming compliance obligations and risks.
• Lead cross-departmental compliance initiatives.
• Prepare and submit environmental compliance documentation and reports to regulators and third parties.
• Develop and distribute internal and public environmental performance reports per global standards.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure transparent messaging to customers.
• Contribute to ESG goals and monitor regulatory developments to adjust the compliance roadmap.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Environmental Science/Engineering/Law or ESG accounting)

Master's degree (asset)

Tools

CMRT

CDP

ISO 14001

Job description

Job Description Summary

As an Environmental Specialist at STEMCELL, you will ensure compliance with evolving environmental regulations and reporting standards to maintain global market access and meet customer expectations. You will play a critical role in mitigating compliance risks, preparing for upcoming regulations, and contributing to the company's environmental initiatives and strategy. You will support internal audit functions, regulatory filings, stakeholder engagement, and cross-departmental projects tied to environmental compliance obligations.

Please note, this is a fixed-term and onsite 12 month contract.

Job Description Duties and Responsibilities

• Compliance Monitoring: Track and interpret environmental regulations globally.
• Maintain a centralized database of forthcoming compliance obligations, their applicability, and associated risks.
• Lead multi-year, cross-departmental compliance initiatives
• Regulatory Support: Assist in the preparation and submission of environmental compliance documentation and reports to regulatory bodies and third parties
• Internal & External Communication: Develop and distribute internal and public environmental performance reports in alignment with global reporting standards
• Respond to customer inquiries and collaborate across departments to ensure consistent messaging and transparency
• Strategic Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) collaboration: Contribute to the development and execution of ESG goals and performance metrics. Monitor ESG regulatory developments and recommend strategic adjustments to the compliance roadmap

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Law, or Accounting with specialization in ESG reporting.
• Master’s degree is an asset
• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental compliance or ESG reporting
• In-depth knowledge of global environmental regulations and reporting framework and familiarity with global regulations (e.g., CSRD, EUDR, Proposition 65, Bill C-59) and GRI Certification, SASB Standards Training, or equivalent ESG/Environmental reporting frameworks
• Knowledge of CMRT, CDP, and ISO 14001 is advantageous
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and interpret regulatory requirements with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

About STEMCELL Technologies

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada. This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities. STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact. As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from: $83,700.00 - $125,500.00 STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.

We all begin our lives curious about the world around us, the way it works and our place in it. At STEMCELL Technologies, we never lose that curiosity. It inspires and motivates us to discover and innovate. It drives us to develop technologies, create products, and offer services that will help scientists around the world do research that progresses scientific knowledge and supports breakthroughs. In the field of biotechnology, there is no better company in which to find inspiration, fulfill your potential and define your success with like-minded people. We specialize in the development of specialty cell culture media and cell isolation systems. Our products are used to drive the fields of stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research forward.

We are Scientists Helping Scientists.