Environmental Specialist

Toyota Boshoku Canada; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive component manufacturer in Woodstock, Ontario, seeks an Environmental Program Lead to oversee compliance with regulations and foster sustainability efforts. The ideal candidate will have a background in Environmental Science and at least two years of experience in an environmental role within a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include implementing action plans, coordinating reports, and leading plant-wide initiatives to improve environmental performance.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, or Energy.
• More than 2 years of relevant experience in an environmental role.
• Greater than 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Environmental program to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support the creation and implementation of Environmental Action Plans.
• Coordinate compliance-related reports with stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships

Excellent organization skills

Strong analytical ability

Creative and innovative

Excellent communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Environmental Science or related fields

CET, CEM, or other environmental-related designation

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

RETScreen software

Job description

Overview

General Summary: Lead TBCA Environmental program to ensure TBCA stays in compliance with regulatory requirements and foster a culture of continuous improvement to reduce TBCA's impact on the Earth through energy, water, and waste reduction activities.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment creation, implementation, and monitoring of TBCA's Environmental Action Plan.
• Complete monthly Key Performance Indicators and provide reports to various stakeholders including management, corporate office, and external.
• Support assessment, action plan creation, and implementation of TBCA's Plant Management Requirement and TBA Compliance Audit.
• Attend business meetings and represent the TBCA Environmental team as a key team member for the Canada region.
• Lead TBCA's Green Team and collaborate with team members to implement plant-wide initiatives to improve the environment.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to complete compliance-related reports.
• Support creation of monthly TBCA Management meeting documents and report to TBCA management on the status of various environmental activities.
• Support ISO14001 audit and corrective action projects to ensure TBCA maintains certification.
• Support approval and management of chemicals at TBCA facilities to mitigate adverse effects on the environment.
• Support TBCA June Environmental Month activities through collaboration with the EHS Team, Management Green Team, and Team Members to get everyone involved.
• Create, update, and maintain all environmental-related procedures and policies to keep TBCA in compliance.
• Investigation and Corrective Action activity related to environmental incidents.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

Education:

• Post-secondary education in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or Energy related programs, or a combination of education and experience would be considered.
• CET, CEM, or other environmental-related designation is considered an asset.

Experience:

• Greater than 2 years of relevant experience in an environment-type role.
• Greater than 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Advanced knowledge of CEPA and other relevant regulations in Ontario/Canada.
• Experience working in both office and industrial settings.

Personal / Technical Skills:

• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with team members of all levels.
• Ability to create (Articulate 365) and host training lectures/meetings with management team.
• Open to learning about the Toyota Production System and utilizing techniques to reduce waste in own process.
• Ability to problem solve and learn Toyota Boshoku Business Practice (TBBP).
• Ability to differentiate between value and non-value adding functions.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Understanding of the organizational structure and terminology.
• Must become knowledgeable of company products, procedures, and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be creative and innovative.
• Strong analytical ability, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement projects.
• Must be a self-starter but also work well in a team dynamic.
• Strong attention to detail.

Language Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Some knowledge of other languages such as Japanese, Arabic, and Spanish would be considered an asset.

Computer / Software:

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet).
• Familiarity with RETScreen software would be considered an asset.

Work Environment / Conditions

Office: Shop floor setting, moderate to high noise level.

Plant: Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. PPE such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, etc., may be required in engineering, manufacturing, and other areas. TBCA uniform required.

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel between Woodstock and Elmira facilities.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing and is occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. To qualify for this job, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBCA and any team member.

If you’re looking for a long-term career with opportunities and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume by applying for this job advertisement or you can apply online at [URL].

We appreciate all resumes submitted; however, only those candidates considered for employment will be contacted.

TBCA is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility for people with disabilities. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact the HR Team via email or by phone.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Floor Care,Hospital Experience,Hospitality Experience,Computer Skills,Environmental Services,Cleaning Experience,OSHA,Contract Management,Team Management,Custodial Experience,EHS,Commercial Cleaning

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1