Environmental Specialist I - ES - Canada

POSITION SUMMARY: The Environmental Specialist is responsible for collecting and reporting data, as well as operating environmental systems at a work facility. The incumbent is required to conduct various tests, analyses, and observations to assess the potential environmental hazard before making any necessary recommendations for mitigating the risk of environmental damage. The Environmental Specialist will be familiar with the standard procedures and regulations applicable to ensure compliance with all regulatory authorities.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Assures that the handling of waste that is defined as hazardous by all regulatory authorities is appropriately done.
2. Ensures continued compliance by coordinating air and water monitoring, environmental data review and reporting, and compliance task tracking.
3. Conducts and coordinates formal and informal environmental training of other employees.
4. Balances the environmental and commercial needs of the project, remaining in compliance with regulatory and permit requirements.
5. Coordinates and collaborates with the facility's working staff and management to plan, prepare, and develop environmental sustainability programs and policies for a project, ensuring compliance with the Company's requirements.
6. Reviews and understands the plans and specifications of operational programs and regulating operations per government environmental laws and regulations.
7. Monitors the waste management program, overseeing its disposal and treatment activities and managing the safety precautions for avoiding hazardous situations.
8. Provides environmental development programs for employees and customers, supporting the development of pollution control programs and assisting in the application of risk management programs.
9. Provides technical assistance to managers and other operating staff, updating them on environmental standardization procedures, regulatory requirements, and work hazards.
10. Identifies the exact potential of chemical substances included in the plant, assesses the potential environmental risks involved in waste management procedures, and develops proper mitigation plans.
11. Applies the fundamental rule of environmental protection before approving any projects, understanding and modifying the plans and specifications of a project from an environmental perspective, and maintaining the operations and management practices by the standardized procedures directed by the regulatory authorities.
12. Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.

Qualifications:

1. An in-depth knowledge and understanding of hazardous waste operations and maintenance management (including the ability to identify issues, weigh options, and provide effective counsel to support sound business decisions).
2. Technical writing skills for writing scientific documents.
3. Communication skills both written and verbal.
4. Thorough knowledge of environmental regulations relating to air, water, solid waste, and hazardous waste.
5. Time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed efficiently and safely.
6. Ability to communicate across various levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors.
7. Strong analytical skills and a focus on adding value to the Company.
8. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
9. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
10. Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 2 - 4 years of overall relevant work experience.
2. Experience in a lead role with responsibility for the implementation and successful performance of business plans, strategic projects or initiatives, including the development and adherence to project plans and budgets.