Head of Environment

Bindaree ELMO; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the meat processing industry is seeking an Environmental Manager to drive sustainability initiatives and oversee compliance across multiple facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental management and leadership, ensuring best practices are followed while fostering a positive team culture. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary, making it an excellent opportunity for passionate professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Salary packaging

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an environmental leadership role in manufacturing.
• Experience managing EPA licenses and environmental regulatory functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all environmental functions across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative environmental expectations.
• Develop and implement the Environmental Management System.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management

Job description

Introduction

About Us
Bindaree Food Group (BFG) is a vertically integrated supply chain business. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown to deliver tailored protein solutions from paddock to plate, serving both Australian and international markets.

We are a people-first business, valuing the experience and passion of our team. This passion is reflected in the unique flavor we bring to our products and relationships, cultivated across generations, geographies, and cultures.

Description

About the Position

Reporting to the Executive General Manager Corporate Services this is your chance to make a significant impact and drive the environmental programs and outcomes for our business. You will be overseeing our group of farm, feedlot, processing, and corporate facilities.

As a technical expert, you will provide authoritative advice to senior stakeholders on all environmental matters, including improvement opportunities, compliance, incident response, and best practices. You will also lead a passionate team responsible for maintaining our farm and grounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all environmental functions across Bindaree Food Group.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legislative, and customer environmental expectations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor our Environmental Management System.
• Develop and execute a strategic environmental planto meet regulatory requirements, drive sustainability, and improve performance across the group.
• Pursue continuous improvements in the efficiency of energy use, waste management, and water consumption.
• Oversee the collection and analysis of environmental monitoring data.
• Lead projects and collaborate with external consultants when necessary.
• Actively participate in driving initiatives as a key member of our Sustainability Committee.

About You:

• Proven experience in an environmental leadership role, ideally in a multi-site manufacturing or heavy industry organisation.
• Previous experience in the red meat or agricultureindustryis highly regarded.
• Previous experience inwastewater treatment is highly regarded
• A technical expert with tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management, Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing EPA licenses and environmental regulatory functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including formal report writing experience.
• A passion for data and high-level data literacy, with experience in collecting environmental data and providing meaningful analysis.
• Ability to nurture and build positive relationships with stakeholders to achieve results

Skills And Experiences

Why Choose Us

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary — we value your expertise.
• Salary packaging, including novated leasing.
• Join a top-tier team in the meat processing industry.
• Inclusive and supportive team culture.

Ready to Join the Team?
If you're passionate about the environment and are looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, apply now! Alternatively, contact our Talent team on 0461322344 for a confidential discussion.