Manager, Environmental Sustainability

Canada Bread - Bimbo; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimbo Canada is seeking a seasoned Sustainability leader to drive the 10-year environmental strategy across Canada. You will collaborate with engineering leaders, plant managers and suppliers to implement sustainable practices and achieve targets while balancing regulatory requirements.

In this national role, you will coach a Sustainability Analyst, manage external partnerships, pursue funding for projects, and communicate progress to leadership.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience in implementing and managing corporate sustainability programs.
• Fluency in French is a major asset; fluency in Spanish is an asset.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Progress environmental aspects of the sustainability strategy with savings-focused initiatives.
• Engage with functional partners to support initiatives and targets.
• Work with plant management across Canada to ensure environmental compliance.
• Identify, apply for, and win funding for sustainability projects.
• Provide technical leadership and project management with engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental studies or engineering

P.Eng. license

Master's degree in sustainability or related certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

About Us !

As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Hiring Requirements:

Reporting to the Director, Environment & Sustainability, you will help Bimbo Canada execute its 10-year sustainability strategy by working with engineering leaders and other key stakeholders across the organization to develop and implement sustainable practices to meet our environmental sustainability targets. The nature of this role means that no two projects will be the same, so you will need to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues. You will also be collaborating with associates in multiple functions and at multiple levels of the organization, both local and in our global office, so we will look to you to build relationships, identify opportunities and build effective strategies to grow engagement as we work together to strengthen our sustainability culture.

This is a national role and can be based in Laval, Montreal, Etobicoke, Vancouver, Edmonton, or Calgary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Progress the environmental aspects of the implementation of the sustainability strategy with initiatives designed to achieve savings while contributing to environmental protection. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Devising strategies to meet targets, benchmark and establish/implement global best practices
  • Establishing tools and mechanisms to track and monitor progress across all facilities
  • Defining, prioritizing and leading the implementation of sustainability initiatives to advance the strategy
• Engaging with various functional partners across the organization to understand and support initiatives and targets within their area of the business that also have an environmental impact. Coordinating meetings, check-ins, training or other to ensure timely progression.
• Work directly with plant management across Canada to achieve and maintain environmental compliance across air, wastewater, solid waste, noise, and other aspects.
• Stay apprised of any relevant changes in environmental legislation at all levels of government that could impact our business.
• Identify, apply for, and win funding for sustainability projects across the areas of GHG mitigation, energy efficiency, food waste reduction, and innovation/automation.
• In partnership with engineering team leads, plant managers, and vendors, provide technical leadership and project management to:
  • Identify initiatives to reduce utility use and food waste;
  • Raise awareness on various types of emissions, waste and environmental impacts and work together to determine improvement plans (ie. Food loss, water, electricity & natural gas consumption, recycling, waste)
• Work closely with our energy management partners to develop new energy conservation and infrastructure improvement measures and leverage potential financial incentives through supplier channels, while also:
  • Managing energy monitoring, verification, auditing
  • Contributing to procurement activities in partnership with procurement team
• Monitor changes in industry sustainability reporting standards and trends.
• Manage and develop Sustainability Analyst who will report directly to you – this includes the responsibility for coaching, mentoring and developing talent.
• Oversee internal reporting conducted by the Sustainability Analyst.
• Explore certification opportunities and provide recommendations and cost/benefit analysis.
• Assess and lead training as required on tools, systems, program and environmental awareness, which may include the need to produce educational or information resources for internal use.
• Manage relationships and contracts with relevant consultants and suppliers.
• Very occasional travel will be required across Canada to various facilities to assist with implementation and training as required.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Work effectively as a leader and team member, by sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating team leaders on progress; while taking accountability for progressing results.
• Ability to quickly establish personal credibility and high levels of confidence among stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build internal relationships with other functions across the organization.
• Outstanding communication skills are essential. You will need to be able to leverage different communication mediums and simplify messaging, so that the right combination of medium/message is used depending on the audience.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Experience & Education:

• 3-10 years of experience in implementing and managing corporate sustainability programs, energy conservation, environmental compliance, and securing external project funding.
• Fluency in French is a major asset; fluency in Spanish is an asset.
• Practical experience in industrial compliance across air, wastewater, solid waste, and noise is required.
• Experience identifying, evaluating or implementing resource efficiency (e.g. energy & water) measures in an industrial setting is a major asset.
• Experience using one or more of the international reporting guidelines (such as GRI, UN Global Compact, GHG Protocol, ISSB) is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• P.Eng. license and Certified Energy Manager designation are major assets.
• Master’s degree in business/sustainability, or additional relevant certifications are an asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Sharepoint is required.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills are required.

The annual salary range for applicants is: $90,000 - $135,000 , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other factors.

Growth Opportunities:

Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Innovation

Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

The Bimbo Way:

We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is, being very, very good at what we do, and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. That’s the Bimbo Way.

We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong, people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes! This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.

If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day, apply today!!

Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at [e-mail].