Senior Environmental Sustainability Leader

Manager, Environmental Sustainability; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimbo Canada is seeking a Manager, Environmental Sustainability to lead the execution of its 10‑year sustainability strategy across Canada. You will collaborate with engineering leaders and plant managers to implement programs that cut emissions, improve energy efficiency, and optimize water use.

You will manage a Sustainability Analyst, drive fund applications for projects, and stay current with reporting standards and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience in implementing and managing corporate sustainability programs, energy conservation, environmental compliance, and external 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 international reporting guidelines (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.

Responsibilities

• Progress the environmental aspects of the sustainability strategy with initiatives to achieve savings and protect the environment.
• Engage with functional partners to support initiatives and targets across the business.
• Work with plant management to ensure environmental compliance across air, wastewater, solid waste, noise.
• Monitor changes in environmental legislation and potential impacts.
• Identify and apply for funding for sustainability projects (GHG, energy, waste, innovation).
• Provide technical leadership with engineering teams, plant managers, and vendors.
• Develop energy conservation measures and leverage incentives with procurement teams.
• Monitor sustainability reporting standards and trends.
• Mentor and develop the Sustainability Analyst and oversee internal reporting.
• Explore certifications and perform cost/benefit analyses.
• Provide training on tools, systems, programs and environmental awareness.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree relevant

P.Eng. license

Certified Energy Manager

Master’s degree asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Bimbo Canada is seeking a Manager, Environmental Sustainability to lead the execution of its 10‑year sustainability strategy across Canada. You will collaborate with engineering leaders and plant managers to implement programs that cut emissions, improve energy efficiency, and optimize water use.

You will manage a Sustainability Analyst, drive fund applications for projects, and stay current with reporting standards and regulatory changes.