Senior Manager, Environmental Sustainability

Sofina Foods Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Environmental Sustainability to lead the implementation and improvement of their environmental management program. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations across multiple plants while driving sustainability initiatives that enhance operational excellence. You will collaborate with leadership to develop training and audit programs, analyze data, and maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in environmental sustainability roles.
• Hands-on experience with cost-saving projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Guide plant management on Environmental & Sustainability programs.
• Develop benchmarks for Sustainability Initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Sustainability Initiatives

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Degree in Environmental Engineering or Sciences

Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)

Job description

Senior Manager, Environmental Sustainability

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Engineering, the Senior Manager, Environmental Sustainability, is accountable for the implementation, design and continuous improvement of the environmental management program. The Senior Environmental Sustainability Manager will provide support to Sofina plants in the application and maintenance of environmental permits to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations. This role will work directly with the Senior Vice President to develop Sustainability Initiatives that will drive operational excellence in accordance with the Sofina Builders Blueprint.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide guidance and technical support to plant management regarding Environmental & Sustainability programs and procedures;
• Develop benchmarks for the implementation if Sustainability Initiatives that drive continuous improvement and operational excellence;
• Act as the subject matter expert with respect to compliance with Federal, provincial and municipal environmental compliance matters;
• Accountable for identifying trends and areas of improvement and communicating with leadership and plant management teams;
• Accountable for identifying, developing & delivering environmental training requirements for implementation at the plant level;
• Act as a lead in the development of and execution of plant level Sustainability Audits;
• Collect and analyze statistical data pertaining to the plant’s Sustainability Program;
• Prepare reports to support Sustainability initiatives;
• Maintain/Develop current knowledge of Federal/Provincial/Municipal environmental regulatory requirements;
• Participate in corporate Environmental initiatives (such as conference calls, audits, etc.) to ensure site representation, inclusion, and consistency;
• Develop & maintain an environmental calendar.

Requirements:

• Degree in Environmental Engineering or Sciences;
• Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) Environmental or Professional (EP) or similar credentials;
• 8-10 years progressive experience in environmental sustainability roles;
• Hands on experience working on cost saving projects and initiatives.
• Knowledge of Federal, Provincial and municipal environmental regulations; Experience in the development and continuous improvement of environmental management programs (Sustainability, TQEM, ISO 14001 etc.);
• Strong knowledge of interprovincial regulatory requirements for the management of Air, Odour, Noise, Water and waste/hazardous waste;
• Strong collaboration and consensus building capabilities, analytical skills;
• Contractor management;
• Ability to travel.

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Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements , for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.