Senior Manager, Environmental Sustainability

Brunel International; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Environmental Sustainability Specialist to lead initiatives that enhance operational excellence and compliance within a manufacturing environment. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert guidance on environmental regulations, develop sustainability benchmarks, and lead plant-level audits. Your extensive experience in environmental management and strong analytical skills will be crucial in driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of sustainability. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact in the food industry and possess the credentials to back it up, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in environmental sustainability roles, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of interprovincial regulatory requirements for waste management.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and technical support on Environmental & Sustainability programs.
• Develop benchmarks for sustainability initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Environmental Sustainability

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Degree in Environmental or Industrial Engineering

Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)

Tools

ISO 14001

Job description

What are you going to do

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and technical support to plant management regarding Environmental & Sustainability programs and procedures.
• Develop benchmarks for the implementation of 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, and delivering environmental training requirements for implementation at the plant level.
• Act as a lead in the development 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 and develop current knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulatory requirements.
• Participate in corporate environmental initiatives (such as conference calls, audits, etc.) to ensure site representation, inclusion, and consistency.
• Develop and maintain an environmental calendar.

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental or Industrial Engineering.
• Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) or Environmental Professional (EP) or similar credentials is a must-have.
• 8+ years of experience in environmental sustainability roles, specifically within a manufacturing environment, preferably within the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of interprovincial regulatory requirements for the management of air, odour, noise, water, and waste/hazardous waste is a must.
• 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 collaboration and consensus-building capabilities, and analytical skills.
• Contractor management experience.
• Ability to travel 40-50%, locally and nationwide.