Sustainability and Environment Coordinator

Energy Vault; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sustainability sector is seeking an Environmental Compliance Advisor to support its Manager of Sustainability and Environment. This role entails optimizing environmental practices, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and advocating for sustainable initiatives. Candidates with a relevant degree and substantial experience in environmental management are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related environmental experience.
• Working knowledge of environmental laws at federal, provincial, and municipal levels.
• Experience conducting environmental compliance audits.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with environmental legal and industry standards.
• Assist with implementation of environmental management systems.
• Manage monitoring and sampling programs for air, water, and soil.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Technical diploma or University degree in Earth Sciences, Biology, Environmental Studies, or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Objective:
To support the Manager of Sustainability and Environment (S&E), Northern Alberta (NAB) in environmental and regulatory compliance, sustainability reporting, stakeholder management, and other related activities to advance the business needs of Northern Alberta.

Overview:
This position assists the Manager of S&E, NAB, to optimize environmental management practices throughout the NAB market area, and supports all product line operational efforts to identify risks, comply with environmental legal and Lafarge requirements. This position will work to operationalize and track sustainability commitments in the market area and support data collection and reporting, while being an advocate for Lafarge’ sustainability strategy and improved sustainability performance. This position requires working with the S&E Manager to develop, maintain, and implement the Environment Management System (EMS) and all related elements.

Responsibilities:
● Supports Lafarge health and safety commitment by ensuring all work is executed in a safe manner. Obeys all safety guidelines at Lafarge operations and construction sites.
● Identify opportunities and develop, assemble, and update environmental materials required for NAB operations to meet company EMS requirements.
● Provide support, implementation, management, and guidance for site operations regarding compliance with provincial and federal regulations, municipal bylaws, corporate environmental requirements, and industry standards.
● Assist with applications for approvals, licenses and permits, for new or existing operations.
● Assist with environmental and sustainability training programs for NAB Lafarge personnel, and ensure adequate records are maintained.
● Assist with environmental Key Performance Indicator (KPI) assessments of NAB operations.
● Manage NAB operations’ monitoring and sampling programs (air, water, and soil), including performing field sampling, and ensure programs are tracked and reported.
● Perform environmental audits and inspections according to company standards, and work with operations to address issues.
● Perform erosion and sediment control monitoring and general environmental monitoring for project work; create and revise construction environmental management plans as required.
● Keep current with all federal, provincial, and local environmental legal requirements, and advise the Environment Manager and operations personnel of key changes.
● Assist in the completion and submission of required regulatory reports for NAB operations.
● Assist with local due diligence projects for acquisitions, divestments, or information requests / evaluations as needed.
● Assist operations in responding to environmental incidents, and resolving environmental issues.
● Assist with community relations and public affairs programs and be an ambassador for Lafarge’s sustainability programs.
● Assist with the implementation and support of Regional and Global Lafarge Environmental Sustainability initiatives.
● Serve as a role model in areas of leadership, teamwork, customer focus, continuous improvement, safety, and environmental stewardship to ensure alignment with the company’s vision and critical success factors.
● Provide project management as needed for day-to-day activities, and special projects.
● Compile area environment data, present summaries, and submit reports to the Environment Manager and operations personnel when requested.
● Participate with various environmental award application preparation/submittals (internal, government, industry, NGOs).

Relationship with Other Jobs:

● Sustainability and Environment Managers
● Land
● Communications
● Health & Safety
● Operations Managers and Supervisors

Qualification Profile

Education and work experience
● Minimum technical diploma, or University degree in Earth Sciences, Biology Environmental Studies, or Civil Engineering or related discipline.
● Experience working with operations through a corporate function
● Working knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal environmental laws
● Experience working with stakeholders and dealing with public affairs matters considered an asset
● Experience conducting environmental compliance audits
● Professional designation (P. Bio, P.Ag) considered an asset
● Minimum five years of related environmental experience

Knowledge & Skills
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Excellent research and problem solving skills
● Attention to detail and prioritizes accuracy
● Analytical and critical thinking skills
● Experience developing, facilitating and delivering environmental training
● Computer proficiency in MS Office
● Comfortable dealing with public
● High degree of professionalism
● Self-starter who is able to work independently