Environmental Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Review environmental regulations for applicability to site operations and create and maintain environmental programs and processes to meet regulations and other requirements.
• Lead the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Conduct analysis of process equipment to ensure compliance on air emissions and water discharge.
• Evaluate systems and design innovative ways to improve environmental performance.
• Work collaboratively with senior staff, engineering teams, operations, maintenance, and regulators, and on multiple engineering and environmental projects, and monitor environmental improvements.
• Provide support with notification to regulatory authorities and governmental agency inquiries.
• Prepare regulatory submissions and maintain environmental permits.
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze environmental data, and track performance against company objectives.
• Develop and implement action plans to improve environmental performance.
• Conducting regular audits of multi-site facilities for regulatory compliance
• Engage with all regulatory bodies, such as MECP, City of Hamilton on compliance related matters and inspections.
• Prepare permit applications or renewals for all regulatory requirements.
• Lead or support the preparation and negotiation of air permit applications. Create and maintain air quality management systems that comply with air permits and air regulations.
• Assist with air quality/water permitting and compliance projects within scope/budget/schedule.
• Assist with the preparation of annual compliance reports, engaging with 3rd party environmental consultants (NPRI, TRA, GHG, etc)
• Monitoring utility consumption and loading requirements. and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Monitoring of Global Adjustment peak days for load shedding opportunities to reduce negative operational impacts.
• Develop guidelines and strategies for the disposal of hazardous materials.
• Provide regulatory guidance and ensure compliance with waste disposal and management.
• Provide technical insight to support EHS activities.
• Assist in development or delivery of health, safety and environmental training programs.
• Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• Five or more years of experience in a related position.
• Sound knowledge of management systems with an emphasis on environmental and HSE.
• Knowledge of industrial environmental legislation preferred.
• Proven ability to coach, train, and mentor to a variety of audiences (frontline employees, senior
• management, and head office staff).
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Sound judgement.
• Ability to effectively develop and implement change.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license. Requires travel between multiple sites.