This job description is representative. The Environmental Specialist will provide environmental compliance and supporting support to regional minining sites in Canada.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Drive and maintain compliance with environmental operating permits locally; Implement and maintain environmental monitoring and recordkeeping to satisfy requirements of the company's operating permits
- Implement and maintain environmental programs such as air and water compliance, spill prevention and control, waste and materials management, and employee training as required
- Drive a robust Environmental Management System
- Provide regulatory guidance to facility leadership team and personnel
- Work with company resources to facilitate sustainability reporting, metrics tracking and other current or pending regulatory requirements
- Maintain a company presence to fully engage employees, contractor and vendors in the sound environmental management process,
expectations and requirements
- Participate in company efforts to engage the entire workforce to build a powerful E&S; culture
- Track and Report Metrics:Federal, Provincial and Local Environmental requirements
- Plant Environmental metrics – ENCs, NOVs, Sustainability scorecard
- Corporate and Division Metrics for Sustainability improvements/footprint reductions
- Deficiencies in internal EHS audits
Job Requirements
Experience:
- 5 - 8 years of experience working in an industrial or manufacturing workplace
- Bachelor’s degree – Environmental or Engineering discipline is required
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Lead by example and encourage teamwork and effective communication
- Ability to interpret environmental laws and permits
- Required to stay abreast of the changing regulatory landscape