With a legacy that spans over 100 years, Stelco is company that has grown along with Canada and its global partners. We understand that twenty-first century competition demands the highest quality products, period. So, Stelco is bringing together the people, technology, and unmatched market knowledge to, once again, take on that challenge from here at home.

Manager, Environmental Affairs

Reports To: Director- Environmental

Job Location: Lake Erie

Job Type: Permanent

Salary Range: starting at $140K, with actual salary commensurate with the candidate's experience

Job Overview

Safety is the Core Value of Stelco and the individual will make Safety the #1 priority in the execution of all work activities, including monitoring contractor/vendor safety in support of work efforts. This is an existing vacancy.

This role will include leading a team for the facility’s compliance with environmental regulations, and continuous improvement in environmental performance.

This position reports to the Director, Environmental Affairs.

Job Responsibilities

Supervise environmental issues at Lake Erie Works within the Environmental Management System (EMS), and ensure that the EMS continues to meet ISO 14001 standards.

Collaborate with Stelco Operations on continual environmental improvement trials and projects. This includes preparation and submission of enviornmental compliance approval applications.

Oversee activities of Lake Erie Works Environmental Affairs Department staff. Environmental staff are required to assist the plant staff (such as, but not limited to, Operations and Engineering) with environmental compliance including making recommendations on environmental controls, audit facilities for environmental compliance, ensure required reporting is completed on time (legal requirements and internal reports)

Provide training and coaching of Lake Erie Works Environmental Affairs Department staff.





Liaise with government officials such as the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, and Environment and Climate Change Canada dealing with environmental compliance.

Assist Stelco Operations with environmental emergency situations such as potential spills.

Represent Stelco actively in multi-stakeholder groups such as the Nanticoke Environment Committee, and other committees/groups

Liaise with community neighbours on environment-related matters, if and as required.

Manage and direct contracted service companies working on environmental projects, where applicable.

Report writing and submissions – as required by legislation and internal reports as required by Senior Management

Manage office affairs including administrative and departmental personnel

Provide support to the Director– Environmental Affairs, as required undefined

Job Qualifications

Honours degree or diploma in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science or a related field

At least 10 years of relevant experience in an industrial environmental role, with leadership assignments

Established experience in managing a team successfully

Familiarity with current environmental regulatory requirements

Comprehensive understanding of environmental issues across all media including, but not limited to, air, water, ground

Previous work experience in the advanced manufacturing sector is an asset

Job Skills And Knowledge

Exemplary leadership skills





Demonstrated ability to nurture and promote cohesive and positive team environments

Exceptional ability to multi-task

Strong written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders; internal and external to the organization

Stelar problem-solving, critical thinking, computer and organizational skills

Excellent understanding and interpretation of legislation with respect to effects on Stelco's operations

Your Work Environment

Fast-paced manufacturing environment for a high impact team The job is within a heavy industrial environment and you will be required to work within various areas of the facility

Safe production is our highest priority and safety procedures and guidelines must always be adhered to. This includes wearing PPE, such as a hard hat, protective ear and eye wear, respirator, flame retardant clothing and safety boots with metatarsal protection, where required The facility operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

On call at times The position may require you to work overtime as needed In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Stelco is an equal chance employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Among other tools and resources, we use AI-based tools to assist us in screening applicants for interviews for this position.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Due to the volume of applications received, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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