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About the Role
Provide environmental management and compliance advice to operational management and staff, ensuring due diligence and protecting GFL from risks associated with non-compliance at all Ontario facilities.
Responsibilities
- Ensure Branch Managers and staff are aware of and follow site-specific regulatory requirements.
- Review and respond to reports regarding environmental spills or incidents.
- Track branch regulatory requirements to completion and take action to meet deadlines.
- Conduct site inspections and provide recommendations to Branch Managers for correcting non-compliance issues.
- Maintain contact with environmental regulating bodies to stay informed of legislative trends and changes.
- Prepare applications for permits and update permits and licenses as required.
- Oversee assigned Ontario branches regarding community complaints, air emissions, odours, and waste management issues.
- Accompany government officials during facility inspections/audits.
- Manage site-based environmental issues through external consultants when necessary.
- Inform Operations on all applicable regulations for Ontario sites.
- Assist Operations in special assignments.
- Prepare documentation for regulatory bodies, including Annual Reports and formal responses.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of applicable provincial and federal environmental legislation.
- Experience with control of hazardous substances, Safety Data Sheets, hazardous waste labeling requirements, and spill reporting and control methods.
- Excellent health and safety track record in programs and processes.
- Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.
- Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
Skills
- Business acumen
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Understanding of organizational behaviour
- Communication skills
- Ability to influence others
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in training and educating others
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to form strong working relationships/partnerships with Site Leadership teams, clients and hourly work force
Location
- Ontario facilities
Work Type
- General office environment (approx. 65%)
- Fieldwork (approx. 35%)
Education Level
- Post-secondary degree, diploma or post-graduate program in a related field (e.g., Chemical/Environmental Engineering/Technology, Environmental Studies, Geography, Chemistry, Environmental Management, etc.)
About the Company
- GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity
- GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
- If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com