Environmental Department Manager

Redpath Sugar is located on Toronto’s historic downtown waterfront and has been a part of Canada’s heritage for more than 160 years. Our brand is the oldest food-related trademark in Canada and is recognized across the country. Redpath Sugar is part of ASR Group, the largest cane sugar refiner in the world.

OVERVIEW:

The Environmental Manager will be responsible to implement, manage and monitor the environmental programs for a 24/7 operation facility while working with internal and external stakeholders. To be effective, this individual must demonstrate the ability to lead and influence staff, not under direct supervision. The ideal candidate will take the initiative to solve complex challenges and have a strong ability to think laterally in delivering project solutions.

 DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the ongoing compliance requirements for the facility.  Secures and maintains appropriate permits for all media and ensures appropriate waste management methods. 
• Prepares and manages compliance reporting for the facility, including but not limited to: NPRI, TRA, GHG, Blue Box, annual permit reporting, GHG verification.
• Provides technical review and risk assessment for proposed new projects and significant operational changes and ensures appropriate regulatory approvals are secured
• As a part of the facility leadership team, works to build a genuine culture of Environmental awareness and responsibility toward environmental compliance at the site.
• Stays current on community development and regulatory changes to protect company interests through implementation of agreements, measures and/or solutions that ensure our continued ability to operate and maintain compliance with our site environmental permits.
• Provides the facility leadership team with clear guidance on strategies for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations in accordance with federal, provincial, and local guidelines and regulations
• Responds to on-site emergencies and incidents and acts as incident command in conjunction with Health and Safety and Security functions.
• Plans and forecasts for the annual Environmental Budget and manages expenditure.
• Prepares and submits incident and near-miss reports, participates in, or leads investigations to identify root cause and determine solutions.
• Walks the site on a regular basis to establish environmental presence and provide support.
• Prepare routine correspondence, data reports, standardized documents, and work plans for internal and external reviews.
• Manage projects, complete fieldwork and write summary reports as needed.
• Point of contact for regulatory audits, visits or inspections.
• Perform a variety of duties for various assessments / projects within the Toronto Refinery including management, investigation, remediation and monitoring of environmental projects
• Retrieve, process and manage delivery of compliance-based samples when needed.  
• Prepare routine correspondence, data reports, standardized documents and work plans for internal and external reviews.
• Develops and maintains relationships with Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governmental Agencies, community associations, legal teams, consultants and developers.
• Lead environmental training and employee environmental engagement efforts for the site
• Perform and/or lead required internal environmental audits/inspections
• Performs other duties and assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is mandatory 
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in delivering environmental compliance including permitting and waste management
• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Environmental, Chemical Engineering or Environmental Technologist degree.
• Knowledge of federal, province and local regulations
• Candidate must have excellent verbal communications and technical writing skills. 
• Professional Engineer of Ontario designation a plus

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible enviornment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.