Environmental Manager

Location: Bowmanville

WELCOME TO VCNA  We are St Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA), as the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

WELCOME TO VCNA  We are St Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA), as the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States.

Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future. Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY  The Environmental Manager is responsible for assuring compliance with environmental legal requirements at federal, provincial and municipal level. Obtains required permits and approvals, prepares environmental reports, coordinates monitoring and testing of wastewater discharges, air emissions and waste streams. Primary contact of environmental agencies such as Ministry of the Environment, Environment Canada, Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Ministry of Natural Resources.

Negotiates conditions and environmental requirements with government agencies associated with environmental license and permits. Liaison with the community on environmental matters. Responsible for budgeting and tracking environmental costs. Participates in projects and studies to improve environmental performance. Responsible for implementing and maintaining ISO 14001 certification. Promotes environmental awareness and implements training programs to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Developing and implementing environmental strategies and action plans to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and corporate requirements

Organizing and leading the environmental team at the plant

Managing activities needed to maintain and implement environmental policies and procedures and participate in plant-wide H&S efforts

Obtaining certificates of approval, permits to take water or general permits from government agencies

Planning, programming and budgeting available funds for environmental activities

Incorporating sustainability and environmental management practices into daily operations and decision making at the plant

Advising the Plant Manager and Director of Environment Cement VCNA about significant sustainability and environmental aspects and impacts relative to the plant’s activities

Acting as a liaison with the community on environmental concerns; coordinating public hearings and consultations on environmental matters

Monitoring environmental compliance and implementing environmental programs to ensure the continuity of the business and controlling the risk of fines, prosecution and environmental penalties

Negotiating and managing environmental matters with government agencies

Implementing environmental projects to ensure legal compliance and improve environmental performance

Emphasizing sustainable practices and environmental stewardship throughout the plant’s operations on a routine basis

Promoting and raising awareness at all levels of the organization of the impact of emerging environmental issues, on legal, corporate, ethical and social responsibility

Training staff at all levels of the organization in environmental issues and responsibilities

Ensuring that all required reporting is conducted on time and that suitable backup measures are covered in defined policies and procedures, this includes but is not limited to all requirements for air, water, solid/liquid waste, and/or any specific local requirements or consent decrees

Ensuring implementation, maintenance and certification of Environmental Management System ISO 14001

Auditing, analyzing and reporting environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies

Maintain all records associated with environmental activities at the plant

Be committed to reducing the consumption of energy to the maximum extent without affecting productivity while providing the following benefits: increase the profitability of the company, conservation of energy, and…