Temporary Environment Control Officer

Based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Algoma Steel is a leading Canadian electric arc steelmaker producing high-quality steel plate and sheet products, proudly supporting critical sectors including energy, defense, automotive, shipbuilding, and infrastructure. Guided by our purpose to build better lives and a greener future, Algoma is shaping the next generation of sustainable steelmaking in Canada. Powered by Ontario’s clean electricity grid, our operations represent one of the largest industrial decarbonization initiatives in North America and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 70%.

At Algoma, our transformation is driven by our people. Guided by our core values - safety, teamwork, integrity, and caring - we offer meaningful careers where employees can contribute to critical industries while growing their skills and experience. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of expertise, you’ll be part of a company investing in its future, strengthening Canada’s domestic supply chain, and making a lasting impact.

Algoma Steel takes great pride in preserving the high quality of life offered by the Sault - a vibrant and beautiful city that’s surrounded by stunning natural scenery. With its affordable housing, impressive work/life balance, and lack of commute times, it’s the perfect place to raise a family and call home.

For more information on living and working in Sault Ste. Marie, visit  .

• Environmental Officer accountable for assisting with the Legacy Environmental Action Plan
• Assist with the development and implementation of a long term monitoring plan for soil, groundwater and sediment
• Assist with the development and implementation of focused environmental site assessments
• Assist with the development and implementation of risk management, mitigation or remediation measures to prevent or reduce the risk of an off-site discharge
• Accountable to assist with monitoring and reporting of industrial effluent quality and waste management.
• Specifically:
  Federal and Provincial Water Quality Guidelines and Standards, MISA, O.Reg. 214/95, Permits to Take Water, 102/94, 103/94, 347/90, HWIN, PCB’s, TDG, WHMIS.
• Understand operational facilities, their environmental impacts and applicable legislation.
• Accountable for effective and accurate monitoring and reporting of substance releases to senior management and government agencies.
• Monitor compliance with Federal and Provincial legislation and Environmental Compliance Approvals and provide guidance to operating departments to meet acceptable standards.
• Provide periodic assistance in environmental laboratory as required.
• Develop bid specifications and manage purchase orders with external vendors.
• Work with government agencies, contract labs, consultants, contractors and the public.
• Plan appropriate monitoring programs and ensure timely sample collection and analysis.
• Select, maintain and operate various substance monitoring and sample collection equipment.
• Monitor substance release activities to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to standard practices.
• Determine appropriate disposal methods for waste materials.
• Generate responses to government and public inquiries.
• Prepare applications for Environmental Compliance Approvals
• Assist, review and collaborate with the development and maintenance of ISO 14001 awareness, compliance and training for employees plant-wide.
• Ensure that procedures and practices are developed, implemented and monitored to support various pollution control and environmental management programs

• Must have BSc in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent education and experience.
• Preferred 3-5 years experience in soil and groundwater water and…