Environmental Specialist

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Job Description:

Environmental Specialist

3M is seeking a Environmental Specialist for its EHS team located in Brockville, ON.

*Successful security clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration program is a mandatory pre-requirement for this position at this location. Please note the following are some (but not all) of the listed requirements for Controlled Goods Clearance:

·       Must be a Canadian citizen normally residing in Canada, or must be a Permanent Resident normally residing in Canada

·       Must have valid and current identification (i.e.: driver’s license, passport, birth certificate)

·       Must be able to provide a residential address and employment history of the past 5 years

·       If applicable, living outside of Canada during the past five years will require an international criminal name check

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

In this position, you will develop and support custom 3M manufacturing execution systems in an end-to-end automated manufacturing process.  Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory environmental requirements including:

  • National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) Reporting

  • Maintaining and submitting Air Permit (EASR and ECA) renewals and updates

  • Ensuring waste disposition methods, and waste reduction planning

  • Managing storm & sanitary water requirements including sampling

• Developing and leading site-specific Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety initiatives to reduce/eliminate any environmental risk to our environment and our community.
• Assessing new and changing processes and equipment for environmental impact with opportunity to research, plan and execute such projects.
• Leading environmental related incident investigations to determine causal factors and root causes along with identify appropriate corrective actions to reduce risk and prevent reoccurrence.
• Creating and maintaining site training content and programs while contributing to departmental operating procedures and training in the areas of Environmental Health and Safety.
• Take a lead coordinator role in the sites ISO 14001 Environmental Management System where you will host regular audits, maintain certification, and facilitate management steering team meetings.  As part of this responsibility, the successful candidate will directly influence the site’s environmental footprint and initiatives to minimize impact to air, waste, and water. 
• Identifying and addressing environmental and health and safety concerns in a high paced manufacturing environment working towards a more environmentally sustainable operation.
• Actively supporting EHS Cultural Excellence through personal responsibility for safety, health, and environment, promoting a culture to identify and address incidents, near-misses, and potential hazards.
• Partnering with the various worker groups including production workers, technical support staff (engineering, maintenance), management, as well as vendors and consultants. 

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Basic Qualifications:

Candidates with the following qualifications will be in a strong position for immediate success in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental/Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Science

• Three (3) years of previous experience in an Environmental and/or Health and Safety roles in a manufacturing environment

• Working knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Local Regulations related to the environment

• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Degree or diploma in Environmental Studies or Occupational Health and Safety
• Professional Certification(s) such as: Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
• Mechanical aptitude for equipment design and operational understanding
• Ability to manage projects from conception to implementation including managing contractors
• Ability to be flexible with respect to work schedule as needed (site is 24hr operation)
• The individual requires a strong customer focus and collaboration skills with a proven ability to develop solutions that address customer needs
• Candidates must have strong self-motivation and time management skills
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Strong computational skills
• Ability to manage and develop solid standard work practices

Location:  Brockville, ON

Chance of occasional travel to other 3M Canada sites in Perth ON, London ON, Chicoutimi QC or occasional travel to various locations in the United States

Travel: In this role, you will be required to travel approximately 5% of the time, which may involve overnight stays. A valid driver’s license is required.

Relocation: Not authorized

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefit Plan, RSP plan, Stock Purchase Plan, Incentive Plan, and Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Paid time off over the winter holidays
• Health & Wellness subsidies
• Individual Development Plan and Tuition Reimbursement Program

3M Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We work to reflect the diversity of our global customers, suppliers and channel partners, and build on each individual employee’s abilities.

At 3M, we know that inclusion is the key to unlocking the power of our diversity. An inclusive culture is one that supports and appreciates differences and provides fair and equal opportunities for everyone. It’s a place where people realize they are respected for their whole and unique selves, and that they belong. Inclusion leads to engagement, which in turn fosters the collaboration, creativity and innovation that drive long-term growth – for 3M as well as for our people and our teams.

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3M Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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