Highlights of the job
We are hiring a Full-Time Permanent position working out of Edmonton, AB!
The Senior Environmental Advisor is accountable for supporting Environmental Services within EPCOR Water Canada, and work directly under the supervision of the Environment Manager. The Senior Environmental Advisor work tasks and activities involve supporting the environmental management needs for EPCOR operations involving Water Canada, other Business Unit’s within EPCOR as required, and supporting EPCOR Commercial Services as needed for environmental support. The Senior Environmental Advisor is directly involved in the EWC facility Environmental Compliance Assurance Program that includes a number of work items and deliverables related to regulatory compliance and ISO 14001 EMS conformance, including: registries of Environmental legal Obligations for Water Canada in different jurisdictions; supporting facility ISO 14001 registrations; maintaining registries of facility Approval/Permits and supporting Approval renewals; incident management for operations.
The Senior Environmental Advisor will work closely with the other members of the Environmental Services Team, participating in Environmental Services programs/initiatives as directed by the Environment Manager.
What you’d be responsible for
Supporting the Environment Manager in the delivery of the Water Canada Environmental Compliance Assurance Program. This includes supporting or leading related work tasks and deliverables, and building and maintaining relationships with other staff at various operational facilities in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
Providing EMS support to maintain facility registrations and/or register new sites under ISO 14001. This includes coordinating ISO audit schedules, conducting environmental compliance audits and ISO internal audits, tracking audit findings and working on corrective actions.
Providing environmental and regulatory review, guidance and support including applications to various projects teams within Water Canada.
Developing and maintain a master registry of Approvals and/or Permits issued to Water Canada facilities operating in Canada. This up-to-date Registry is maintained in SharePoint and facilitates in coordinating Approval and Permit renewals for Water Canada facilities in a timely manner. Assist or lead approval and permit renewals.
Leading or participate in environmental incident investigations.
Assisting the Environment Manager in coordinating Water Canada facility Approval/Permit renewals.
Reviewing and communicate changes to regulations, industry best practices and EPCOR's performance for the continual improvement of EPCOR's policy, programs and systems. Recommend, revise and implement any changes to EPCOR's environmental policies, procedures and processes as required.
Interacting with other staff at various water and wastewater treatment plant operational facilities as needed to conduct on-site studies (e.g. soil and groundwater contamination) and compile results for site environmental data.
Reviewing of Capital Projects according to the Capital Projects review guide. Ensuring projects have considered environmental compliance obligations and aspects and impacts during project delivery and operations. Supporting projects with development or review of Erosion Sedimentation Control Plans, Environmental Monitoring Programs, site audits etc.
Demonstrating a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, easy to do business with manner of working.
What’s required to be successful
Degree in the sciences, environmental, biological, or similar - from a recognized educational institute - plus (up to) 10 years of experience in working with environmental issues preferably involving facility operations.
A strong background in various federal, provincial, and local environmental legislation and requirements.
Some understanding of wastewater treatment and water treatment facility operations
Some broad experience with environmental management for air, water, and soil.
Awareness of regulatory frameworks for water and wastewater facility operations and discharges to water courses in Canadian jurisdictions.
Trained in ISO management systems, preferably ISO 14001, with some practical work experience in developing, maintaining, and/or auditing an operational facility.
As our best candidate, you:
Take Ownership – Your words and actions demonstrate an understanding of the link between your own accountabilities and how they contribute to EPCOR’s performance. Works to meet or exceed internal and external customers' expectations.
Takes Initiative – You solve problems and meets objectives before being asked to do so. Acquiring and using technical, procedural, and professional information and skills to accomplish results within the context and prescribed limits set by the manager.
Collaborate with Others - Working harmoniously with others to accomplish EPCOR’s objectives while actively listening to and openly communicating with others. Managing emotions and acting with tact and diplomacy, even in challenging circumstances consistently.
Other important facts about this job
Jurisdiction: PROF
Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday
Note: Occasional travel may be required
Application deadline: September 30, 2020
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Please note the following information:
A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
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