Lead, Environmental Specialist

1 week ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada TransAlta Full time
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Date: Dec 18, 2023

Location:

Calgary, AB, CA

Company: TransAlta

Job Type: Full time - Salaried

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

WHO WE ARE

"Energizing the Future."

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, .

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Environmental Specialist to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Director of HSSE, the Lead Environmental Specialist provides corporate environmental leadership and strategic planning to support TransAlta's vision of being a leader in clean electricity, committed to a sustainable future. You will ensure that environmental policy, procedures, and best practices are in place to provide safe, low-cost, and reliable clean energy; lead assurance that our facilities are operated and growth plans are developed in accordance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations; represent TransAlta in industry associations and relationships with federal/national regulatory agencies.

This role is based out of our Head Office in Downtown Calgary.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Develop and implement a 1 to 3 year environment plan to meet the business requirements.
  • Identify & mitigate environmental risk and assess opportunities to protect biodiversity.
  • Lead assurance of compliance with all provincial and federal environmental regulations, approvals, and authorizations.
  • Provide environmental subject matter expertise on regulatory submissions and develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Continuously improve systems, processes, training and procedures to support a culture of environmental responsibility.
  • Support environmental incident management and investigation process.
  • Provide quarterly/annual environmental reporting and ensure environmental metrics are effective.
  • Set corporate priorities and environmental leadership strategies,
  • Continuous improvement of core business processes.
  • Understanding and adhering to budget for functional area.
  • Create a psychologically safe environment culture, and perform all work safely and within TransAlta's policies, procedures, standards, and collective agreements.
  • Monitor resourcing and closure of audit findings and corrective actions.
  • Provide environmental incident management support (after hours/shift weekends), as required.
  • Coordinate and support enterprise-wide Environmental Compliance Working Group.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
  • University Degree in engineering, environmental science, or environmental health focusing on environmental studies and/or related specialty
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental management in the energy industry. Professional designation preferred (P.Eng, RFP, EP, CIH, etc.)
  • Proficient in core office programs (i.e.: MS office. Power BI) and capable of learning key position-specific applications
  • Thorough awareness and understanding of applicable environmental regulations & industry best practices
  • Demonstrates the professional and technical knowledge & skills required for the role
  • Demonstrates capability to understand the business and create the link between the EH&S strategy and the business strategy
  • Demonstrates the ability to identify potential and existing problems and create effective solutions to address them following appropriate analysis
  • Incident investigation experience
  • Experience creating budgets and forecasts and managing resources
  • Strong collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Capability to understand and articulate complex technical issues to both a technical and non-technical audience
We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program. To learn more about we can energize your future, check out our new .

Become part of our TransAlta team today We look forward to reviewing your application. All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner to the best of our abilities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the recruitment process.
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