Environmental Sustainability Specialist

5 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ontario Power Generation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to join our team at Ontario Power Generation (OPG). As an Environmental Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting our company's commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and implement environmental management systems and programs, including waste management, contaminated lands, spills management, biodiversity, certificates of approvals, impacts on fish and endangered species, emissions, and ozone-depleting substances.
  • Develop, maintain, and review environmental management governance and documentation.
  • Implement and manage environmental management systems (EMS) programs at our generating units, and monitor and report on compliance and performance against established EMS programs.
  • Provide expertise and support to our generating units and functions in managing OPG's environmental performance, including interpretation and advice on legislation and policies, identifying and correcting environmental performance issues, assessing and reporting on environmental compliance and performance, establishing effective relationships with external and regulatory environmental agencies, and obtaining environmental assessment approvals and other approvals and permits.
  • Liaise and negotiate with local regulatory agencies to obtain and influence conditions of routine permits and approvals, regulations, and licenses.
  • Prepare, analyze, and interpret environmental compliance reports for regulatory agencies, and internal performance reports for generating unit and function stakeholders; establish, maintain, and utilize environmental data and reporting systems.
  • Prepare key environmental reports and communications to executive internal stakeholders and external audiences.
  • Monitor our generating unit and function's environmental performance using performance and compliance data and metrics; utilize various performance assessment applications to identify and characterize environmental performance strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.
  • Conduct and coordinate technical and analytical studies on environmental issues and advise senior management and generating units and functions on results.
  • Participate with other project team members in the preparation and implementation of project execution plans.
  • Define environmental training and awareness requirements for generating units and functions and provide the interface with the learning and development organization to develop and deliver training.
  • Participate in key generating unit and function meetings to provide the required environmental related information and data to drive appropriate response to current and emerging environmental issues and champion improvement opportunities.
  • Represent OPG on external committees dealing with environmental issues and manage positive relationships that enhance the image of OPG.
  • Represent OPG Environment on internal committees and manage positive relationships to enhance the success of corporate environmental initiatives.
  • Keep abreast of the latest developments in the field of specialty and environmental legislation and make recommendations of studies or research as deemed appropriate to address environmental issues or improve environmental performance.
  • Supervise staff on a periodic basis providing advice and guidance on specific environmental studies and programs.
Requirements
  • 4-year university degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Environmental Studies.
  • 6-8 years relevant work experience providing support in environmental engineering, environmental studies, and environmental planning and approvals.
  • Experience with air quality assessment and modeling is considered an asset.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.
  • Demonstrated experience with provincial and/or federal Environmental Assessment legislation.
  • Experience with field work and overseeing management of environmental related work.
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to develop scope of works and execution strategies.
  • Strong verbal communication skills; ability to influence and communicate effectively across the company and externally at all levels.
  • Superior writing skills.
  • Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Experience working for or with a public regulatory body is an asset.
  • Demonstrated experience liaising with First Nation communities related to environmental approvals.
  • Strong interpersonal skills as working within a team structure is an essential part of the position.


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