Environmental & Sustainability Specialist

Job Description Location: Mississauga, Ontario Title: Environmental & Sustainability Specialist Reports To: Senior Director, Human Resources & Domestic Operations Job Status: Full-time Contract About Us Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (SECL) is a wholly owned Canadian subsidiary of Osaka based Sharp Corporation, founded in 1912. Since its founding, Sharp Corporation has evolved into a brand recognized for creating new possibilities with its original technologies and products. Here in Canada, we're proud to be one of the first five sales companies established outside of Japan in 1974. Our business products, including Multifunction Printers (MFPs), Collaborative Displays, and a full line of Commercial Displays, allow businesses to build a smart & interactive office environment that encourages productivity, communication, and collaboration. Our consumer products, including steam ovens, microwave drawers, microwave ovens, air purifiers, and calculators, are designed to allow people to save time, make better use of their space and lead healthier lives. Job Summary As the Environmental and Sustainability Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring that Sharp Canada complies with all relevant environmental regulations and standards. This role is steeped in compliance, and the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring adherence to it. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations (e.g., CEPA, Federal Plastics initiatives, right-to-repair, extended producer responsibility). Prepare and submit environmental reports, including but not limited to environmental fee reporting, packaging reporting, plastic content of products, etc. Communicate promptly with product divisions leaders at Sharp when there are regulatory updates that will affect our products. Environmental Management Systems (EMS): Oversee and maintain Sharp Canada's Environmental Management System, ensuring it remains compliant with current environmental regulations and is continuously improved to reflect best practices. This will involve conducting internal audits and establishing corrective/preventive action plans. Work alongside our service and warehouse teams to ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous and electronic waste (WEEE, RoHS, EPRA compliance). Serve as the primary contact with EPRA and lead all activities to ensure our products are disposed of responsibly. Sustainability & Resource Efficiency: Maintain constant communication with our head office in Japan and our many factories worldwide to ensure that we are achieving our sustainability goals. Support initiatives to reduce environmental footprint and support Circular Economy efforts. Reporting & Documentation: Maintain environmental documentation, inspections, and compliance records. Maintain records of recycling, disposal and refurbishment for internal audits. Support corporate ESG reporting and customer environmental data requests. Qualifications University Degree or College Diploma in Environmental Studies is an asset, Intermediate Excel skills (ability to create charts, use basic pivot tables, use lookup functions, etc.) Strong communication skills, Solid understanding of waste management, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives, Familiarity with important industry terminology such as extended producer responsibility, circular economy, zero-waste, environmental stewardship, etc. Work Conditions Extended periods of sitting. Working in an office environment. Accessibility and Diversity Statement Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, SECL welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. It is the intention of Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. to grow hand-in-hand with our employees. We provide our employees with competitive compensation and encourage them to reach their full potential. All employees are given an equal opportunity in compliance with the provisions in the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and any other applicable legislation. Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. encourages candidates from diverse groups to apply. We at Sharp are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible. We will provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities who request accommodation that respects the dignity of the candidate. Dignity includes consideration of how accommodation is provided and the individual's own participation in the process. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process and require accommodation, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.