Organization: The Employment Office
Job
Type:
Full-time
Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta AB
Posting
Date: Jun
24, 2015
Deadline: Jun 29, 2015
Website: http://jobs.applyfirst.ca/jobs/68323
- An
outstanding opportunity for an environmental professional to work
collaboratively with key stakeholders to achieve results. - A
varied and challenging role working within a supportive and driven team
environment. - Receive
excellent compensation with a global leader.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Methanex is the
world’s largest producer and marketer of methanol to major international
markets. With corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Canada, Methanex is a
publicly traded global enterprise with manufacturing, marketing and supply
chain capabilities in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Caribbean, the
Middle East and throughout the Asia Pacific Region.
Methanex is
committed to Responsible Care®, an umbrella program under which issues related
to health, safety, the environment, community involvement, social
responsibility, sustainability, security and emergency preparedness are managed
at each Methanex location. The Responsible Care® ethic is an integral part of
Methanex’s global commitment to ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders,
wherever Methanex does business.
ABOUT THE
OPPORTUNITY
Currently, Methanex
is seeking an Environmental
Affairs Advisor to join the team in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Reporting to the
Manager, Responsible Care, you will be responsible for developing, implementing,
coordinating and maintaining the environmental management programs at the
Medicine Hat siteand
for ensuring compliance with operating approvals and permits, relevant
environmental legislation and regulation, Methanex corporate requirements, and
Chemical Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) responsible care
commitments.
Your key
accountabilities will include:
- Developing,
implementing, maintaining and auditing an ISO 14001 compliant
environmental management system, including all necessary environmental
procedures and programs required to ensure regulatory compliance with
applicable federal, provincial, and municipal legislation, as well as
internal Methanex and CIAC Responsible Care requirements; - Coordinating
environmental monitoring programs, including the activities of the
site-based laboratory and external consultants, related to the monitoring
of groundwater, soil, wastewater quality, stack sampling, ambient air
quality and vapour control systems, as well as the fugitive emissions leak
detection and repair program; - Managing
consultants for various monitoring and other environmental projects,
including requests for proposals, awarding contracts, budgeting, invoice
tracking and approval, personnel monitoring and project oversight; - Acting
as the primary contact for the regulatory/compliance branch, and as the
government liaison, for all site-related environmental matters, remaining
current with all relevant environmental regulations and legislation, and
monitoring proposed and impending changes to legislation and regulations; - Completing
weekly and monthly environmental performance reporting for site and
corporate leaders, as well as providing information to support annual
corporate initiatives such as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) reporting,
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting and corporate social responsibility and
sustainability reporting - Preparing
and submitting the site’s environmental performance reports, as well as
emissions and waste inventories, for municipal, provincial and federal
government departments and regulators, as well as to the CIAC; - Preparing
and submitting incident reports related to spills, releases or other
non-conformances to the appropriate provincial or federal government
entity; - Ensuring
all environmentally-related government approvals and permits for the site
are in place and current, and leading projects to obtain amendments,
revisions and/or renewals of those permits and approvals; - Providing
technical expertise and advice to site management and personnel regarding
appropriate measures to ensure compliance and minimize liabilities related
to environmental issues, as well as advising project teams on
environmental requirements for specific projects; and - Actively
participating as a member of the Methanex Global Environmental Excellence
Team (GEET), the Palliser Airshed Society, and the CIAC Environmental
and Quality Committee.
As our ideal
candidate, you have an undergraduate degree in environmental engineering or
environmental science with specialization in remediation, contaminant
management, sampling and monitoring or environmental assessment preferred. You
have also completed specialized courses in environmental law; ISO 14001
environmental management systems; groundwater, surface water, and soil
sampling/monitoring; contaminant management and remediation; air quality
monitoring and management; greenhouse gas quantification and management
programs; industrial waste management and classification; and/or management
system auditing.
Along with five
years of experience in an environmental advisory role, which preferably
includes environmental assessment, regulations and compliance; environmental
sampling/monitoring; and/or environmental protection planning, you have
demonstrated expertise in managing environmental programs within an industrial
setting.
Your detailed
working knowledge and experience with Alberta provincial and Canadian
federal environmental legislation and regulatory requirements is supported by
demonstrated competency in managing multiple projects and consultants,
including the project phases of request for proposal, contract assignment,
budgeting, budget tracking, work flow monitoring and project completion. Strong
technical writing skills are also required.
This role calls for
a customer-focused professional with strong interpersonal and collaboration
skills, a dedication to exceeding the expectations of internal and external
customers, and the ability to influence and garner the cooperation and
commitment of others. As an effective communicator, both verbally and in
writing, you are committed to developing and maintaining positive relationships
and ensuring that clear and concise information is relayed to all levels
of the organization.
Results-oriented,
you demonstrate sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple, sometimes
competing priorities and make valuable decisions based on a mixture of
analysis, wisdom and experience.
If you are extremely
detail-oriented with outstanding organization, prioritization, planning and
time management skills, including the ability to respond to shifting
priorities, then this could be your next opportunity!
Lastly, to be
successful in this role, you will need to be independently motivated and
action-oriented as evidenced by a consistent ability to meet tight
deadlines and achieve results while under pressure and time constraints.
Do you have a
demonstrated learning agility coupled with a personal commitment to ongoing
self-development? Then apply with Methanex today!
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
In exchange for your
hard work and dedication, you can expect an industry competitive salary along
with the following benefits:
- Incentive
bonus plan; - 4 weeks
paid vacation; - Medical/Dental
plan; - Pension
plan and optional Share purchasing plan; - Frequent
social events; - Possible
relocation assistance for the right candidate.
Building on
the core values of integrity, trust, respect and professionalism,
Methanex’s corporate culture encourages communication and
teamwork and rewards employees for creativity and innovation.
Join this
thriving, team focused, market-leader today and expand your experience with a
new challenge – Apply Now!
