Advisor, Environmental Compliance

Please note that :

Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.

We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

Our expectations

Reporting to the Director, Asset Protection Process and Strategy, the Advisor, Environmental

Compliance (AEC) is responsible to support the maintenance and development of the RONA's

hazardous materials and environmental compliance program for all locations in Canada. Activities

include, hazardous materials program management for store and supply chain locations; regulatory

compliance support; SDS Program management including ongoing compliance with the Globally

Harmonized System (GHS / WHMIS 2015); chemical item inventory management; and hazardous

materials vendor management.

Further, the Advisor, Environmental Compliance supports and partners with the Coordinator,

Environmental Compliance with third-party vendors in the facilitation of hazardous waste pickups, spill

management, emergency support, and PPE / supplies.

Your role

Develop, enhance, implement, and maintain HAZMAT / Environmental programs and policies

to ensure compliance with government regulations and to resolve related issues as they arise

from store, supply chain, and corporate locations.

Responsible for understanding and addressing Provincial and Federal level hazardous

materials and environmental compliance regulations.

Work / partner with various teams within the organization including : Asset Protection & Safety,

Legal, Merchandising, Facilities, Engineering & Construction, Real Estate, Quality Assurance,

Public Relations, Supply Chain, and Store Communications to address issues and ensure

company compliance with policies and procedures as well as government regulations.

Work with hazardous waste disposal vendor to manage hazardous waste disposal program

for all store, supply chain, and corporate locations and ensure program compliance.

Research, develop, and implement program issues and enhancements. Resolve vendor

service issues. Manage and develop compliance reporting metrics.

Work directly with new Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Classification Vendors to properly

classify and manage all RONA’s HAZMAT items (Approximately 17,500 current HAZMAT

items) as well as classification of newly on-boarded items to RONA’s going forward.

Classification system process includes item level regulatory review of guidelines set forth by

the following agencies : Environment Canada, Occupational Health & Safety, National Fire

Protection Agency (NFPA), as well as an individual Provincial, Federal, and Local regulatory

reviews.

Provide hazardous materials program support and guidance to all store and supply chain

locations and assists with researching issues of non-compliance, violations, and / or citations

with regulatory officials in order to prepare formal responses to internal departments as well

as Federal, Provincial, and / or local agencies.

Review and monitor hazardous waste generation rates for all store and supply chain locations

to confirm compliance with regulatory guidelines. Track and make adjustments as necessary.

• Support and collaborate with the Environmental Compliance Coordinator.
• Vendor management duties that include vendor services involving hazardous waste disposal,

Tier II bulk chemical reporting, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plans, and the

RONA’s HAZMAT Support Line.

Work with internal merchandising teams to understand and develop product disposition

guidelines.

Work with SDS Management vendor to ensure compliance with internal program and regulatory requirements. Assist with preparation and roll out of new program materials and

guidelines relating to the Globally Harmonized Systems (GHS) and the Safety Data Sheets

SDS)

The qualifications we are looking for

Bachelor's degree and / or equivalent environmental compliance, hazardous waste management, or

equivalent / relevant studies

3 to 5 years’ experience in a position involving health and safety, environmental compliance, or

hazardous waste

• Proven communication skills, both oral and written
• Confidence speaking in front of a group
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, resourcefulness, and initiative

At RONA, over 22,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA and Dick ’ s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You ’ ve got the talent? We ’ ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization.

Your voice will always be heard and valued. You ’ ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you ’ re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match

By joining the RONA family, you ’ ll enjoy many benefits, such as :

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
• Benefits : retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Electric car charging stations
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that ’ s involved in the community
• And much more!

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.