Sr. Environmental Leader

Vacancy Status

Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)

AI Disclosure

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Onsite

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Assembly on a full-time basis.

Sr. Environmental Leader

This is a 100% on-site position.

At Oshawa Assembly, we are pursuing our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and building high-quality Chevrolet Silverado HD and LD trucks is essential to funding that future. We are seeking a new team member to help bring this vision to life in Oshawa. We are committed to creating a workplace where we operate as One Team and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and supported. We are looking for individuals who are bold, innovative, ready to take on challenges, and committed to excellence. Successful candidates will develop new skills and play an integral role in improving and refining both new and existing processes. The opportunities at Oshawa Assembly are extensive as we continue to build the organization from the ground up and shape it into a Workplace of Choice.

Join our team today.

The Role

GM is seeking a Sr. Environmental Leader who is passionate about leading the environmental operations at Oshawa Assembly. As a Senior Environmental Engineer at the Oshawa Assembly plant, you will have the opportunity to lead environmental compliance activities and will be responsible for developing programs to reduce environmental risk and improve operational efficiency. The successful candidate will work as part of the Global Environmental Operations organization, and alongside various manufacturing and facilities departments to support all environmental media. They will engage with subject matter experts and plant personnel to develop and implement solutions to improve environmental performance and reduce risk. They will ensure new and existing equipment is properly evaluated for compliance and conformance requirements and support routine and periodic testing. The Sr. Environmental Leader will contribute to the team’s knowledge of environmental compliance requirements.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Air

• Ensure the site meets all Environmental Compliance Approval requirements as it relates to equipment operating conditions, emissions modeling (ESDM), change management, and regulatory reporting.

• Review and validate new chemicals or process changes meet regulatory guidelines.

• Track completion of preventative maintenance on key equipment.

• Complete and submit required regulatory reports such as NPRI and GHG.

• Provide contract management oversight to the sites Chemical Manager including safety oversight, annual budgeting, invoice tracking and more.

Waste

• Ensure the site meets all Environmental Compliance Approval requirements as it relates to waste management.

• Provide contract management oversite to the sites Resource Manager including safety oversight, annual budgeting, invoice tracking and more.

• Ensure all waste being generated as part of the manufacturing operation is characterized and shipped in accordance with provincial and federal regulations.

• Ship soil in accordance with Ontario soil management regulations.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that improve the sites diversion rate, drive down non-diverted waste totals, and help meet the site’s Zero Waste objectives.

Water

• Ensure the site meets all Environmental Compliance Approval requirements as it relates to storm water management.

• Execute storm and sanitary water sampling and analyze results to validate compliance.

• Completion and submission of stormwater, wastewater, and sanitary water regulatory reports.

• Provide environmental support to the on-site WWTP.

ISO14001 Environmental Management System

• Maintain the sites certified ISO14001 Environmental Management System

• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, employee environmental training, and develop standardized work as it relates to the site’s significant environmental aspects.

• Schedule and lead both internal and external ISO14001 audits, tracking any findings to completion.

• Maintain the sites robust library of Task Instruction Sheets, Procedures, and Forms associated with the EMS.

Other

• Ensure the site is in compliance with all tank related regulations as applicable at the site (LFHC, FOC, FC, etc.)

• Provide 24/7 environmental emergency response support to the site, and complete follow up corrective action as required.

• Engage with various departments to support long term environmental performance through business planning, layered audits, Zero Waste Treasure Hunts, and more.

• Plan and/or participate in environmental community outreach events that help support the site’s Wildlife Habitat Certification and engage local conservation groups.

• Develop project bid documents (SOW, Budget, etc.) to support the funding and execution of projects that eliminate environmental risk.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in environmental engineering or related science or engineering field, experience in manufacturing preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, preferably in engineering or related environmental sciences; P. Eng preferred

• Demonstrated understanding of provincial, federal and municipal environmental regulations and the ability to interpret how those regulations apply to site operations and activities.

• Demonstrated expertise in at least one environmental media (air permits and regulation, water permits and regulation, and/or waste regulations).

• Expertise to investigate complex environmental problems and apply sound technical judgment to develop possible solutions (e.g., complicated air permitting or regulatory issue, significant waste issue, significant water permitting or compliance issue).

• Highly developed oral and written communications skills.

• Experience with analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex data or situations so that others, including senior leadership, can comprehend, respond and contribute.

• High level of enthusiasm, persistence, leadership ability, initiative, and experienced judgment to identify priorities, initiate projects, and complete activities in a timely fashion.

• Experience working externally with regulators or other public or private sector individuals.

• Cross-functionally minded, with an ability to build and maintain strong relationships

• Must have a valid full G Canadian driver’s license

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of GM environmental requirements and how those requirements supplement environmental regulations and apply to site operations and activities.

• Working knowledge of GMS principles and ability to integrate environmental requirements into the GMS framework at the site.

• Knowledgeable in regulatory reports such as NPRI, GHG, AAR etc. is an asset.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $97,800.00 to $146,600.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.

• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.

• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends

THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.