Environmental Specialist

Job Description Summary

As an Environmental Specialist at STEMCELL, you will ensure compliance with evolving environmental regulations and reporting standards to maintain global market access and meet customer expectations. You will play a critical role in mitigating compliance risks, preparing for upcoming regulations, and contributing to the company's environmental initiatives and strategy. You will support internal audit functions, regulatory filings, stakeholder engagement, and cross-departmental projects tied to environmental compliance obligations.

Please note, this is a fixed-term and onsite 12 month contract.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compliance Monitoring: Track and interpret environmental regulations globally. Maintain a centralized database of forthcoming compliance obligations, their applicability, and associated risks. Lead multi-year, cross-departmental compliance initiatives

• Regulatory Support: Assist in the preparation and submission of environmental compliance documentation and reports to regulatory bodies and third parties

• Internal & External Communication: Develop and distribute internal and public environmental performance reports in alignment with global reporting standards Respond to customer inquiries and collaborate across departments to ensure consistent messaging and transparency

• Strategic Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) collaboration: Contribute to the development and execution of ESG goals and performance metrics. Monitor ESG regulatory developments and recommend strategic adjustments to the compliance roadmap

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Law, or Accounting with specialization in ESG reporting. Master’s degree is an asset

• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental compliance or ESG reporting

• In-depth knowledge of global environmental regulations and reporting framework and familiarity with global regulations (e.g., CSRD, EUDR, Proposition 65, Bill C-59) and GRI Certification, SASB Standards Training, or equivalent ESG/Environmental reporting frameworks

• Knowledge of CMRT, CDP, and ISO 14001 is advantageous

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and interpret regulatory requirements with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

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STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:

$83,700.00 - $125,500.00

STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.