EHS Specialist (Intermediate)

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• Post-secondary degree in an environmental discipline and 4+ years of consulting experience
• Experience with ISO 14001, 9001 and / or 45001 management systems and sustainability standards (, GRI, SASB, TSM, etc.)
• Ability to travel within Canada periodically, as required; a valid driver’s license for travel to job / client sites is mandatory

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 550+ team of advisory, environmental / engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada.

We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory and over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability, we are Making Sustainability Happen.

Job DescriptionSLR is looking for an Intermediate EHS Specialist to join our ESG Advisory Service Line. You will work closely with our existing team in technical and tactical EHS management and assurance matters.

Our staff work with clients in all sectors to implement tools and processes to identify, prioritize, control and monitor ESG related risk, to develop strategy, to facilitate communications, to build management systems, and to conduct audits.

Our team moves quickly, so we need someone who builds trust through competence, and brings initiative and tenacity to everything they do.

Key Responsibilities Your specific responsibilities will include :

• Provide support to our existing team on projects relating to management systems, compliance and other local and international requirements applicable to EHS / ESG obligations.
• Rely upon your strong technical writing skills to lead the preparation of EHS and sustainability management, reporting, and due diligence documentation for our clients.
• Develop technical operating procedures used to define the required standard of care to be applied for a variety of topics, such as non-compliance reporting and spill preparedness & response.
• Potentially support with ESG and sustainability projects, including, but not limited to, materiality assessments, gap analyses, benchmarking, strategy development, and carbon footprinting.
• Develop, implement, and / or evaluate environmental, health & safety, and / or social management systems.
• Conduct audits and assessments of environmental, health & safety and / or social management systems and management plans.
• Responsible for project planning, coordination, and reporting.
• Liaising and coordinating with current and prospective clients, including communicating project status and deliverables in meetings and through presentations.
• Responsiveness and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Promote and maintain a positive One Team work environment through a culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Shared values and vision are very important to SLR. We want to grow our team around the right people. If you are practical, highly motivated, a team player, and don’t mind learning on your feet, we'd love to hear from you.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll continue to grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here.

We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team :

• Flexible working model option to work remote, hybrid, or full-time in office; at a minimum, occasional in-person days for team meetings at our Guelph or Toronto office will be required
• Competitive total compensation package commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefit plan and a suite of wellness initiatives
• Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available
• Significant opportunities for personal and professional advancement through exposure to varied and technically challenging work including multi-disciplinary projects and mentorship from a variety of technical experts
• Collaborative and engaged One Team environment that prioritizes work-life balance

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree specializing in a related technical discipline (sustainability, environmental science or engineering, occupational health & safety, ecology, environmental law / policy)
• 4 to 7 years experience required in one or more relevant fields
• Certified Environmental Professional (EP), or qualified to obtain the EP designation under ECO Canada is a bonus; other applicable certifications (, CRSP, Engineer-in-Training) and professional designations (P.

Eng, P. Geo) will be considered a plus as well

• Experience working at a consulting firm
• Strong technical writing skills, with an ability to synthesize technical information and develop plain language summaries
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Can find creative and innovative solutions to problems
• Flexible and adaptable, with ability to support multiple different projects at any given time and seamlessly transition between priorities.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with ability to formulate and monitor project timelines that align with client expectations.
• Ability to work independently and within a small team environment
• General knowledge of EHS and ESG criteria
• Previous experience with sustainability standards (, GRI, SASB, TSM, etc.) is a plus
• Experience working with ISO 14001, 9001, 45001, management systems and / or IFC Performance Standards is a bonus
• Ability to travel periodically, as required; a valid driver’s license for travel to job / client sites is mandatory

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities.