Environment Advisor

Agropur•Longueuil, QC

1d•CA$84,600 - CA$105,800

About The Position

The Environment Advisor shall work within the scope of the organization’s environmental action plan and in so doing shall support the Environmental Manager with regard to duties pertaining to upholding our environmental legal obligations and executing environmental projects. This role will also help oversee the completion of the action plans and certain tasks heretofore handled by the plants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental studies, chemistry, biochemistry or biology required / Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Minimum five (5) years experience, including one specialization in environmental management (regulations, awareness, etc.) and expertise in plant processes (processes, chemical, technical calculations, etc.), required.
Strong oral and written communication skills in French and English (English required to work with colleagues and clients in other Canadian provinces).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering, environmental studies, chemistry, biochemistry or biology preferred.
Knowledge of water treatment processes an asset.

Responsibilities

Taking charge of ensuring our Canadian plants are adhering to the appropriate environmental legal obligations in areas such as managing emergencies, liaising with governmental departments, providing technical support, etc.
Making sure plants are compliant with specific rules identified during the environmental review.
Compiling environmental impacts and handling their mandatory reporting to the various governmental departments and municipalities (water and energy consumption, emission of pollutants into the atmosphere and the water, carbon footprint), as well as the plants’ annual environmental review and computerizing the review process.
Drafting, maintaining and sharing a technical guide of best environmental practices (milk processing processes).