Sr. Sustainability Engineer

Florida Crystals / ASR Group•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$106,500 - CA$156,500•Onsite

About The Position

The ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, producing a wide range of sweetener products. This Sustainability Engineer position will report directly to the site Plant Manager, with dotted line relationships to the Vice President of Sustainability and the VP of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The role is responsible for supporting site leadership in finalizing the unit’s Sustainability Framework and executing strategies to achieve sustainability KPIs and environmental goals. The focus will be on fostering a culture of sustainability, collaborating with various departments, and aiding in internal and external communications. The position may also involve leading interactions with community groups, contractors, and consultants.

Requirements

BS in Environmental and Social Sustainability (ESS), Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university.
Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting Sustainable Development efforts, with particular focus on Operational Sustainability or Strategic CSR (preferably in a manufacturing setting).
Experience with Sustainable Reporting and Metrics calculation to include familiarity with GRI, ISO, pLCA, IPCC, GHG Protocol, etc.
Experience with third-party validation programming and audits, relative to sustainable development activities.
Experience with web-based customer-facing survey and reporting platforms, to include CDP, THESIS, ECOVADIS, etc.
Experience in delivering and/or maintaining Management Systems, with detailed knowledge on risk analysis and target/objective setting.
Experience in facilitation and completion of innovative projects focused on resources conservation and/ or sustainable development goals.
Knowledge and understanding of complex steam, power, energy systems and process unit operations, and how these relate to a manufacturing process.
Strong analytical thinking and decision making, able to interpret complex data and interrelated systems to generate optimum recommendations and solutions.
Able to clearly communicate, concisely and effectively at all levels.
Results driven, self-starter and who must demonstrate a high level of accountability.
Knowledge of Management Systems, preferably with an understand of materiality, physical & transitional risk assessments, and auditing.
Must be a change agent, able to challenge the status quo, and constantly seeks improvement without compromising safety.
Able to influence outcomes and deliver results, at pace.
Proactive, self-directed, highly organized, and committed to continuous improvement.
Able to handle sensitive and confidential matters.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, maintenance, and implementation of the site’s Sustainability Framework and Level 2 Sustainability Plan, ensuring alignment with ASR Group corporate objectives and site-specific targets.
Act as a change agent, promoting a culture of sustainability and continuous improvement throughout the site.
Collect, validate, and analyse sustainability data, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of outcomes.
Communicate findings and progress to internal and external stakeholders, including site managers, corporate sustainability leadership, and relevant departments, using appropriate reporting platforms.
Ensure regular tracking, reporting, and documentation of sustainability KPIs in accordance with ASR Group governance, policy, and document retention requirements.
Participate in or develop, oversee, and implement sustainable development projects to reduce resource consumption, minimise environmental impact, and advance site sustainability objectives.
Foster and ensure effective communication on how project efforts are contributing to the site’s individual budget and stretch targets and how they relate to Group targets, such as 50% GHG emissions reduction by 2030, progressing towards site GHG emission neutrality by 2040, and the “Net Zero” ambition by 2050.
Implement technical solutions for medium- and long-term sustainability challenges, including water usage reduction, waste management and resource circularity, and carbon market validations and certification, in partnership with subject matter experts.
Engage proactively in securing sustainable development incentives or funding to mitigate financial risks associated with sustainability innovations.
Champion cross-departmental collaboration, driving collective action through engineering optimisation, waste mitigation, and reliable operations to support both budgeted and aspirational site targets.
Facilitate site participation in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) certification, third-party programme validation audits, and corrective action completion.
Support sustainability training and competency development, ensuring all requirements are met and properly documented.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including sales, marketing, customer service, public relations, and community engagement teams, to communicate the site’s sustainability story, report progress, and foster positive relationships.
Participate in site and corporate initiatives to reduce post-consumer end-of-life impacts from material production and disposal.
Support management system reporting within authorised web-based platforms, ensuring timely corrective action tracking and resolution.
Coordinate signage and communications to enhance site-wide sustainability awareness and compliance.
Track and report community social engagement and local donations, in partnership with public relations and international relations departments.
Other duties as assigned by manager.