Environmental Specialist Jobs

Located on the western side of spectacular coastal British Columbia, Howe Sound Pulp and Paper is one of the oldest operating mills in the province. Commissioned in 1909, Howe Sound Pulp and Paper plays a key role in the history of the Sunshine Coast. Generations of families who were first attracted to the area by mill jobs, stayed and have made the Coast their home.

Howe Sound is one of 8 facilities owned by Paper Excellence, a diversified manufacturer of pulp and paper that produces over 3 million tonnes of printing, writing, packaging, and specialty papers annually with a workforce of more than 3,000 strong.

Howe Sound Pulp & Paper is currently looking for an Environmental Coordinator. This position is responsible for providing technical support in all environmental aspects of our operation. Reporting to the Technical & Environmental Manager, this position will be a resource to all employees within our organization and provide direction on environmental initiatives, programs and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate groundwater sampling and testing around operational and closed landfills
• Conduct and Coordinate sampling and shipment of effluent samples to contract labs for compliance testing
• Perform internal environmental audits.
• Annual reporting of chemical inventories to federal government via NPRI
• Maintain daily air and water statistical data for month end reporting to government officials and for in house trend monitoring
• Maintain off-site ambient air monitoring station and reporting monthly to BC Environment
• Coordinate monitoring of water treatment plant and intake monitoring for fisheries obligations.
• Supporting the Incident Investigation process
• Monthly air testing
• Ensuring our safety and environmental systems comply with all regulatory requirements
• Liaise with operators in the efficient operations of UNOX treatment system, sludge dewatering system and stack emissions.
• Perform effluent quality tests on both treated and untreated effluent to ensure legal compliance and optimal operating conditions
• Maintain on-site meteorological station and reporting to BC Environment
• Arrange quarterly and annual stack tests with environmental consultants
• Monthly reporting of online electronic data to BC Environment and Environment Canada
• Annual reporting of Green House Gas emissions

Required Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Results driven approach
• Advanced understanding of environmental regulations and legislation.
• Experience in environmental regulatory management; working with regulatory agencies; and environmental quality management.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• University degree in a related field – environmental science, environmental engineering, applied sciences.