Ontario, Canada

Job Family Group:
Health, Safety, Security, and Environment

Worker Type:
Regular

Posting Start Date:
July 21, 2026

Business Unit:
Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What's the role?

Shell is seeking an Environmental Specialist - Air to join its team in Sarnia. The primary focus of this role is environmental compliance related to air quality.

Reporting to the HSSE [Health, Safety, Security and Environment] Manager within the Sarnia Manufacturing Centre (Refinery and Chemical Plant) HSSE Department, this position provides environmental regulatory, sustainable development, and technical support related to environmental matters. The role is responsible for environmental regulatory reporting for the site to meet provincial and federal requirements. It proactively supports the Sarnia Manufacturing Centre on environmental issues and drives continuous improvement of the site's environmental performance. This position serves as the first point of contact with environmental regulatory bodies and liaises with departments to ensure awareness and compliance with management systems related to environmental standards.

In addition, this position is on onsite role at the Shell Sarnia Manufacturing Center and offers the flexibility to work offsite for a couple days a week.

What you'll be doing

Accountabilities:

• Interpret and recommend actions to comply with environmental regulations, permits, guidelines, standards, codes of practice, and corporate requirements;
• Complete NPRI reporting as well as additional reports for assigned focus area pursuant to regulatory requirements or licenses and permits (e.g. GHG, O. Reg 419/05, O. Reg 88/22, etc.)
• Work closely with the site to ensure regulatory and company environmental performance requirements are met;
• Complete Shell internal PMR reporting;
• Review procedures and Management of Change documents to ensure environmental implications are understood and addressed;
• Provide environmental training to Sarnia Manufacturing Centre staff;
• Update procedures and enter database threats for emerging regulations to build changes in our processes;

Other Responsibilities:

• Act as focal for regulatory enquiries as they relate to air;
• Develop and maintain productive and positive relationships with government agencies;
• Work with teams to develop environmental positions to ensure compliance and generate best position for the site;
• Execute ad-hoc tasks, activities and leadership activities to meet the needs of the asset;
• Serve as an on-call member of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) on a rotational basis;
• Manage multiple activities and tasks as well as conflicting demands while ensuring delivery of agreed to priorities and deadlines;
• Reserve worker duties may also be assigned in the case of Strike/lockout to allow business continuity;
• Execute ad-hoc tasks, activities and leadership activities to meet the needs of the asset.

What you bring

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer;
• College or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field;
• At least 3 years of environmental experience in refining, heavy industrial, petrochemical, or other large industries;
• Expertise in Canadian and Ontario environmental legislation related to air is considered an asset;
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and data analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 requirements;
• Ability to work across multiple lines of business both within the Sarnia Manufacturing Centre and across Shell;
• Must have the ability to adapt and remain flexible when assigned to special projects or tasks;
• The role is an onsite local position, must be willing to relocate to Lambton County. Relocation assistance provided by Shell.

After you submit your application, you will receive an email providing a link to an online assessment that is a mandatory part of the process and must be successfully completed within 3 days of receiving the initial assessment invite. The email will come from HireVue - please check your spam/junk mailbox if you do not see the email. Once completed, your application will be reviewed to determine the next steps. Thank you for your interest in Shell.

What we offer

The base salary range for this position is $82,000 - $130,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

You bring your skills and experience to Shell, and in return you work with talented, committed people in an innovative work environment. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on innovative projects together
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase; our pay and benefits packages are among the best in the world
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world
• We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs