West Fraser

Regional Environmental Manager

West Fraser$136K — $161K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Forestry or a related field.
  • 10+ years managing environmental programs in the industrial sector.
  • Experience working with Environmental Management Systems.
  • Familiarity with environmental compliance audit frameworks and processes.
  • Knowledge of forestry or heavy manufacturing operations is a plus.
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills.
  • Proven ability to build relationships in operational and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and governance of environmental programs and standards.
  • Provide strategic and technical guidance on regulatory compliance to Mill site resources.
  • Support adherence to Corporate Environmental Management System expectations.
  • Advise on environmental program gaps and opportunities to enhance performance.
  • Represent West Fraser in external industry organizations and regulatory changes.
  • Provide leadership and coaching to environmental resources in BC.

Benefits

  • Outstanding medical and dental benefits.
  • Pension plan included.
  • Life, disability, and accident insurance.
  • Generous vacation leave and holidays.
  • Annual bonus opportunities.
Full Job Description
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - BC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

As a leader within the broader environment, climate and sustainability team, reporting to the Director of Environment & Regulatory - Canadian Operations, you will have responsibility for providing technical support, environmental subject matter expertise and leadership to WF's operations in the areas of environmental regulatory compliance, performance improvement and sustainability. The role will lead efforts in the development, implementation and governance of Environmental Management System (EMS) tools and resources for the company as well as provide environmental support to approximately 10 divisions spanning lumber, pulp and wood panel manufacturing operations across BC.

You'll Do:

  • Environmental Programs Lead, responsible for developing, maintaining and overseeing environmental programs, standards and procedure to support compliance and performance improvement
  • Supported by regional environmental advisor, provide strategic and technical guidance and advice to Mill site resources related to:
    • Maintaining environmental regulatory compliance
    • Adherence to Corporate Environmental Management System Expectations
    • Performance Improvement in environment and sustainability goals and targets

  • Provide environmental support and regulatory interpretation for forestry operations in BC
  • Advise on environmental program gaps and strategic opportunities to enhance environmental performance
  • Represent West Fraser on external industry organizations. This will include development WF positions and inputs into various emerging regulatory changes within BC.
  • Provide direct leadership, guidance and coaching to environmental resources within BC


You Have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Forestry or similar acumen
  • 10 or more years of managing environmental programs in the industrial sector
  • Experience working with Environmental Management Systems
  • Familiarity with Environmental and Regulatory compliance audit frameworks and processes
  • Knowledge of forestry or lumber &/or wood panel or similar heavy manufacturing operations is an asset
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships within operational and cross functional teams
  • Demonstrated planning, organizing and creative problem-solving ability
  • Demonstrated ability to be a strategic thinker, effectively managing multiple priorities and able to establish short, medium and long term plans that support enterprise goals and targets
  • Effective team builder with proven leadership skills
  • Professional integrity and willingness to learn
  • Willingness to travel


Compensation Package:

  • The salary range for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location. The yearly salary range is between $136,000 - $161,000.
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays


Your Workplace Location:

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About West Fraser

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is a Canadian forestry company that produces lumber, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, and wood chips based in Quesnel BC, Canada. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is a member of the Forest Products Association of Canada. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. was twice recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and five times as Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2017. Also, the company was recently named for the fourth time as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and Canada's Best Employer for Recent Graduates for 2018. West Fraser was founded by three brothers from Seattle: Pete, Bill and Sam Ketcham in 1955. The three brothers decided to do business together and purchased a small planing mill in Quesnel, British Columbia. Over the years the company grew, "West Fraser has become the largest lumber manufacturer in North America with 8,600 employees globally – about 5,000 in Western Canada – at about 50 locations." In April 2020, it was revealed that Jim Pattison had upped his stake in West Fraser to 13.8% ownership, prompting speculation that the Canadian billionaire had plans to merge the company with Canfor, of which he owns 51%. In response, West Fraser adopted a shareholder rights plan or "poison pill" in order to defend against any attempts at a takeover.
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