5-7 years of experience in environmental compliance and program management
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and environmental risk management
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
Experience in developing and implementing compliance solutions
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Responsibilities
Lead assigned environmental programs as the technical owner
Develop and enhance programs for regulatory compliance
Establish and enforce standards and procedures
Evaluate program performance and drive improvements
Manage environmental risks and ensure compliance action plans are executed
Collaborate with various departments to deliver practical environmental solutions
Engage with stakeholders during audits and regulatory interactions
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive work culture focused on safety and compliance
Full Job Description
Job Description
Put your environmental expertise to work in a role with visibility and impact. Join WGL as a Senior Environmental Specialist and help lead environmental programs, navigate regulatory requirements, manage risk, and partner across the organization to drive practical compliance solutions.
Essential Responsibilities
Program Leadership
Serve as the technical owner for assigned environmental programs.
Develop, implement, and enhance programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
Establish standards, procedures, and technical requirements.
Evaluate performance and drive program improvements.
Drive program outcomes through cross-functional influence without direct authority.
Foster a culture of safety by aligning programs with corporate safety rules and ensuring compliance in execution.
Drive accountability by proactively managing environmental risks, tracking regulatory commitments, and ensuring compliance action plans and corrective actions are effectively executed and communicated across the organization.
Regulatory Compliance
Monitor and interpret regulatory requirements and assess program impacts.
Integrate regulatory obligations into operations and project execution.
Support permitting, inspections, audits, reporting, and investigations.
Develop practical compliance solutions that minimize environmental risk.
Compliance & Performance Management
Develop and track compliance action plans from audits, inspections, and assessments.
Monitor program performance using metrics and dashboards.
Maintain documentation demonstrating compliance and program effectiveness.
Business Partnership
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Construction, New Business, and other functions to support compliance.
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Represent Environmental in regulatory interactions, audits, and inspections.
Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and agencies.
Technical Leadership
Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned programs.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to staff and partners.
Lead complex problem-solving and identify emerging risks.
Emergency Response
Participate in environmental emergency response and on-call rotation.
Support incident response, investigations, and corrective actions.
We offer a competitive salary range of $95,400 to $138,075 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
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About AltaGas Ltd.
AltaGas Ltd. is a Canadian energy infrastructure company that operates in three segments: Gas, Power, and Utilities. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. AltaGas owns and operates natural gas processing plants, pipelines, and storage facilities in Canada and the United States. The company also generates and sells electricity and provides energy services to customers in Canada. In 2019, AltaGas generated CAD 6.2 billion in revenue.
