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Lead, Environmental Specialist Jobs in Varennes – Quebec at TransAlta Corporation
Title: Lead, Environmental Specialist
Company: TransAlta Corporation
Location: Varennes – Quebec
Category: Science, Management
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Location:
Calgary, AB, CA
Company:
Trans Alta
Job Type: Full time – Salaried
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
WHO WE ARE
“Energizing the Future.”
Trans Alta owns, operates, and develops adiversefleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, Trans Alta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering adynamic, productive, and safework environment.
Our employees contribute to adiverse, open, andtransparentculture with clear account abilities, strongleadership, andchallengingopportunities for personalcareer growth.
Our Commitment to Equity,Diversity, and Inclusion
It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense ofinclusionand belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. Trans Alta is committed to hiring adiverse workforceincluding women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. Trans Alta believes thatdiversityenhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element of effective corporate governance, and cultivates astrong workplace culture.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Environmental Specialist tojoin ourdynamicteam. Reporting directly to the Director of HSSE, the Lead Environmental Specialist provides corporate environmentalleadershipandstrategic planningto support Trans Alta’s vision of being a leader in clean electricity, committed to a sustainable future. You will ensure that environmental policy, procedures, and best practices are in place to provide safe, low-cost, and reliable clean energy;
lead assurance that our facilities are operated and growth plans are developed in accordance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations; represent Trans Alta in industry associations and relationships with federal/national regulatory agencies.
This role is based out of our Head Office in Downtown Calgary.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Develop and implement a 1 to 3 year environment plan to meet the business requirements.
Identify & mitigate environmental risk and assess opportunities to protect biodiversity.
Lead assurance of compliance with all provincial and federal environmental regulations, approvals, and authorizations.
Provide environmental subject matter expertise on regulatory submissions and develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Continuously improve systems, processes, training and procedures to support a culture of environmental responsibility.
Support environmental incident management and investigation process.
Provide quarterly/annual environmental reporting and ensure environmental metrics are effective.
Set corporate priorities and environmentalleadershipstrategies,
Continuous improvementof core business processes.
Understanding and adhering to budget for functional area.
Create a psychologically safe environment culture, and perform all work safely and within Trans Alta’s policies, procedures, standards, and collective agreements.
Monitor resourcing and closure of audit findings and corrective actions.
Provide environmental incident management support (after ho…
