Environmental Supervisor - Winnipeg, Canada - Red River Co-op

Red River Co-op

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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We have deep roots in our community. 85 years deep. And through the years we have proven our commitment to our members by making their priorities our priorities.

We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations, feature local products prominently, and most importantly - give back to our members through profit sharing.

We look to the past to inform our present core values.

But in this rapidly changing world, our roots ground us so that we can keep pace and innovate.

We have grown from one standalone Gas Bar in downtown Winnipeg to an ever-expanding co-operative with 49 gas bar locations, 23 car washes, six cardlocks, nine food stores, two standalone pharmacies and an oil supply centre.

Our fleet of trucks are on the road delivering fuel to farm and commercial accounts in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.

And we just keep growing as we develop fresh, modern ways to deliver premium products with extraordinary customer service.

This role can be just the start of your career as there is ample opportunity for advancement within Red River Co-op.

We are a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System, a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada.

The Opportunity:

Red River Co-op is recruiting for the position of Environmental Supervisor at our Home Office located at 10 Prairie Way, in Winnipeg.

This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The Environmental Supervisor adds value to our Co-operative by providing expert knowledge and overall guidance on environmental regulations and legislation.

The individual designs, develops, monitors and executes programs to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Essential responsibilities of the position include the following:

Be a liaison and public relations representative for the Co-op within the communities we serve;
Providing expert knowledge and guidance on all Federal and Provincial Environmental standards and legislation;
Responsible for maintaining and updating all Environmental processes and policies, including training new staff on the requirements;
Conduct research on best practices and design, develop and implement programs, policies and practices to support the overall Environmental program;
Responsible for managing environmental site assessments, remediation assessments, compliance evaluation studies, preparation of investigation work plans, performing/directing field activities, conducting data analysis and interpretation, preparation of reports, and contaminant management and removal;
Maintain all essential equipment including coordinating and overseeing the calibration program of fuel dispenser meters;
Ensure the Coop is prepared for any regulatory audits, including managing the audit process and responding to all enquires on a timely basis;
Maintain the ongoing due diligence program for fuel controls, including performing the training for new employees;
Maintain environmental permits with Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks and the Technical Standards and Safety Authority in Ontario;
Complete semiannual physical environmental inspections, prepare reports and assist the operations team with the implementation of recommendations;
Coordinate annual inspections by Licensed Petroleum Technicians; and
Complete quarterly environmental report for the board of directors.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

You have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a related field;
A B. Sc degree in science, engineering or any related scientific field would be considered an asset;
You demonstrate effective team leadership skills and the ability to work well with diverse groups;
You have strong written and verbal communication skills;
You are selfdriven, goaloriented and have the ability to set and adjust priorities and schedules;
You are proficient with Microsoft products, such as Excel, Word and Powerpoint; and
You are trustworthy, and maintain a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Total Rewards:

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Work Location:
In person