Environmental Coordinator Ontario Woodlands Operations

We at Resolute are a diverse group of individuals who possess a wide variety of skills. Here, we believe that giving you the ability to maximize your potential without constraint is key to our shared success.

Our Thunder Bay location in Ontario, Canada is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Environmental Coordinator Ontario Woodlands Operations. This job is permanent, full-time.

Environmental Coordinator Ontario Woodlands Operations

Resolute is seeking an individual hereafter referred to as the “Environmental Coordinator”, to assist our forest management team to primarily fulfill our obligations related to the Environmental Management System (EMS) on Sustainable Forest License (SFL) areas managed by Resolute and areas where the Company procures fiber in Northwestern Ontario. 

Environmental Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the highest safety standards are met or exceeded in the application of duties.
• The Environmental Coordinator maintains Ontario Woodland’s ISO 14001:2015 certification program and ensures the EMS requirements are implemented and maintained in accordance with the standard.
• Conduct field audits of operations, documentation review and revision, and completion of monthly or other reporting.
• Participate in and conduct training on the EMS, including production of training material or production and revision of communication tools such as the Woodlands Environmental Handbook or other EMS communication documents.
• Advise Ontario Woodlands operational staff on how to fulfil requirements of the EMS, such as assistance understanding requirements, or to complete preventative and corrective action reports.
• Track monthly EMS metrics related to environmental performance and report as required. 
• Advise Company Contractors related to the EMS requirements to ensure legal compliance and conformance to the certification standards.
• Ensure any required environmental permits are applied for and maintained.
• Maintain databases and the EMS system up to date.
• Maintain current awareness of legislative requirements to ensure the EMS is up to date and changes to compliance obligations are documented and communicated.
• Work effectively with auditors during internal and external certification audits to ensure certification is maintained.
• Conduct investigation, complete action plans and reporting for environmental incidents or to respond to and address audit findings.
• Other duties that support Ontario Woodlands may be assigned as needed.
• Provide documentation support related to other forestry certification programs such as various Chain of Custody certification programs, Sustainable Forestry Initiative® Forest Management and Fiber Sourcing, and Forest Stewardship Council® National Forest Stewardship Standard of Canada.

Ideal profile:

• Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of proven forestry environmental certification experience.
• A degree in Forestry, Environmental Science or a directly related field.
• Being a Registered Professional Forester (R.P.F.) in good standing is an asset.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English is an asset.
• Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change.
• Ability to work, including working alone, in the field to visit forest operations and conduct field audits.
• Valid drivers licence is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth knowledge of MS Office and solid computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills.
• The ideal candidate will possess the drive and passion to continuously improve upon the health and safety, efficiency, production, and environmental compliance targets for Ontario Woodlands.
• Willingness to travel 25% (Northwest Ontario)

Your team:

• Reporting to the Forestry Services Superintendent, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply today! In order to be eligible for this position, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada for our company.

Our Ontario Woodlands is located at 2001 Neebing Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON. The community of Thunder Bay is located in Northwest Ontario. For more information about the region, please visit http://www.thunderbay.ca/  or  www.visitthunderbay.com)

Forest products are essential, as are each and every one of our employees and contractors. We take the necessary steps to protect the health and well-being of our employees and to safeguard the integrity of all Resolute facilities.

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Be part of the change. Be part of a dynamic team.
We are a global leader in the forest products industry offering an energetic and safe work environment with opportunities and challenges that will help develop your skills. We are more than 8,000 employees in Canada, the United States and various other international locations.

We are looking for employees with the experience and expertise to improve our efficiency, increase our long-term profitability and deliver first-class products and services to our customers. And you, what are you looking for?

We are a company writing a new story for itself in a rapidly changing industry. We have made important inroads to ensure our viability and to be an environmental supplier of choice. Come take part of our history and be part of the change!

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