Regional Environmental Manager, Environmental Assurance And Protection

DescriptionOur team is seeking a Regional Environmental Manager (REM) who will lead and drive environmental operational excellence across Amazon sites in the Ontario area. The REM is an individual contributor who will be responsible for executing the environmental strategy and operational tactics by providing technical support for existing operations and future expansion across the region with future potential for leading a team. This role is onsite (5 days/week - Monday-Friday) and will be based in the ON area. The REM will travel up to 50%.
Key job responsibilities
Utilize risk assessments and compliance evaluations to drive continuous improvement initiatives that minimize environmental impacts. Communicate and implement best practices to sustain those gains.
Manage and execute multi-site responsibilities to comply with air emissions, stormwater, waste, wastewater and other environmental-related laws, regulations and permits, which includes required Federal, Provincial and Municipal reporting such as NPRI, ECA, RPRA, EASR, spill reporting, and other required reporting as needed.
Develop and maintain relationships with business partners to support their success in environmental compliance, performance and sustainability initiatives
Drive an environmentally responsible culture within the organization
Manage and execute business conformance with Amazon Environmental policies through effective execution of Amazon Operational Environmental Procedures
Develop relevant environmental procedures as dictated by business and regulatory needs
Provide strategic environmental support and regulatory review for future business growth and expansion
Partner with operations, special projects and support teams in supporting the change management process
With continual scaling of organization, will grow to manage a team to successfully support business needs
Facilitate root cause analyses for all environmental incidents and recommend appropriate corrective actions for network implementation.
Conduct risk assessments and audits as necessary.
Measure and analyze sites’ performance against requirements and policies.
Future potential for managing a team.
A day in the lifeThis role will be based in Canada and will report to the Business Environmental Leader. Travel to Amazon sites within the region is expected up to 50% of the time and 5 days/week in office. The REM will partner with the operations leadership teams to execute company environmental procedures and ensure compliance with all applicable specific Federal, Provincial and Municipal regulations. The REM will deliver a strategy for execution, supported by the EAP leadership team.
About the teamThe Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) team protects Amazon businesses and supports the needs of our customers by proactively mitigating environmental regulatory risks and protecting the environment.
Basic Qualifications
6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
5+ years of program or project Management experience
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or a related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.
CAN, ON, Ajax - 84,400.00 - 141,000.00 CAD annually
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CAN, ON, Brampton - 84,400.00 - 141,000.00 CAD annually
CAN, ON, Hamilton - 84,400.00 - 141,000.00 CAD annually
CAN, ON, Mississauga - 84,400.00 - 141,000.00 CAD annually
CAN, ON, Scarborough - 84,400.00 - 141,000.00 CAD annually
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