he Region Environmental Compliance Manager is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the proper management of all aspects of GFL Solids facility environmental compliance as it relates to policies, procedures and guidelines set forth by GFL and in compliance with all local, provincial and federal regulatory authorities. This is a dynamic role that will be working with facility operations leadership teams to support and provide direction on regulatory and permit requirements to drive full facility compliance using GFL compliance tracking tools, providing field reports and working with operations to implement any necessary corrective actions. The Manager will be responsible for relationships with regulatory agencies, ensuring all reporting is done timely, provide responses to regulatory agencies and review regulations for any changes impacting the business. They will also be responsible for training operations on permit requirements, GFL programs and policies. Beyond technical environmental aspects, the manager will actively participation in supporting the organization multiple functions of business including but not limited to project planning and budgeting, accounting, contract negotiation, legal and regulatory interaction, general operations, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

General Environmental Matters:

• Manages and oversees all aspects of environmental compliance tasks for regulated facilities though SEMS by coordinating and supporting all permitting, sampling, reporting and recordkeeping functions for the operations including but not limited to:
• Water programs
• Air programs
• Waste programs
• Auditing of facilities

Permitting Project Management:

• Coordination of efforts between operations, third party consultants/engineers and regulatory agencies for new permits, renewals of permits, and any required modifications as required by regulations and permit conditions
• Permitting may include and require attendance of regulatory meetings, public hearings and community engagement
• Work through closure/post closure activities as needed with operations, legal, risk management and third party consultants

Noncompliance Events:

• Management of any notices of violation, follow up reporting, communication to leadership; mitigate ongoing risk; manage follow up corrective action planning
• Maintain all required records through the EHS & Compliance tracking system and provide regular monthly, quarterly and annual status reporting data to GFL corporate as requested

Regulatory Policy Updates:

• Subject matter expert for region related to environmental and permitting
• Working with third party consultants, associations and government agencies maintain up to date information on regulatory, guidance or policy changes which may impact operations and communicate to GFL
• May require attendance of meetings, writing of position statements or submission of comments to regulatory changes. Provide technical support and expertise in such discussions

Corp ESH Interactions:

• Identify compliance risks and strategically utilize internal controls necessary to ensure operational, legal and EHS & Compliance risks are effectively managed and minimizedReport any and all issues to leadership

Continuous Improvement:

• Provide technical review on projects, provide recommendations on improvements to safety, design, construction, quality, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility

Training and Support:

• Provide technical information and training to operations; provide relief support for key roles as needed, complete special projects/assignments as required by leadership; provide expertise on key projects and committees as needed
• Communicate with Operations on overall KPI’s through SEMS
• Provide feedback and support to other departments within EHS&C and other support functions, to assist in improvement of compliance program development, best management practices, standard work instructions, and overall improvement to company policies and programs
• Support new acquisition integration as it relates to permit environmental functions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environment, Environmental Sciences, or related field of study
• 7+ years of progressive field experience in environmental management and permitting
• Expertise and extensive knowledge of CEPA, CCME guidelines or applicable provincial regulations including but not limited to: Provincial EPA, OWRA, Waste Diversion Act, TDG, OHSA, TSSA Act, O.Reg 347/90, O.Reg 419/05, O.Reg 153/04, O.Reg 406/19
• Deadline driven with excellent organizational skills
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency and working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to work with third party environmental management software systems and SEMS
• Capability to handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Maintain work by effectively using problem solving skills independently
• Ability to develop processes and procedures as well as initiate tasks related to job requirements
• A quick learner with solid work habits who works well under pressure with constant re-prioritization of duties
• Maintains the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality regarding company information
• Must have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication as well as presentation skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organization
• Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and accomplish goals and objectives
• Travel is required within region