The Company
Based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Algoma Steel has a proud history as a leading manufacturer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products. We are Canada’s only discrete plate producer and one of the lowest-cost producers of hot-rolled sheet steel in North America owing in part to our state-of-the-art Direct Strip Production Complex. Our steel is used in construction, mining, manufacturing, automotive, shipbuilding, and energy sectors including renewable energy and military applications. Today’s steel industry is rapidly evolving and so are we, transitioning to electric arc steelmaking technology that will position Algoma Steel as one of North America’s leading producers of green steel, bringing low-carbon steel products to market, shrinking our environmental footprint, and securing a more sustainable future.
We invite those with a talent and drive for superior performance, who desire to be part of a team of steel industry professionals to apply. Join us as we build on our rich, century-long tradition of delivering quality steel products to our customers, improving the quality of life for our community, and providing rich and rewarding careers for our employees.
A Place to Call Home
Algoma Steel takes great pride in preserving the high quality of life offered by the Sault – a vibrant and beautiful city that’s surrounded by stunning natural scenery. With its affordable housing, impressive work/life balance, proximity to the US, and lack of commute times, it’s the perfect place to raise a family and call home. For more information on living and working in Sault Ste. Marie visit www.welcometossm.com.
The Role
The Assistant Manager of Environment ensures compliance with local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations by conducting audits, reviewing processes, and collaborating with departments to address non-compliance. The role supports managers in developing and implementing environmental strategies, responding to regulatory changes, and promoting sustainable development by minimizing operational impact, recommending corrective actions, and preventing violations.
Key Accountabilities
Environmental Compliance Management
- Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective Environmental Compliance Management system.
- Collaborate with peers to implement improvement opportunities in environmental performance and reporting.
Risk Management
- Ensure Steelworks operations manage environmental risks to comply with local, provincial, and federal regulations.
- Supervise regular environmental audits to monitor corporate environmental performance.
Government Relations
- Advise on relevant regulatory changes and industry best practices.
- Promote and facilitate the implementation of safe, cost-effective, and commercially proven environmental management processes and controls.
Project Development
- Assist in developing projects to address legacy environmental issues in compliance with the Legacy Environmental Action Plan (LEAP) and closed properties commitments.
Corporate Strategy Support
- Support corporate strategy development in sustainability, by-product monetization, ESG, and other environmental objectives.
Strategic Initiatives and Government Affairs
- Align environmental compliance and sustainability efforts with business objectives and regulatory advocacy.
- Collaborate with the government affairs team to track regulatory changes and integrate them into environmental strategies.
Core Competencies and Skills Required
- University degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a comparable field.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- Supervisory experience.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including government agencies, community groups, and internal teams.
- Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of sustainability practices and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.
- Ability to handle environmental incidents and emergencies effectively.
- Experience in developing and implementing emergency response plans.
This is an exempt position.
Job Location: On-site in Sault Ste. Marie, ON
If you meet the qualifications for this position and are committed to a challenging career with a dynamic company, in a community that offers a superior quality of life, we encourage you to apply by December 13, 2024.
We offer a competitive salary, a discretionary Performance Bonus Plan, an Extended Health Benefits Package, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan and a Long-term incentive program.
To apply or learn more about our company, please visit www.algoma.com/careers/Assistant Manager – Environment (12020)
We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage diversity in our workplace. Accommodation is available for applicants with a disability. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.