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Job Summary
About Apotex Inc.
Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide with a broad portfolio of generic biosimilar innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto with regional offices globally including in the United States Mexico and India we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.
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Job Summary
Purpose: This role will report to the Director Global EHS and will have responsibility for maintaining the global environmental programs. The role will also collaborate with the health and safety functions where consolidated EHS program efforts are required.
Scope: The main responsibility of the Environmental Specialist is to work with the Director Global EHS to ensure that Apotex Inc. maintains compliance with all regulations related to the environment supports all sites with environmental initiatives and programs and supports Apotex ESG related efforts. The specialist will assist in the development of programs and tools to ensure that these obligations are met and will help to build the overall environmental program at Apotex Inc. including employee engagement activities developing and delivering training Incident/Accident investigations related to spills and releases and auditing of the overall program.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides technical expertise in the area of environment management and environmental regulatory compliance; providing tactical coaching to managers other team members and employees as required.
- Monitors responds to and helps resolves environmental issues as they arise and identifies when issues need to be escalated.
- Stays aware of leading edge environmental practices through regular professional development activities and monitoring related legislation.
- Provides technical input into the development and revision of EHS standards training and identified projects utilizing codes standards and relevant document sources.
- Supports annual chemical and hazardous materials inventory programs for all identified sites (i.e. GTA) in accordance with global EHS standards and all associated regulatory submissions including NPRI GHG TRA Chemtrec CWC collaboration with the site EHS lead.
- Supports global EHS compliance with regulated programs including waste registration stewardship programs surveys air compliance (ECAs and annual reporting) etc.; supports creation and monitoring of systems to help teach the business to do this independently in collaboration with the global EHS team.
- Supports waste audits in cooperation with the site EHS leads and impacted groups as well as assists in the review of findings to ensure corrective actions are executed by the site(s).
- Supports the creation and upkeep of the global EHS Compliance Calendar (ongoing) and site EHS self-assessment tools.
- Supports project teams to ensure compliance with company environmental requirements codes or standards. This includes monitoring the application of the Environmental Considerations form and the preparation of cleaning agent risk assessments.
- Participates in the internal auditing of the EHS program and provides support as required to initiate identified corrective measures.
- Utilizing codes standards and other relevant document sources performs research that supports key environmental initiatives.
- Participates in Incident/Accident investigations associated with environmental compliance track the implementation of resulting recommendations and follow up on corrective actions.
- Takes a lead role in responding to external groups such as regulatory bodies (MECP by-law officers) and customers.
- Supports site safety committees and other designated employee committees as a resource as it relates to environmental matters as required.
- Develops and executes employee engagement activities and communications focussing on Apotexs environmental programs in collaboration with the global EHS team and calendar.
- Collaborates with key stakeholders in the development and revision environmental training content and delivers or supports training specific to area of expertise as required.
- Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
- Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration Courage Perseverance and Passion.
- Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program Global Quality policies and procedures Safety and Environment policies and HR policies.
- All other relevant duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Education
- University/College degree in Environmental Science Environmental Engineering Environmental Studies or related science with applicable experience.
- Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Thorough understanding of the pertinent environmental acts regulations and associated codes and standards.
- Understanding of globally accepted environmental and sustainability programs platforms and metrics.
- Familiarity with ISO 14001.
- Knowledgeable in occupational health and safety programs/management systems.
- Proven ability as a team player.
- Excellent organizational / project management skills.
- Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
- Working knowledge of Word Excel PowerPoint and Access software package.
- Experience
- 5-7 years relevant experience.
- EP LEED or similar designations an asset.
At Apotex we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment where all everyone feels valued respected and supported to succeed.
We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing please advise us if you require an accommodation.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Floor Care
- Hospital Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Computer Skills
- Environmental Services
- Cleaning Experience
- OSHA
- Contract Management
- Team Management
- Custodial Experience
- EHS
- Commercial Cleaning
About Company
Apotex is the largest Canadian-owned pharmaceutical company providing patients around the globe with quality, affordable medicines. We are an innovative global research and technology leader in generic pharmaceuticals that serves customers and partners in the U.S. market, as well as 1 ... View more
