Project Manager Environment Sustainability - Manufacturing

Teknion is seeking a Project Manager for Environment Sustainability in Manufacturing in Toronto, ON. The role involves developing and managing environmental projects, leading teams towards sustainability goals, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree related to the environment and 2-5 years of relevant experience. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on reducing the company's environmental footprint.
General Accountabilities:

This role is multidisciplinary requiring knowledge research and vision on environmental impact of Manufacturing Process Design Product Design and inspiring leadership capability. The incumbent is a key player in the development of Teknions Sustainability policies and responsible for developing and managing the individual environmental projects with the divisional and departmental teams within the Toronto Manufacturing Group. Our goal is to achieve a greener economy and fight climate change with the intent to improve the wellbeing of our employees and the community.

Specific Accountabilities:
• This position is responsible for developing planning implementing and monitoring the environmental plan and sustainable actions within the Toronto Manufacturing Group.
• Key responsibility beside project management is to motivate educate and lead the individual project teams on the environmental journey.
• Responsible for developing and assisting environmental task champions in all divisions and departments.
• Coordinate monitor manage and further develop environmental reporting to support all teams and managing team members including certificates of authorization.
• Carry out projects aimed at reducing our environmental footprint.
• Responsible for project management coordination and of special environmental projects.
• Accountable for implementation and monitoring of environmental compliance certification and related internal verification activities.
• This position is responsible for appropriate training programs for environmental awareness for the hourly and salaried workforce.
• Participate in divisional and group specific LEAN manufacturing activities providing input on environmentally relevant Cost Saving opportunities to the divisional teams.
• This position is accountable for reviewing product designs and making recommendations on product design related opportunities to reduce Teknions carbon footprint.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in science or other fields of study related to the environment
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in the environment
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Being passionate about sustainable development and protecting our environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership team mobilization and decisionmaking skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to accommodate flexible schedules and travel locally

Teknion is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and accessibility across the organization starting with the hiring process. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. Teknion welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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