[Hiring] Senior Environmental Compliance Advisor @Co-op

Role Description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Environmental Compliance Advisor on a permanent basis on our Impacted Sites team. This position is a majority remote opportunity and can be based across Western Canada, with a preference for Saskatoon.

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of environmental compliance auditing programs across FCL and local Co-ops, ensuring due diligence, regulatory adherence, and timely resolution of corrective actions.
• Provide expert guidance on environmental due diligence for site operations, acquisitions, upgrades, and construction projects, including HBMA, Phase I/II ESA, and environmental construction management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with federal, provincial, and municipal regulators while monitoring regulatory changes and advising stakeholders on compliance implications.
• Direct environmental training strategy and delivery, including developing standardized resources, in-person clinics, webinars, and eLearning programs to strengthen due diligence practices across the CRS.
• Lead technical support and coordination during environmental emergencies, managing internal and external resources, liaising with regulators, and overseeing mitigation of environmental liabilities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience in environmental regulatory compliance and/or site audits.
• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• P.Eng, P.Biol, P.Ag, P.Chem or Q.E.P designation.

Requirements

• This position is considered a position of trust; you may be required to complete a background check in accordance with policies.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.

Company Description

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. Our work is guided by our values of integrity, excellence, and responsibility and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together.