Environmental Affairs Associate Specialist

Canon has been at the forefront of digital imaging solutions for more than 80 years. We've established a diverse culture that's made us a respected and successful industry leader. Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei: all people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future. We have been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's best employers for diversity.

Each year, we demonstrate our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability by participating in programs that support this philosophy and our Environmental Charter. Since 2019, Canon Canada has been named one of Canada's Greenest Employers, an award that recognizes employers leading the way in creating a culture of environmental awareness

We've adopted to the new world of work by introducing multiple workstyles to compliment our philosophy of belonging. We have high expectations of ourselves - and of you. We expect you to contribute from Day 1. We want your career with us to be a journey, and we provide the tools to help you succeed and have a valuable role in Canon's story.

We offer comprehensive health and wellness benefits, learning and development opportunities, recognition programs, and other perks.

Join our team and reap the rewards as we take Canon to the next level!

Environmental Affairs Associate Specialist - Hybrid

• Do you love working with documentation and compliance?
• Do you want to ensure that everyone at Canon is aware of and understands Canon’s environmental management system?
• Do you enjoy getting employees engaged with environmental initiatives?

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As an Environmental Affairs Associate Specialist, you will report to the Senior Director of Communication and Business Administration and will be responsible for ISO 14001 environmental standards compliance. Your ability to build relationships and recommend solutions will help you to ensure compliance with government regulations and promote environmental awareness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in partnering with Canon Canada sites and business units to develop and recommend objectives that comply with ISO 14001 standards and evaluate high risk vendors during the procurement process.
• Assist with the review of all environmental policies, procedures, and activities for each business unit/ Canadian location and ensure they are aligned.
• Collaborate with team to conduct internal environmental audits across Canada and coordinate external audits.
• Review less complex audits which identify gaps, opportunity for improvement, and strengths and develop action plans.
• Act as environmental brand ambassador with government agencies, industrial associations, and customers.
• Prepare various reports for government bodies, Canon USA, and Canon Japan.
• Assist with ensuring all employees have updated environmental information and training.
• Participate in joint health and safety committees as an advisor.

To Succeed, You Will Need:

• Post-secondary education in environmental sustainability or business administration
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience
• Strong project and process management skills
• Excellent analytical skills to review environmental legislation or audit reports, and recommend any changes necessary to comply
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good computer and technical skills, including Microsoft Office
• Lead Audit Certification for ISO 14001 is considered an asset

Why Join?

HYBRID WORK

• We offer a Hybrid work schedule. You will be in the office Mondays and Wednesdays each week, and can work from home for the remainder of the week (subject to specific business needs requiring office attendance)
• When working from home, a reliable internet connection is required. Remote work is supported with cloud-based applications and collaboration tools

EMPLOYEE PERKS

• Free coffee and snacks
• Community involvement
• Employee Appreciation Events

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Join our team and reap the rewards as we take Canon to the next level!

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting and celebrating the diversity in our workforce. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.

Canon Canada Inc. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. For applicants requiring accommodation in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired, please contact us at [email protected] or at 1-855-531-3850 or 905-863-8713.

Since 1973, Canon Canada has been the leading provider of consumer, business, and professional digital imaging innovation. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, with additional offices across the country, we are committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty and provide 100% Canadian-based service and support for every product we distribute.

To learn more about Canon, visit careers.canon.ca