Environmental Manager - MiningSaint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain est présent dans 70 pays avec plus de 170 000 collaborateurs. Le Groupe mobilise les savoir-faire de ses sociétés et propose une offre de solutions pour des bâtiments confortables, plus économes en énergie et plus agréables à vivre au quotidien. Il positionne également ses matériaux de haute performance sur les marchés industriels et de consommation tels que l'automobile, l'aéronautique, la santé ou l'énergie.

Are you a strategic environmental leader passionate about sustainability, compliance, and operational excellence? Join CertainTeed Canada's Mining team and play a critical role in driving environmental performance across our quarry and rail operations in British Columbia.

As Environmental Manager, you will lead the environmental strategy and execution for our BC mining operations, including two surface quarries and rail load-out facilities supporting our wallboard plants and external customers.

You will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous environmental improvement, while supporting safe and sustainable operations. This is a high-impact role interfacing with internal teams, regulatory bodies, and Indigenous communities.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead all environmental programs across multiple quarry and rail sites
• Mentor Environmental Technologists and manage external consultants
• Drive a culture of environmental stewardship, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Align site practices with corporate sustainability objectives

Compliance & Permitting

• Ensure compliance with BC mining and environmental regulations (Mines Act, EMA, permits)
• Lead permitting activities, amendments, and renewals
• Act as the key liaison with regulatory agencies
• Prepare and review technical reports and regulatory submissions

Monitoring & Reporting

• Oversee environmental monitoring programs (water, air, effluent, biodiversity)
• Maintain data integrity (QA/QC) and environmental records
• Lead accurate and timely regulatory reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with Indigenous communities and local stakeholders
• Support engagement initiatives, site tours, and communications
• Maintain the company's social license to operate

Continuous Improvement & Operations Support

• Integrate environmental considerations into mine planning and operations
• Lead reclamation and closure planning initiatives
• Identify risks and drive performance improvements (Lean / WCM tools)
• Lead environmental incident response and corrective actions

Certainteed, a proud subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, stands tall as part of the world's largest building materials company. With a 360-year legacy of innovation and growth, Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction; renowned for pioneering product development and spearheading of environmental responsibility in the construction and industrial markets.
Our commitment to excellence has earned Saint-Gobain North America recognition from the Top Employer for the 10th consecutive year as one of the best workplaces in North America one of only 17 companies around the world to receive this certification. Join us at Business Unit and be part of a future where innovation meets sustainability!

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive environmental experience in mining or heavy industry
• Strong knowledge of BC regulations, permitting, and compliance requirements
• Experience with environmental monitoring, reporting, and regulatory engagement
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

• Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo., R.P.Bio., EP)
• Experience with mine permitting and closure planning in BC
• Familiarity with GIS or mapping tools