Manager, Environmental Sustainability in Edmonton

About Us! As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across 18 brands Canadians know and trust. In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions.

Hiring Requirements: Reporting to the Director, Environment & Sustainability, you will help Bimbo Canada execute its 10‑year sustainability strategy by working with engineering leaders and other key stakeholders across the organization to develop and implement sustainable practices to meet our environmental sustainability targets. You will also be collaborating with associates in multiple functions and at multiple levels of the organization, both locally and in our global office.

This role presents an opportunity for continued growth and development across many sustainability aspects, including sustainable technology, climate change mitigation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, water conservation, packaging, circular economy, regenerative agriculture, and others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Progress the environmental aspects of the implementation of the sustainability strategy with initiatives designed to achieve savings while contributing to environmental protection.
• Devising strategies to meet targets, benchmark and establish/implement global best practices.
• Establishing tools and mechanisms to track and monitor progress across all facilities.
• Defining, prioritizing and leading the implementation of sustainability initiatives to advance the strategy.
• Engaging with various functional partners across the organization to understand and support initiatives and targets within their area of the business that also have an environmental impact.
• Work directly with plant management across Canada to achieve and maintain environmental compliance.
• Stay apprised of any relevant changes in environmental legislation at all levels of government.
• Identify, apply for, and win funding for sustainability projects.
• Provide technical leadership and project management to identify initiatives to reduce utility use and food waste.
• Manage and develop Sustainability Analyst who will report directly to you.
• Explore certification opportunities and provide recommendations and cost/benefit analysis.
• Manage relationships and contracts with relevant consultants and suppliers.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Work effectively as a leader and team member.
• Ability to quickly establish personal credibility and high levels of confidence among stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build internal relationships.
• Outstanding communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Experience & Education:

• 3-10 years of experience in implementing and managing corporate sustainability programs.
• Fluency in French is a major asset; fluency in Spanish is an asset.
• Practical experience in industrial compliance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• P.Eng. license and Certified Energy Manager designation are major assets.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Sharepoint is required.

The annual salary range for applicants is: $90,000 - $135,000. Actual compensation offered may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Growth Opportunities: Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace.