Manager, Environmental Sustainability

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. The nature of this role means that no two projects will be the same, so you will need to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues. You will also be collaborating with associates in multiple functions and at multiple levels of the organization, both locally and in our global office, so we will look to you to build relationships, identify opportunities and build effective strategies to grow engagement as we work together to strengthen our sustainability culture.

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, all in the context of a large, complex organization. Making an impact to improve our world is at the centre of this role. This is a national role and can be based in Laval, Montreal, Etobicoke, Vancouver, Edmonton, or Calgary.

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.
• Coordinating meetings, check‑ins, training or other to ensure timely progression.
• Work directly with plant management across Canada to achieve and maintain environmental compliance across air, wastewater, solid waste, noise, and other aspects.
• Stay apprised of any relevant changes in environmental legislation at all levels of government that could impact our business.
• Identify, apply for, and win funding for sustainability projects across the areas of GHG mitigation, energy efficiency, food waste reduction, and innovation/automation.
• In partnership with engineering team leads, plant managers, and vendors, provide technical leadership and project management.
• Monitor changes in industry sustainability reporting standards and trends.
• Manage and develop Sustainability Analyst who will report directly to you.
• Explore certification opportunities and provide recommendations and cost/benefit analysis.
• Assess and lead training as required on tools, systems, program and environmental awareness.
• Manage relationships and contracts with relevant consultants and suppliers.
• Very occasional travel will be required across Canada to various facilities to assist with implementation and training as required.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Work effectively as a leader and team member, by sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating team leaders on progress; while taking accountability for progressing results.
• Ability to quickly establish personal credibility and high levels of confidence among stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build internal relationships with other functions across the organization.
• 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, energy conservation, environmental compliance, and securing external project funding.
• Practical experience in industrial compliance across air, wastewater, solid waste, and noise is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Sharepoint is required.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills are required.

The annual salary range for applicants is: $90,000 - $135,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other factors.

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, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.