IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
Job Description
IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator to join our growing, energetic, and passionate sustainability team, helping lead the charge driving sustainability.
The Sustainability Coordinator will be responsible for ideating, leading, and implementing sustainability initiatives within the framework of the organization's sustainability program. This role focuses on reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and promoting sustainable practices across the organization, and its value chain.
Benefits
- Competitive salary - $57,000-$67,000 based on experience
- Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability
- RRSP Match
- Paid Vacation
- Floating Days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Engagement Events
- Awards and Recognition
- Tuition reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Perks & Discounts
Job Responsibilities
- Source and manage data related to sustainability, including carbon, energy, waste, and water.
- Monitor and report on key sustainability metrics to ensure transparency and progress toward goals.
- Perform and summarize internal sustainability audits related to energy, waste, water and resource use to identify areas for improvement.
- Design, implement and monitor sustainability initiatives, including projects to reduce carbon, energy, waste, and water use.
- Collaborate with R&D to integrate sustainable design and lifecycle management practices to reduce environmental impact.
- Prepare reports summarizing environmental issues and deficiencies and associated corrective and preventative measures.
- Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations and industry standards.
- Prepare and submit sustainability reports and documentation as required by senior leadership, regulatory agencies and customers.
- Create and conduct training and awareness programs within IKO.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to align and promote shared sustainability goals.
- Support in implementing strategic sustainability initiatives.
- Research new sustainability technologies and methodologies to enhance IKO operations.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and management teams to integrate sustainability practices into daily operations, providing expertise related to sustainability.
- Identify and advocate for funding opportunities to support sustainability projects and technologies.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree preferably in Environmental, Sustainability or in a related field.
- 1-3 years’ experience in sustainability, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Willingness to travel (10-15%), including travel to the US.
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle.
- Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Proficiency with sustainability reporting, data analysis, and relevant software tools.
- Prior experience with carbon accounting and the GHG Protocol
- Prior experience with waste management, water conservation, and sustainable resource management is an asset.
- Ability to work effectively in a high demand, fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational / Project Management skills
- Excellent research capabilities
- Passion for Sustainability
- Demonstrate an aptitude for continuous learning and innovative thinking
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Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
