Environmental Waste Advisor

NSB Omega is searching for a Waste Advisor for our MAJOR Oil & Gas Client in Calgary, AB.

Assignment Description

  • We are seeking a highly skilled Waste Advisor to join the Sustainability Team and provide Waste Management and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) subject matter expertise (SME) to Canadian upstream and downstream operations.

  • This role supports operational excellence, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple assets and jurisdictions.

  • The Waste Advisor will serve as the primary technical resource for waste management programs, regulatory approvals, hazardous waste reduction initiatives, waste reporting, TDG compliance, emergency response planning, and third-party waste contractor oversight.

  • The successful candidate will collaborate closely with site sustainability teams, operations, procurement, regulators, industry associations, external waste service providers, and global sustainability teams.

Responsibilities

  • Waste Management & Regulatory Compliance

    • Provide technical and regulatory guidance on waste management requirements to Sustainability and Operations teams across Canadian assets.

    • Act as the primary technical contact for waste-related approvals, permit amendments, regulatory submissions, and compliance reporting.

    • Maintain and support the execution of asset waste management plans.

    • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial, and local waste management regulations.

    • Develop and implement regulatory change management processes related to waste management.

    • Manage new and modified waste permits and compliance tracking activities.

    • Support environmental requirements for turnaround and maintenance activities through development of environmental management plans.

  • Waste Program Stewardship & Continuous Improvement

    • Steward waste management key performance indicators (KPIs) and support annual waste reporting requirements.

    • Identify and implement waste reduction, reuse, recycling, treatment, and disposal improvement opportunities.

    • Lead hazardous waste reduction initiatives, including management of waste streams such as sludge, spent caustic, catalysts, and other industrial waste materials.

    • Drive enhancements to waste management systems, tools, and processes, including electronic manifesting programs.

    • Serve as administrator for electronic waste manifesting platforms and provide user support to site personnel.

    • Analyze waste data and develop metrics to support internal and external reporting requirements.

  • Waste Facility & Contractor Management

    • Manage the Waste Facility Risk Assessment (WFRA) program and conduct annual reviews of approved waste facilities.

    • Verify ongoing compliance with approved waste receiver requirements and support internal audits.

    • Coordinate third-party waste facility assessments and audits to maintain approved receiver lists.

    • Maintain effective working relationships with third-party waste management providers and waste receivers.

    • Provide technical input and support to procurement teams during waste contract development and evaluation.

  • Stakeholder Engagement & Industry Advocacy

    • Represent the organization on external industry committees and stewardship organizations, including CAPP and CIAC.

    • Engage with regulatory agencies, communities, and industry stakeholders on waste management matters.

    • Support alignment and collaboration with global and India-based Sustainability Teams.

  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

    • Provide TDG technical and regulatory guidance to Sustainability and Operations teams.

    • Support safe transportation and handling of dangerous goods across operational sites.

    • Manage Emergency Response Assistance Plans (ERAPs), including renewals, updates, and regulatory compliance.

    • Coordinate with emergency response organizations, consultants, and external stakeholders to maintain effective emergency preparedness.

    • Arrange and support annual TDG training programs for site technical advisors and third-party emergency responders.

    • Provide guidance on dangerous goods movements and transportation compliance requirements.

    • Support truck and rail transportation compliance inspections and assessments.

    • Maintain registrations, certifications, and regulatory filings, including:

      • Client Identification Database (CID)

      • CANUTEC Registration

      • Equivalency Certificates

      • ERAP Renewals

  • Reporting & Data Management

    • Prepare and submit annual waste reporting requirements, including National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) reporting.

    • Coordinate annual regulatory submissions and compliance reporting activities.

    • Support preparation of environmental and sustainability reports, metrics, and performance analysis.

    • Utilize electronic systems and databases to manage waste and compliance information.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in industrial waste management, environmental compliance, sustainability, or related environmental advisory roles.

  • Strong knowledge of Canadian waste management regulations and regulatory frameworks across multiple provinces.

  • Experience managing hazardous waste programs, waste permitting, regulatory reporting, and waste contractor oversight.

  • Working knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations and compliance requirements.

  • Experience with Emergency Response Assistance Plans (ERAPs) and dangerous goods transportation programs.

  • Strong understanding of waste minimization, recycling, recovery, treatment, and disposal practices.

  • Experience engaging with regulators, industry associations, and external stakeholders.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across geographically dispersed operations.

  • Willingness and ability to travel periodically to operational sites.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional designation such as P.Eng., P.Geo., EP®, or equivalent environmental certification.

  • Experience supporting upstream and downstream oil and gas operations.

  • Knowledge of federal environmental reporting requirements, including NPRI.

  • Experience with electronic waste manifesting systems and waste tracking technologies.

  • Familiarity with industry organizations such as CAPP, CIAC, and related stewardship programs.

  • Experience conducting waste facility audits, risk assessments, and contractor evaluations.

  • Experience working with cross-functional and global teams.

Technical Skills

  • Experience with or knowledge of:

    • Galatea

    • Payload

    • RPRA Hazardous Waste Program (HWP) Registry

    • Propeller

    • ECCC SWIM Portal

    • Waste tracking, reporting, and manifesting systems

    • Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Power BI for data analysis and reporting

Key Stakeholder Relationships

  • Sustainability Site Advisors across Canadian operations

  • Operations and Project Teams

  • Third-Party Waste Receivers and Waste Management Service Providers

  • Industry Committees (CAPP, CIAC, and related organizations)

  • Regulatory Agencies

  • Emergency Response Organizations

  • India Sustainability Team (IST)

  • Procurement and Supply Chain Teams

Duration

1 Year(With Possibility of Extension)

Location
Calgary, AB (Would consider Edmonton or Cold Lake Location's as well)

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Contact

Kiersten Estabrooks
+17097530674
Location

Calgary, AB

Client

Major Operator

Project

TBA

Position ID

72667