12-Month Contract
On-site at Imperial Calgary Office (Quarry Park), would consider Edmonton or Cold Lake office locations
ExxonMobil has been a leader in the energy sector for over 140 years. As ExxonMobil adapts to meet the increasing global demand for oil, natural gas, and refined products, it is committed to playing a pivotal role in energy transition. ExxonMobil’s mission, to fuel the world safely and responsibly, has never been more important.
Together, Raise and ExxonMobil are building teams that are rising to meet the world’s growing energy needs through the ExxonMobil Contingent Community—where skilled workers and unique contract opportunities meet.
Raise is taking applications for current openings like this one while building a diverse group of talent for future openings. When you apply for this role, you’ll also be considered for upcoming positions that align with your skills and qualifications.
Note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise Limited, working at ExxonMobil facilities with both ExxonMobil employees and other contractors.
Overview
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
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