Senior Environmental Advisor

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

The Senior Environmental Advisor plays a critical leadership role in advancing environmental compliance and performance across the Recycling and Kenny U-Pull divisions. Reporting to the Director of Environment and supported by the Environmental Advisor, this role serves as the subject matter expert on regulatory compliance, ensuring that environmental requirements are integrated, understood, and consistently applied across all operational levels.

This position requires occasional travel to sites in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick.

What you’re responsible for:

- Serve as a subject matter expert on environmental compliance by ensuring seamless integration of permits across sites, supporting internal teams, field operations, and contractors, while streamlining renewal timelines to maintain consistent regulatory compliance.

- Under the direction of the Director, lead all permitting activities, including applications, renewals, amendments, and non-compliance resolution, ensuring alignment across multiple sites.

- Oversee the management, accuracy, and control of environmental records, permits, and related documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.

- Monitor and manage compliance with environmental regulations (e.g., air, water, waste, hazardous materials), including reviewing inspections, risk analysis, and corrective/preventive actions, while coordinating key environmental reporting such as compliance tracking, cost performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Lead environmental projects, including site assessments, remediation, air emissions sampling, and risk studies.

- Manage environmental training and awareness sessions, including procedure rollouts and toolbox talks.

- Represent the company in community engagement efforts (e.g., Community Liaison Committees), respond to public inquiries, and collaborate with emergency response agencies.

- Collaborate with legal counsel on enforcement actions, non-compliance events, regulatory changes, and legal risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

To join our team:

- You have a bachelor’s degree in Environmental science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree or professional certification

- You have a minimum 5 years of progressive experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and program management, preferably within recycling, industrial, or similar sectors.

- You have demonstrated expertise in navigating complex environmental regulations across multiple jurisdictions (municipal, provincial/state, federal).

- You have proven experience leading regulatory permitting processes, audits, and environmental reporting, with strong attention to accuracy and compliance.

- You have strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple concurrent initiatives and lead cross-functional teams.

- You have excellent interpersonal, communication.

- You have demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities

- You have strong computer knowledge, including Microsoft applications and web applications.

- You have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, in French and English (bilingual).

Additional Information

What we offer!

- A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program

- Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents

- The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development

- A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!