Job Description

Napoleon leads the way with innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, unsurpassed customer service and remarkable product quality. Our award-winning products offer a best-in-class experience for all customers’ home comfort needs. While we are proudly Canadian, Napoleon is also fortunate to operate on a world-wide scale.

The warmth and experience that Napoleon product brings to the homes of our customers transcends borders, language, and cultures to elevate everyday experiences, so you love being home. Throughout North America, Europe, South America and Asia, Napoleon creates memorable moments through our stunning designs and innovative technologies.

This posting is for an existing permanent vacancy and is actively being recruited for.

Title: Environmental Specialist

Reports To Sr Manager IMS & Quality Engineering

Location: 24 Napoleon Road, Barrie

Job Purpose: The Environmental Specialist (Individual Contributor – No Direct Reports) will be the lead for the organization regarding compliance with the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. The individual will lead Environmental Compliance Programs while driving alignment with corporate Environmental Sustainability Goals (ESG), sustainability initiatives, and regulatory reporting obligations. The role exercises independent professional judgment in environmental compliance, risk identification, and regulatory reporting. The associate will collaborate with various stakeholders across the organization including Operations, Supply Chain Management, Product Development / Compliance and Finance to generate data collection, complete analysis, and reporting as it pertains to environmental and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) Leadership & Governance

• Serve as the organizational lead for the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring effective implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement.
• Maintain EMS documentation, including procedures, records, environmental aspects and impacts, and legal/compliance registers.
• Support Management Review by preparing performance data, risk summaries, and improvement recommendations.
• Ensure alignment of the EMS with the Integrated Management System (IMS), including coordination with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 requirements.
• ESG – actively participate in the company’ s ESG steering committee as advisory role and helps identify compliance requirements in respect to ISO 14001 regulation and / or other initiatives as identified by the committee.
• Actively leads the company’s associate sustainability group; Napoleon Sustainability Champions, actively promotes the group, and provides guidance and support for its vision and initiatives to build an initiative-taking sustainability culture and engagement.

Environmental Risk Identification, Aspects & Impacts Management

• Lead the identification, evaluation, and periodic review of environmental aspects, impacts, risks, and opportunities in accordance with ISO 14001 and internal procedures.
• Ensures the method and procedure (SOP 1.4) for the Identification and Evaluation of Environmental Aspects and their risks are completed and updated as required. Ensure organizational Risk and opportunities related to environmental aspects are defined in the Process Aspect Chart (ISO-1144), and communicated by utilizing the EHS Communication, Participation, and Consultation procedure (SOP 1.11).
• Maintain and update the Environmental Aspects and Impacts Register and related risk documentation. Utilizes the Environmental Compliance Requirements (ISO-1210) & the Environmental Aspects and Impacts Record report (ISO-1144) to identify needs.
• Ensure environmental risks and controls are clearly communicated across the organization using established EHS communication and consultation processes.
• Participate in environmental risk reviews related to operational changes, capital projects, new materials, equipment, or processes.

Regulatory, ESG & Environmental Reporting

• Coordinate, compile, validate, and submit accurate environmental data and reports to applicable agencies and regulatory bodies, including but not limited to:
• National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) to the Ministry of Environment (MOE)
• Industrial Consumption of Energy survey to Stats Canada
• Energy and Water (EWRB) data collection to the Ministry of Energy
• Halocarbon Refrigeration Release to Environmental and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
• Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) to Stats Canada
• Environmental Protection Expenditure Survey to Stats Canada
• Federal Plastics Registry (FPR) to ECCC
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to ECCC
• Refractory Ceramic Fiber (RCF) to ECCC
• Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority (RPRA) to Stewardship Ontario
• Monitor changes to environmental legislation, reporting obligations, and ESG disclosure requirements, ensuring timely updates to reporting practices.
• Support ESG data collection and analysis for corporate sustainability initiatives and performance disclosures.
• Ensure environmental data governance, accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness for internal, regulatory, or third party reviews.
• Any additional report(s) as per regulatory/compliance requirements are identified/updated.

Waste, Hazardous Materials & Circularity Programs

• Coordinate hazardous waste management and disposal activities, including contractor oversight, documentation, transportation compliance, and regulatory reporting working with purchasing and operations leadership reporting to Transport Canada.
• Coordinate activities related to waste audits, waste reduction initiatives, and diversion programs aligned with corporate sustainability goals.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to identify opportunities for waste minimization, material efficiency, and improved environmental performance.

Supply Chain & Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Support

• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to support environmental compliance and reporting requirements related to EPR, packaging, plastics, and recyclables.
• Assist in communicating environmental requirements to internal stakeholders and, where applicable, suppliers.
• Analyze EPR and stewardship data to support continuous improvement opportunities across products and packaging.

Environmental Training, Awareness & Culture Development

• Develop and support environmental awareness, compliance, and EMS training programs for employees and relevant stakeholders.
• Promote environmental responsibility and sustainability culture across operations and support functions.
• Maintain training and competency records related to ISO 14001 and environmental regulatory requirements.

Auditing, Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct internal audits for ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 in accordance with established audit programs.
• Support external certification audits, regulatory inspections, and follow-up corrective action.
• Participate in environmental incident investigations and corrective/preventive action activities to drive systemic improvement.

Additional Integrated EHS & IMS Support

• Support additional EHS and IMS initiatives as required, including cross functional projects, data analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
• Act as a subject matter resource on environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and management system requirements.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related technical discipline; or an Environmental diploma with demonstrated progressive experience in environmental compliance, manufacturing operations, and management systems. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in an environmental compliance or sustainability role within a manufacturing or industrial environment, with direct accountability for regulatory reporting and agency interaction (provincial and/or federal).
• Minimum 3 years of internal auditing experience related to ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems. Preferred 10+ years of experience supporting ISO 14001 systems across multiple departments or sites, demonstrating sustained compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.
• Environmental Professional (EP®) or equivalent technical designation (C.Tech, C.E.T.) preferred.
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor or Integrated Management Systems Auditor (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001)
• GRI Standards or ESG/Sustainability Reporting certification
• ISO 31000 Risk Management or equivalent risk based certification
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), where applicable
• Sustainability or environmental data management certifications considered an asset
• Strong understanding of provincial / federal legislation and environmental framework; valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project). Experience preparing data for third party assurance or audits.
• EPR systems and/or Microsoft F&O.

At Napoleon, we believe in creating an environment where our Associates can thrive personally and professionally. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

 Benefits, Health, Well-being & Support

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage – 100% of premiums paid by the Company!

• Long Term Disability Protection

• Well-being support programs and virtual medical visits

• Employee & Family Assistance Program for mental health and well-being (EAP)

Career Growth & Development

• Training Allowance and continuous learning opportunities and programs

• Leadership development and mentorship programs

• Clear pathways for advancement

 Culture & Community

• Appreciation events, raffles, and team building activities

• Napoleon Cares – A fund sponsored by Associates to help Associates in times of need

 Financial Security

• Competitive total compensation package, inclusive of bonus opportunity

• Retirement savings plan with matching Company contributions (RRSP/DPSP)

• Exclusive Associate discounts on our award-winning products

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), may be used to support parts of the recruitment process. This may include functions such as resume parsing, candidate ranking, or initial screening. These tools do not make final hiring decisions but may assist Talent Acquisition in evaluating applications. AI tools used may include systems based on algorithms, statistical models, or machine learning.

The Napoleon Group of Companies is committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain Associates with disabilities. This includes providing accessibility across all stages of the employment cycle. Accommodation is available upon request.

We thank you for your interest in The Napoleon Group of Companies and for participating in our competition.  Only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted.