Environmental Advisor at West Fraser in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | CAD112,000-128,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

regulatory compliance

incident management

environmental reporting

ems standards

audit management

training

Maintaining environmental regulatory compliance
Monitor regulatory compliance and legal risks, maintaining proactive communication with divisions to identify, escalate, and resolve issues.
Enable a culture of environmental responsibility by fostering awareness, best practices, and continuous improvement across all operational levels.
Coordinate incident management activities, including investigation, documentation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and shared learnings.
Interpret and communicate environmental regulations and policy changes, ensuring consistent understanding and compliance across divisions
Provide strategic and technical guidance to Mill site environmental resources related to:
Ensure timely and accurate completion of environmental reports, acting as the indirect responsible party for follow-up and issue resolution
In a collaborative fashion with both corporate and site resources, develop, communicate and implement Global Environmental Management System standards, procedures and guidance documents related to topics such as internal environmental audits, environmental contractor management, environmental business planning, environmental aspects, environmental reporting and environmental training.

Requirements

environmental management

regulatory compliance

forestry

bachelor's degree

10 years

communication

Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems and Environmental and Regulatory compliance audit frameworks and processes
Professional integrity and willingness to learn
Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships within operational and cross-functional teams
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Forestry or similar acumen
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Demonstrated planning, organizing and creative problem-solving ability
Knowledge of forestry or lumber &/or wood panel or similar heavy manufacturing operations
Willingness to travel
Adherence to Corporate Environmental Management System Expectations
10 or more years of managing environmental programs in the industrial sector

Benefits

Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position is $112,000 - $128,000, which may vary depending on location, education, and relevant experience.
Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1955

Year Established

The company was founded in British Columbia, marking its journey from a small planing mill to a global leader.

Over 60

Global Facilities

The company operates numerous facilities across North America and Europe, producing a wide range of wood products.

Supplies essential building materials to residential, commercial, and industrial construction markets.
Known for producing oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, and treated wood products for diverse applications.
Financially robust with listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange and consistent revenue from international markets.
Projects range from homebuilding materials to industrial-grade timber solutions across infrastructure sectors.
Stands out for vertically integrated operations, owning forests, mills, and distribution in a tightly controlled chain.
Merged with Norbord in 2021, expanding its engineered wood segment and European footprint significantly.

Culture + Values

Integrity: always doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Humility: recognizing that everyone has something valuable to contribute; listening, improving, open to learning and growth.
Teamwork: collaboration across countries and continents; good communication and cooperation among team members.
Frugality: smart and effective use of resources to maximize value and support sustainable growth.
Safety: prioritize highest standards; continuous improvement through training, technology and compliance.
Respect: foundational; valuing each individual’s contributions and cultivating mutual regard.
Competitiveness: striving for excellence, outperforming global competitors as a supportive team.
Fun: embracing a sense of fun to enhance creativity alongside dedication to excellence.

Environment + Sustainability

46.2% Reduction

Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Target

Reduction target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a base year of 2019.

25% Reduction

Scope 3 Emissions Target

Reduction target for Scope 3 emissions by 2030, with a base year of 2020.

$50M Avg Annual

GHG Reduction Investment

Average annual capital investment in projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

2030 Investment Goal

Total Capital Commitment

Total investment of at least US $400 million by 2030 in GHG reduction projects.

Committed to Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) validation in April 2023 for Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emission reductions.
Net-zero emissions goal in line with SBTi pathway before 2050.
Modernized corporate-wide forest management and fibre procurement policy in 2023.
Early adopter of Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD), membership announced January 2024.
Achieved lowest rate in company history for serious injuries in 2023 (linked to sustainability report).

Inclusion & Diversity

15% Workforce

Women Representation

Efforts are underway to increase female representation within the workforce.

24% Employees

Underrepresented Identities

A significant portion of employees identify as underrepresented racial or ethnic groups.

8% Canadian

Indigenous Employees

A notable share of Canadian employees identify as Indigenous, reflecting targeted efforts in inclusion.

>100 Indigenous

Engaged Organizations

Partnerships and formal engagement processes are established with Indigenous communities and organizations.

Achieved pay equity; conduct annual pay‑review audits and review offers for new hires.
Provide women‑focused training and development: Women’s Forestry Congress, iEmpower, regional programs.
Recruitment and retention programs targeting Indigenous participation: scholarships, workforce readiness and mobility.
Goal to achieve Progressive Aboriginal Relations Gold certification by 2030.

Articles

Careers at West Fraser

Sustainability at West Fraser

Company Overview

Role

Description

regulatory compliance

incident management

environmental reporting

ems standards

audit management

training

Maintaining environmental regulatory compliance
Monitor regulatory compliance and legal risks, maintaining proactive communication with divisions to identify, escalate, and resolve issues.
Enable a culture of environmental responsibility by fostering awareness, best practices, and continuous improvement across all operational levels.
Coordinate incident management activities, including investigation, documentation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and shared learnings.
Interpret and communicate environmental regulations and policy changes, ensuring consistent understanding and compliance across divisions
Provide strategic and technical guidance to Mill site environmental resources related to:
Ensure timely and accurate completion of environmental reports, acting as the indirect responsible party for follow-up and issue resolution
In a collaborative fashion with both corporate and site resources, develop, communicate and implement Global Environmental Management System standards, procedures and guidance documents related to topics such as internal environmental audits, environmental contractor management, environmental business planning, environmental aspects, environmental reporting and environmental training.

Requirements

environmental management

regulatory compliance

forestry

bachelor's degree

10 years

communication

Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems and Environmental and Regulatory compliance audit frameworks and processes
Professional integrity and willingness to learn
Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships within operational and cross-functional teams
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Forestry or similar acumen
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Demonstrated planning, organizing and creative problem-solving ability
Knowledge of forestry or lumber &/or wood panel or similar heavy manufacturing operations
Willingness to travel
Adherence to Corporate Environmental Management System Expectations
10 or more years of managing environmental programs in the industrial sector

Benefits

Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position is $112,000 - $128,000, which may vary depending on location, education, and relevant experience.
Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1955

Year Established

The company was founded in British Columbia, marking its journey from a small planing mill to a global leader.

Over 60

Global Facilities

The company operates numerous facilities across North America and Europe, producing a wide range of wood products.

Supplies essential building materials to residential, commercial, and industrial construction markets.
Known for producing oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, and treated wood products for diverse applications.
Financially robust with listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange and consistent revenue from international markets.
Projects range from homebuilding materials to industrial-grade timber solutions across infrastructure sectors.
Stands out for vertically integrated operations, owning forests, mills, and distribution in a tightly controlled chain.
Merged with Norbord in 2021, expanding its engineered wood segment and European footprint significantly.

Culture + Values

Integrity: always doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Humility: recognizing that everyone has something valuable to contribute; listening, improving, open to learning and growth.
Teamwork: collaboration across countries and continents; good communication and cooperation among team members.
Frugality: smart and effective use of resources to maximize value and support sustainable growth.
Safety: prioritize highest standards; continuous improvement through training, technology and compliance.
Respect: foundational; valuing each individual’s contributions and cultivating mutual regard.
Competitiveness: striving for excellence, outperforming global competitors as a supportive team.
Fun: embracing a sense of fun to enhance creativity alongside dedication to excellence.

Environment + Sustainability

46.2% Reduction

Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Target

Reduction target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a base year of 2019.

25% Reduction

Scope 3 Emissions Target

Reduction target for Scope 3 emissions by 2030, with a base year of 2020.

$50M Avg Annual

GHG Reduction Investment

Average annual capital investment in projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

2030 Investment Goal

Total Capital Commitment

Total investment of at least US $400 million by 2030 in GHG reduction projects.

Committed to Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) validation in April 2023 for Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emission reductions.
Net-zero emissions goal in line with SBTi pathway before 2050.
Modernized corporate-wide forest management and fibre procurement policy in 2023.
Early adopter of Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD), membership announced January 2024.
Achieved lowest rate in company history for serious injuries in 2023 (linked to sustainability report).

Inclusion & Diversity

15% Workforce

Women Representation

Efforts are underway to increase female representation within the workforce.

24% Employees

Underrepresented Identities

A significant portion of employees identify as underrepresented racial or ethnic groups.

8% Canadian

Indigenous Employees

A notable share of Canadian employees identify as Indigenous, reflecting targeted efforts in inclusion.

>100 Indigenous

Engaged Organizations

Partnerships and formal engagement processes are established with Indigenous communities and organizations.

Achieved pay equity; conduct annual pay‑review audits and review offers for new hires.
Provide women‑focused training and development: Women’s Forestry Congress, iEmpower, regional programs.
Recruitment and retention programs targeting Indigenous participation: scholarships, workforce readiness and mobility.
Goal to achieve Progressive Aboriginal Relations Gold certification by 2030.

Articles

Careers at West Fraser

Sustainability at West Fraser

Company Overview