Sr. Environmental Advisor

Department: Environment, Health & Safety
Employment Type: Full-Time
Requisition ID: 1553
Date Posted: February 25, 2026
Closing Date: March 11, 2026 or until filled

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Construction, Environment, and Health & Safety, the Sr. Environmental Advisor is responsible for the management of environmental liability/risk at all UFA facilities. This position is unique to the enterprise being the sole resource for expertize associated with environmental risk. A significant part of this role is to plan, coordinate and execute environmental remediation projects, and supervise environmental assessments and monitoring activities.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and execute of short and long term environmental remediation projects from conceptual design through to completion.
• Align all stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective execution of environmental remediation projects and ensure understanding of process and issues to those stakeholders.
• Perform environmental due diligence for property transactions, acquisitions and mergers.
• Act as a staff resource on EH&S Board and Senior Leadership Committee and to the Duty Officer program for emergency spill response as required.
• Manage the financial aspects of all major projects. Prepare and manage the yearly environmental remediation budget planning and justification, including the organizations long term remediation strategy.
• Manage external environmental resources, such as consultants and contractors and allocate project work as required.
• Manage and develop environmental scorecard reporting.
• Manage and close all environmental release investigations, conclusions and recommendations for improvements.
• Facilitate both desktop and “full deployment” physical on-site ERP drills.
• Stay current and make recommendations for any environmental regulatory Laws and Acts that impact UFA interests.
• Undertake ad hoc projects as required.

Qualifications:

• More than 10 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental site assessment and remediation projects.
• Engineering/Geology Degree (environmental specialization), hold a professional designation with APEGA preferred.
• Must possess effective leadership, coaching and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and approval process.
• Working knowledge of environmental assessment and remediation techniques. Demonstrated ability to manage environmental assessment and remediation projects.
• Above average oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in planning, budgeting and problem solving.

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You and UFA. Let’s Grow Together.

UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

• A Business with a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well-being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.
• Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results.
• Work-Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work.
• We Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands-on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths.

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