About Us:
Nutri-Nation Functional Foods is a private, family-owned, and operated custom manufacturer of nutritional food bars for leading brand marketers and retailers throughout North America and Internationally.
We are looking to make a strong addition to our growing team in our Environmental and Food Quality department.
About the Role:
As part of our overall commitment to food quality, safety, and operating in a socially and environmentally responsible fashion, Nutri-Nation is looking for an individual with experience and expertise in SMETA initiatives, to improve our programs and procedures, as well as support the Quality team as a whole.
*Please note, that this position involves some walking throughout the day
and is not a laboratory or solely an office position*
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, maintain, and continually improve the organization's Environmental Management System (EMS) in alignment with international best practices (e.g., ISO 14001 principles where applicable), local/regional regulations, customer requirements, and SMETA 4-pillar environmental standards.
- Identify and monitor all applicable environmental legislation, permits, licenses, and regulatory obligations at local, regional, and (where relevant) national levels; ensure timely compliance and renewal.
- Interpret and integrate customer-specific environmental requirements into operational policies, procedures, and performance targets.
- Lead preparation for and participation in SMETA 4-pillar audits (focusing on the Environment pillar), including addressing extended environmental assessment requirements such as:
- Efficient resource management (energy, water, raw materials)
- Waste management, segregation, recycling, and proper disposal (including hazardous waste)
- Emissions control and monitoring (air, greenhouse gases, wastewater)
- Pollution prevention measures and emergency response planning
- Maintenance of relevant environmental records, registers, and data
- Conduct Environment Impact Assessments for site and supply chain and implement mitigation steps for negative environment impacts.
- Monitor and mitigate the site’s impact on biodiversity.
- Conduct regular internal environmental and food safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and gap analyses to identify non-conformities and improvement opportunities.
- Develop and implement environmental objectives, targets, programs, and action plans to reduce environmental footprint (e.g., waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation).
- Collect, analyze, and report environmental performance data (KPIs) including resource consumption, waste generation, emissions, and compliance metrics; prepare reports for management, customers, and regulatory authorities.
- Provide environmental training, awareness programs, and technical guidance to employees, contractors, and relevant stakeholders.
- Investigate environmental incidents, near-misses, and complaints; lead root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
- Stay updated on evolving environmental regulations, SMETA methodology changes, industry best practices, and emerging sustainability trends.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, external auditors, certification bodies, customers, and suppliers on environmental and food safety matters.
· Ensure that all quality assurance activities are compliant with SQF, HACCP, GMP, organic, government, and internal regulations.
- Ensuring that all practices are conducted in a food safe manner and any food safety issues are brought to Quality Assurance or Senior Management
· Monitor and mitigate non compliances related to GMP and food safety and give detailed reports.
· Investigate food safety incidents, near-misses, and complaints; assist with root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
- Provide training and awareness on company policies and practices related to Food Safety.
· Other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by management.
· This position involves detailed, technical writing, proofreading, procedure-auditing, and extensive recordkeeping
· SQF, GMP, HACCP training and knowledge are considered assets
About you:
· Minimum 2 years in environmental compliance, sustainability, or EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) experience.
· Diploma or degree in a related field or equivalent experience
· Solid working knowledge of food safety industry practices and standards
· Experience in environmental monitoring and sampling, data analysis, auditing for regulatory compliance, report preparation, and use of digital tools to manage compliance and sustainability data.
· Strong problem‑solving, communication, project management, and teamwork skills within a production environment, including training staff and coordinating with regulatory agencies
· Knowledge of sustainability frameworks (e.g., ISO 14001, carbon reduction, circular economy in food processing).
· Food‑specific knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation, pest control, and waste management, with an understanding of how environmental controls support food safety, including prevention of cross‑contamination through air and water.
Perks & Benefits of working at Nutri-Nation
· $26.00 to 33.00, based on experience and knowledge
· Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program: Health, Dental and Vision Care, Life and AD&D
· Eligible to participate in a Profit-Sharing Program
· Free Parking on site
· Professional development and training support
If this opportunity matches your skills and experience, and you are excited to join a great Nutri-Nation Team, please submit a resume and cover letter and tell us why you think this job would be a good fit.
We thank everyone who applies, but regret that we will only be able to reply to those we wish to call for an interview.
Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster.
Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers.
Pay: $26.00-$33.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2M8: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- environmental compliance: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
