Environmental Regulatory Consultant

Environmental Regulatory Consultant (12+ month contract)

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We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.

We are currently looking for an Environmental Regulatory Consultant (12 month contract) at our Corporate Offices in Ajax, ON

The Environmental Regulatory Consultant is responsible for fulfillment of various Volkswagen Group Canada (VGCA) compliance obligations with federal and provincial governments which currently include electric vehicle mandates, stewardship and extended producer responsibility.
The successful candidate will regularly collaborate with Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) to ensure their timely reporting of Canadian fleet emissions reports (greenhouse gas and tailpipe). They will be responsible for supporting the implementation and rollout in Canada of new global management systems (Environmental Compliance and Product Compliance). In addition, they will represent VGCA in government consultations and trade association meetings regarding technical regulation of vehicles and pro-actively assessing regulatory developments in Canada and briefing local and global stakeholders on compliance-readiness and monitoring.

**This is a hybrid flex position.**

Responsibilities:

Compliance Reporting:

Fulfill, in an accurate and timely manner, reporting obligations regarding:

• Zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandates
• Fulfill reporting obligations pertaining to 30+ provincial extended producer responsibility (EPR)/stewardship requirements (e.g. oil filters, antifreeze, paints, batteries, tires, etc.) and track/pay remittances, as applicable
• Co-ordinate multi-eye reviews of regulatory filings
• Support internal or external audits on federal/provincial regulatory matters
• Material and chemical conformity
• Fleet emissions (greenhouse gas and tailpipe) via VWGoA

Compliance Monitoring

• Canadian liaison on emissions topics within Volkswagen Group network [represent Canadian market in regulatory exchange workshops, interpretation and monitoring of compliance obligations]. This is a Group function supporting all relevant brands of the Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, and Ducati)
• Support global stakeholders in North American Region/Germany regarding fleet emissions compliance (greenhouse gas and tailpipe pollutants)
• Responsible for short-term compliance monitoring [ZEV mandates]

Regulatory Monitoring and Steering

• Monitor regulatory development in the Canadian automotive sector, focusing on various environmental topics
• Serve as regulatory co-ordinator for defined topics and communicate legislative and regulatory changes to various stakeholders within the VW Group organization in a concise, easy-to-understand manner
• Maintain Binding Obligations Register for the company (i.e. database of applicable federal/provincial regulations) relevant to defined topics
• Represent VGCA in trade association committees
• Represent VGCA in industry consultations and technical working groups chaired by Canadian federal and provincial policymakers

Research and Data Analytics

• Support environmental compliance research and collect/analyze engineering and market data trends, as required
• Collect and maintain volume data relevant to regulatory reports and audits

Support Product Launch milestones

• Monitor emissions certification status for Volkswagen Group Canada (VGCA) product portfolio
• Qualify zero emissions vehicles for government rebates and/or green plates

Corporate Sustainability

• Support corporate sustainability program including key KPIs such as increasing electric vehicle share, reducing our corporate carbon footprint and promoting the build-out and awareness of the zero emissions vehicle ecosystem

Bridge-Builder

• Build and maintain good relationships across Volkswagen Group network. They will maintain a Canadian lens while establishing and continuously improving processes with global partners
• Collaborate with trade association and all layers of government to support informed and sound policy-making
• Demonstrate a common spirit: Be willing to support broader organization as a cross-functional team player. Culture is important to us!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science/Engineering or Chemistry/Life Science equivalent and/or 3+ years of equivalent working experience
• Experience with administering chemicals management regulations and/or emissions regulations under Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
• Experience with administering provincial stewardship and extended producer responsibility requirements
• Logical and ethical – demonstrates integrity
• Fast learner with independent work ethic
• Strong communication skills and highly organized
• Process and people-oriented
• Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills
• Time management/able to prioritize
• Detail-oriented and conscientious
• Demonstrates ownership of tasks/work products
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficient in data management and analytics via MS Excel and other programs
• Sharp business acumen
• Able to collaborate in a diverse and global workforce; build rapport quickly
• Experience reading and interpreting Canadian legislation and regulation
• Understanding of Canadian regulatory processes
• Familiar with risk management and automotive industry regulatory landscape
• Bilingual [English/French] considered an asset

What you’ll get in return:

A flexible and collaborative team dynamic
Opportunities for development
Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community
Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package
And much more!

• Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.