Jenit Thomas E.

Environmental Sustainability Manager @Compass Group

NL, CA

Monitor and report on environmental performance metrics to track progress, carbon emissions, and formulating comprehensive sustainability programs to reduce Eastern Health\'s environmental footprint and to support community development and environmental protection.• Collaborate with department managers, stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and staff to provide training on resource management, negotiating contracts, review and approve invoices, data reports, permits, bills and monitoring regular service quality• Develop and implement hospital-wide waste management policies, reporting on waste generation trends, implementing strategies to minimize waste volumes, and improving recycling and reuse initiatives in compliance with regulatory requirements.• Implement zero carbon programs, food waste diversion projects, and recycling programs for various materials, including paper, cardboard, plastic, plates, tin cans, and electronics, diverting over 20 % of the hospital\'s waste from landfills• Prepare detailed Environmental Impact Assessment reports ensuring compliance with the relevant environmental regulations and standards including NL’s biomedical and pharmaceutical waste (BPW) management regulations• Utilize risk assessment frameworks and methodologies to evaluate the severity and likelihood of potential impacts of biohazardous waste• Respond to incidents and emergencies involving hazardous/chemical substance release, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure proper cleanup and decontamination procedures• Supervise site environmental team in regular audits and inspections and overseeing the collection, segregation, packaging, labeling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste streams, ensuring proper handling and documentation in all the NL Health Services sites

Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador

Master of Science - MS, Environmental Science

Mahatma Gandhi University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Civil Engineering

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