Environmental & Certifications Manager

Cyclic Materials™ is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our proprietary MagCycle℠ and REEPure℠ processes, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high purity materials used in the production of permanent magnets. These materials are critical to the modern economy, including the production of electric vehicles, electronics, AI infrastructure, wind turbines, defense, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly progressed from technology development to commercialization. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with a new expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by US$75 million in Series C financing led by T. Rowe Price, alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, ArcTern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable rare earth supply.

We have established commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real world supply chains. In 2025, Cyclic Materials was named one of the Top 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Technology Review.

We are growing quickly and building the industrial backbone required for a circular rare earth economy. Joining Cyclic Materials means working on complex and exciting challenges at scale, alongside a team committed to executing and delivering measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling.

Job Overview 

We are looking for a passionate and meticulous environmental and certifications manager to ensure the maintenance and continuous improvement of our quality management systems (ISO 9001) and environmental management systems (ISO 14001).

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the incumbent will play a key role in ensuring compliance with standards and permits, preparing audits, and raising team awareness of best practices. This position is within a complex, multi-site, high-tech manufacturing environment. Initially, this role will combine “on-the-ground” environmental management with corporate overview. It is envisaged this role will transition into a corporate role as more facilities are operational.

More Specifically, Your Responsibilities will include

• Ensure ongoing compliance withand ISO 14001 requirements.
• Maintain Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs), district/state permits, and any reporting, environmental stakeholders for each site that Cyclic Materials operates.
• Collaborate with various departments to integrate standard requirements into operational processes.
• Train and raise awareness among staff regarding ISO system requirements.
• Adapt compliance practices to the realities of a multi-site, high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Manage the facility’s adherence to R2v3 requirements, which focus on data security, environmental protection, and worker health.
• Ensuring that all electronic waste is tracked and processed responsibly by secondary vendors.
• Tracking air, water, and waste metrics to support environmental compliance and sustainable business growth.
• Manage and maintain documentation for quality and environmental systems.
• Support and maintain the team’s digital tools (BlueKanGo, SharePoint, Power BI).    
• Identifying regulatory requirements and develop courses of action to ensure both our future compliance and our flexibility to operate profitably.
• Provide plant leadership for the continuous improvement of the ISO 14001 EMS. Coordinates identification of environmental aspects, evaluation of significance of environmental aspects, and establishment of environmental objectives and targets.  Coordinates establishment and implementation of management programs to achieve objectives and targets.      
• Manage external consultants and groups to ensure ongoing compliance.  
• Project management on facility or operational modifications as assigned. Support project engineers on the environmental impact of capital projects.   

Technical Skills

• Excellent knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Proven experience in managing certified quality and environmental systems.
• Knowledge of auditing methods and risk analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret normative and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working in a high-tech, multi-site manufacturing company is an asset.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and Power BI platforms is an asset.

Non-technical Skills

• Attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Excellent communication and simplification skills.
• Ability to work in a team and engage stakeholders.
• Organizational skills and autonomy. Able to take charge of responsibilities related to quality and environmental compliance.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset proposes solutions adapted to the situation.
• Leadership and ability to positively influence quality/environmental culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental sciences, or other relevant discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in both Environmental Management and Process Engineering, ideally in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment.
• Experience in independently managing quality/environmental management systems.
• Working knowledge of provincial, district, state and federal regulations.
• Good communication skills both written and oral. The ability to present information to senior management and government regulators.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable EHS laws and regulations/programs through continuing education seminars/courses.
• Identify/coordinate/complete environmental and improvement projects.

Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials  

• At Cyclic Materials, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
• We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
• We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions

The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email HumanResources@cyclicmaterials.earth. Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.