Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Ardent Industries Ltd; Aylmer; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Ontario is seeking a Corporate EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives across multiple sites. This role requires extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and at least 5 years of experience in a similar position. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and organizational skills, ensuring compliance and promoting a safety culture of excellence within the organization. Competitive wages and benefits are offered, along with the option for part-time remote work.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits, including a health spending account

RRSP Program

Profit Sharing Program

Option for remote work (part-time)

Monthly employee appreciation lunch

Family-friendly environment

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience leading health and safety initiatives in a multi-site organization.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.
• Health and safety-related designation (e.g., CRSP or CHSC) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Align corporate and local EH&S goals and strategies.
• Ensure company policies comply with applicable legislation in Ontario.
• Lead incident investigation processes and root cause analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

University degree or college diploma in environmental or occupational health & safety

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our purpose is simple: To enrich the lives of our partners. Ardent Industries is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services available today, and we believe that commitment begins with hiring the best people.

The Corporate EHS Manager provides strategic direction to support business strategy, including development of corporate environmental, health, and safety policies and programs. The Corporate EHS Manager will lead, inspire, build, and motivate while delivering on our higher purpose – ‘Enriching the lives of our partners’ – and influence behavior to create a safety culture of excellence.

As a member of the Partner Experience (HR) team and as a new member of our Ardent family, you will join a diverse, dynamic group of highly motivated individuals with a wide array of talents, skills, and backgrounds. The Corporate EHS Manager position is ideal for someone passionate about Environmental, Health, and Safety.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Health and Safety:

• Align corporate and local EH&S goals and strategies by leading and developing policies and programs, including design, content, communication plans, resources, and tools at a corporate level.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures comply with applicable legislation in Ontario. Recommend amendments and revisions as needed.
• Ensure health & safety committees are in place, meeting regularly, and documenting their activities in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with the Wellness & Abilities Manager and HR to support the Return-to-Work Program for occupational and non-occupational illnesses/injuries.
• Lead incident investigation processes, including root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Develop and coordinate health and safety training materials.
• Oversee health and safety audits and safety certification programs.
• Measure and analyze environmental, health, and safety statistics and recommend actions for improvement.
• Present environmental, health, and safety information at Employee Meetings.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with external agencies such as WSIB, MOL, and other government bodies.
• Review liabilities and potential risks, providing guidance to mitigate them.
• Respond to compliance orders, penalties, assessments, and similar items from government agencies.
• Maintain contacts within the industry and liaise with professional associations to stay current in the field.

Environmental:

• Drive environmental programs related to air, energy, waste, and water.
• Lead and promote pollution prevention activities.
• Manage permit applications for air emissions, wastewater, and hazardous wastes.
• Oversee hazardous waste disposal programs and prepare environmental reporting submissions (e.g., National Pollutant Release Inventory, HWIN).
• Develop regular reporting metrics and prepare management reports on environmental statistics.
• Arrange for industrial hygiene assessments, including personal and area monitoring for dust, noise, and air quality as necessary.

WHAT YOU NEED

• University degree or college diploma in environmental or occupational health & safety.
• At least 5 years of experience leading health and safety initiatives in a multi-site organization.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Human Rights Legislation, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.
• Health and safety-related designation (e.g., CRSP or CHSC) is an asset.
• Familiarity with third-party safety prequalifiers such as ISNetworld and Avetta.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to various sites.

This role could be based at one of our primary offices in Ontario, with travel between locations divided equally.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits, including a health spending account
• RRSP Program
• Profit Sharing Program
• Option for remote work (part-time)
• Monthly employee appreciation lunch
• Family-friendly environment

Ardent provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If accommodations are needed during application or employment, the hiring manager and HR will work to meet those needs.