Country HSE Manager

ABB Schweiz AG; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Country HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety, and Environment initiatives across Canada. This role involves ensuring compliance with HSE legislation, managing environmental risks, and supporting local teams in implementing ABB's policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HSE functions, particularly in manufacturing or construction, and possess strong talent management skills. Join ABB to contribute to sustainable solutions in a caring and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Accident insurance

Healthcare plan

Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years’ experience in HSE functions.
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Construction industries.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary HSE expert and point of contact for regulatory inquiries.
• Ensures compliance with HSE legislation and ABB internal standards.
• Manages environmental risks and coordinates reporting requirements.

Skills

Talent management

HSE knowledge

Education

University degree in Health, Safety & Environmental

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

OHSAS 18001

Job description

Country HSE Manager

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This position reports to

Country Holding Officer

Your role and responsibilities

The Country HSE Lead serves as the primary subject-matter expert on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) within the country or legal entity. This role acts as the main point of contact and delegated representative for the Country Holding Officer (CHO) on all HSE-related matters, including inquiries from regulators and authorities.

The Country HSE Lead is responsible for ensuring that each legal entity within the country complies with all applicable HSE legislation and regulatory requirements. Additionally, this role leads the HSE function locally, providing consulting and facilitation support to the CHO, and serves as a key link to ABB’s global HSE network.

1. Builds a strong foundation for the implementation of ABB Group policies and the HSE & Security Accountability Framework through collaboration between the CHO/Country Managing Director (CMD) and local teams.
2. Supports the CHO in the collection and preparation of fiduciary performance reports (Annual Social Report, Sustainability Performance Indicator (SPI)).
3. Assists the country management team in effectively managing fiduciary HSE responsibilities by helping plan, execute, and follow up on Country HSE & Security Board meetings, ensuring alignment with outcomes.
4. Helps the country management team understand their legal obligations, liabilities, and responsibilities in accordance with local HSE legislation and ABB’s internal standards.
5. Facilitates regular meetings with the local divisional HSE community to share regulatory updates and best practices.
6. Assesses and provides evidence to the CHO regarding compliance with HSE and Security fiduciary duties.
7. Manages environmental risks through leadership and coordination of the ABB Canada Environmental Steering Committee.
8. Supports legacy site management by liaising with stakeholders to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
9. Coordinates environmental reporting requirements, including PFAS and Plastic Registry submissions.
10. Implements ABB policies and standards within their area of responsibility.
11. Ensures their responsibility area is audited and compliant with group and local requirements.

Qualifications for the role

• University degree in Health, Safety & Environmental or equivalent.
• 10 to 15 years’ experience in HSE functions.
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Construction industries.
• Deep knowledge of HSE legal requirements.
• Proven experience implementing and managing HSE Management Systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001).
• Talent management skills.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Accident insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

We look forward to your application. To learn more about ABB, visit our website at www.abb.com. ABB Canada has been recognized for nine consecutive years as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes. We are committed to creating a caring, inclusive, and respectful workplace, supporting employment equity, and providing reasonable accommodations. Our Military Reservist Policy supports Canada's Reserve Force members with flexible leave options for military training and activities.