Director Health and Safety

Michael Page International (Canada); Fort Frances; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in the Canadian manufacturing sector is seeking a Health and Safety Director to enhance safety operations at their facility. The successful candidate will drive compliance with Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act and lead a team in incident management and safety programs. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in industrial health and safety. Offering a competitive salary starting from $160,000 CAD, benefits, and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial health and safety, ideally in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing health and safety at a large-scale site (300+ employees).
• Skilled in Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute mill-wide health and safety strategy.
• Maintain compliance with OHSA, WSIB, and industry standards.
• Oversee and lead incident investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Continuous improvement methodologies

Knowledge of Ontario safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field

CRSP designation preferred

Job description

• Manufacturing Industry
• Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

About Our Client

Our client is a major player in the Canadian pulp and paper industry with a track record in the operational history. The company recently became an independent entity under new ownership and is part of a broader international portfolio of industrial businesses. The mill operates as a fully integrated site and is embarking on a new phase of development with a strong focus on operational excellence, safety, and sustainability.

Job Description

The Health and Safety Director will be responsible for driving the continuous improvement of the health and safety management system across the entire site. This includes ensuring regulatory compliance under Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and cultivating a culture of shared responsibility for safety among all employees.
Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute the mill-wide health and safety strategy in alignment with business and legal requirements.
• Maintain compliance with OHSA, WSIB, Ministry of Labour, and industry standards.
• Oversee and lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Drive proactive programs such as risk assessments, behavior-based safety, and near-miss reporting.
• Promote safety ownership through training, coaching, leadership visibility, and employee involvement.
• Track, analyze, and report safety performance indicators to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal departments including operations, maintenance, HR, and environment to embed safety into all processes.
• Lead Emergency Response and Preparedness planning and training.
• Build and mentor a team of safety professionals and future leaders.

MPI ne fait pas de discrimination fondée sur la race, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression du genre, l'âge, le handicap, l'état civil, ou sur le statut d'un individu dans un groupe ou une classe quelconque autrement protégé par la législation applicable en matière de droits de l'homme. MPI encourage les candidatures des minorités, des femmes, des personnes handicapées et de tous les autres candidats qualifiés.


MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) designation or equivalent is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial health and safety, ideally in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing health and safety at a large-scale site (300+ employees).
• Strong command of Ontario safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Skilled in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of driving change in a dynamic environment.

What's on Offer

• Base salary as from $160,000 CAD depending on the candidate's experience.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Relocation assistance if required.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at 80%.
• Vacation days.
• Defined benefit pension plan (CAAT).