Director, Health Safety and Environment

Li-Cycle; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Director of Health, Safety, and Environment, where you will lead the charge in developing and implementing impactful HSE strategies. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant global environmental impact while working with a passionate team dedicated to sustainability. You will be at the forefront of promoting a culture of safety, mentoring a talented team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. If you are motivated to drive change and contribute to a cleaner future, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

High impact work

Global environmental impact

Passionate team

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and project management skills with a focus on health and safety.
• Experience in developing and implementing HSE programs and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute health, safety, and environmental strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor the HSE team to foster a culture of safety and sustainability.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Health and Safety Program Development

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Investigation

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Teamwork

Environmental Stewardship

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

10+ years' experience in HSE roles

5+ years in a leadership position

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary: The Director, Health, Safety and Environment will develop and implement the health, safety, and environment strategy and programs for Li-Cycle globally. Responsibilities will also include ensuring all facilities and job sites comply with health, safety and environmental regulations, promoting a culture of safety and sustainability, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

We are seeking a talented, motivated, and top performer to be a part of a smart and energetic team, as Li-Cycle commercializes its technology.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute HSE strategies and action plans aligned with Li-Cycle’s business objectives.
• Lead and mentor the HSE team, fostering a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainability, including developing clear and measurable KPIs and goals.
• Regular HSE reporting to Li-Cycle’s Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors.
• Identify and assess HSES risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee continuous improvement of Li-Cycle’s health, safety, and environment policies, procedures, and reporting tools.
• Monitor and analyze health, safety, and environmental performance metrics, and drive initiatives to reduce incidents and improve workplace safety.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure effective incident response and crisis management plans are in place, and when needed, conduct investigations.
• Support engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, regulators, and community groups, to promote HSE initiatives.
• Represent the company in industry forums and regulatory discussions.
• Promote and raise awareness of the impact of emerging environmental issues, whether legislated or best practices, on corporate, ethical and social responsibility.
• Keep up to date with changes in environmental legislation and best practice initiatives.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

• Post-secondary degree in related field.
• 10+ years' experience in HSE roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• Experience in developing and implementing Health and Safety programs and monitoring performance.
• Understand and have complete knowledge of all Federal, Provincial rules and regulations pertaining to safety codes and Occupational Health and Safety rules.
• Competency in reporting safety KPI’s.
• Experience in investigating health and safety incidents; provide reporting and recommend/follow action(s) to completion.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
• Effective leadership skills required.

Core Competencies:

• High-level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Proactive self-starter with an 'owner's mindset'.
• Consistently delivers quality work on time, with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and creative problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional oral communication, writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated exceptional teamwork skills.
• Support and practice all Health and Safety practices.
• Motivated, methodical, and optimistic.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and discretion with respect to proprietary and sensitive information.
• Demonstrated interest in cleantech, electric vehicles or renewable energy a plus.

Benefits of Working for Li-Cycle:

• High impact work: as a core member of the team, you have the opportunity to take a primary lead role and make a significant impact.
• Global environmental impact: we are a clean technology company with a mission to reduce CO2 emissions globally to ensure a sustainable future for the environment.
• Passionate team: we are pushing boundaries and are passionate about everything we do.

About Li-Cycle:

Li-Cycle (NYSE: LICY) is a leading global lithium-ion battery resource recovery company. Established in 2016, and with major customers and partners around the world, Li-Cycle’s mission is to recover critical battery-grade materials to create a domestic closed-loop battery supply chain for a clean energy future. The Company leverages its innovative, sustainable and patent-protected Spoke & Hub Technologies to recycle all different types of lithium-ion batteries. At our Spokes, or pre-processing facilities, we recycle battery manufacturing scrap and end-of-life batteries to produce black mass, a powder-like substance which contains a number of valuable metals, including lithium, nickel and cobalt. At our future Hubs, or post-processing facilities, we plan to process black mass to produce critical battery-grade materials, including lithium carbonate, for the lithium-ion battery supply chain. For more information, visit https://li-cycle.com/.

Li-Cycle is solving the global end-of-life lithium battery problem to help power our electric future. Our goal is to recover critical materials from lithium-ion batteries and introduce them back into the supply chain as a sustainable and circular product. We work every day to make this vision a reality. Our team is growing, and we are looking for passionate, creative people, who want to join us as we build a better tomorrow. If you are looking for a purpose-driven company where curiosity and innovation are valued, Li-Cycle is the place for you!

Li-Cycle is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. Individuals seeking employment at Li-Cycle are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, diverse-ability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.