Director of Safety & Sustainability

Clover Leaf Seafoods; Saint John; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Safety & Sustainability to lead safety and environmental initiatives across multiple sites. This dynamic role emphasizes hands-on leadership, fostering a culture of safety and sustainability while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will drive impactful programs, engage with teams, and champion a proactive approach to safety and environmental stewardship. Join a collaborative organization committed to innovation and sustainability, where your expertise will contribute to making a meaningful difference in the seafood industry.

Benefits

Employer-paid health and dental premiums

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Company matching pension plan

Wellness benefits

Recognition and rewards programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in safety and environmental health in manufacturing.
• Multi-site leadership experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety programs fostering a zero-incident mindset.
• Lead environmental programs related to air, water, and waste management.
• Design sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate goals.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Environmental Health

Regulatory Compliance

Sustainability Strategy

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Director of Safety & Sustainability- Multi-Site

In 1889 the Clover Leaf brand was first introduced to Canadians when the company began operating the first commercial salmon cannery on the Fraser River near Vancouver, British Columbia.

Over the last 135 years, Clover Leaf has grown to offer a variety of seafood products including canned tuna, salmon, sardines, oysters, mussels, clams, and shrimp. Clover Leaf is consistently voted by Canadians as the #1 most trusted brand for canned seafood. Today, canned seafood is bought by 70% of Canadians. Clover Leaf is the #1 brand in the category, with over 40% share of the market and 90% brand awareness. Clover Leaf Seafoods offers seafood under the Clover Leaf and B`runswick brands. Brunswick is the #1 brand of canned sardines in Canada. Our International division, Bumble Bee Seafoods International, exports to over 40 countries around the world, and Brunswick is the #1 brand of Sardines in the Caribbean region.

Clover Leaf Seafoods, along with our U.S. affiliate, Bumble Bee Foods, form one of North America’s largest branded seafood companies. In 2020, Clover Leaf Seafoods, along with Bumble Bee Foods, was acquired by our long-time partner, FCF Company Ltd. FCF is a privately held company and one of the world’s largest marine trading companies, with 50 years of experience in the supply of tuna and other seafood. With FCF as a strong strategic owner, Clover Leaf Seafoods is well-positioned for future growth.

Our Beliefs: Delicious, protein-rich, versatile, convenient, and affordable. We believe seafood is one of the greatest foods on the planet.

Our Purpose: Feeding people’s lives through the power of the ocean.

Our How: Trusted brands offering seafood products that are delicious, nutritious, and accessible.

As a company of seafood lovers, we have made it our mission to discover new, innovative, and more sustainable ways to source foods from the ocean for our family of brands and help others discover seafood goodness. We offer the largest range of certified sustainable seafood in the canned seafood category.

Director of Safety & Sustainability- Multi-Site

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Operations, the Director of Safety and Sustainability is a dynamic and hands-on leader responsible for driving a proactive culture of safety, environmental health, and sustainability across our manufacturing operations in Canada and the U.S. This role is not about managing from behind a desk—it’s about being on the floor, actively engaging with team members, and leading change through education, influence, and accountability. This role is also responsible for leading and guiding our three EHS advisors across plant locations. The ideal candidate is a passionate advocate for employee well-being, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship, with a track record of building strong safety cultures and delivering measurable impact.

What You’ll Do Here:

Safety Leadership:

• Develop and implement safety programs, policies, and procedures that foster a zero-incident mindset.
• Serve as the key driver of safety initiatives—modeling safe behaviors, coaching frontline leaders, and ensuring accountability at all levels.
• Partner with site leadership to conduct regular audits, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Track and analyze safety metrics and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, Work Safe New Brunswick and other applicable regulatory bodies in Canada and the U.S.

Environmental Health & Compliance:

• Lead environmental programs and compliance efforts related to air, water, waste, and chemical management.
• Maintain all required permits and documentation and ensure timely reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for environmental regulations in both Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with plant teams to minimize environmental risks and reduce the environmental footprint of operations.

Sustainability Strategy:

• Design and implement sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate goals, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and water conservation.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on long-term environmental impact and cost savings.
• Partner with procurement, engineering, and operations to evaluate sustainable materials and practices.
• Promote a culture of environmental responsibility through employee education and engagement programs.

People & Culture:

• Serve as a visible leader and coach our three EHS advisors and plant leadership teams across plant locations.
• Conduct training and development initiatives that empower employees at all levels to own safety and sustainability.
• Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration.
• Lead by example—being a consistent presence on the floor and in the plants, listening, teaching, and inspiring others.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in safety and/or environmental health in a manufacturing environment.
• Multi-site leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and Canadian environmental and health regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead change and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated success in building a safety culture and delivering sustainability initiatives with measurable results.
• Ability to travel regularly up to 50% to Blacks Harbour, Cape May and Santa Fe Springs.

Why Work for Clover Leaf Seafoods?

• We are a medium-sized company with a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• We work efficiently as a team and provide an environment where you can make an impact on the business.
• As part of our “focus forward” value to build the future for our company, we are committed to continuously evolving and learning together as a team.
• We are proudly a “people-focused” company, knowing that the best and only true way to achieve our company mission is through our people.

What We Offer:

• Engaging and agile workplace culture, collaborative and inclusive teams,
• Investing in our people through numerous learning and development programs such as GROW.
• A variety of wellness benefits, employer-paid health and dental premiums, Employee Assistance Program, access to virtual health care, and more.
• Commitment to resource sustainability.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Recognition and rewards through our programs.
• Company matching pension plan.

Clover Leaf Seafood fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Interested applicants can apply directly.

Clover Leaf Seafood is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.