EH&S Manager

WAJAX; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WAJAX is seeking an EHS Ontario Manager to enhance our health and safety initiatives across Ontario branches. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in occupational health and safety, focus on compliance, manage a dedicated team, and drive program development. Join a respected leader in industrial solutions that values innovation and teamwork, and be part of a diverse culture committed to excellence and safety.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health and dental benefits

Exclusive discounts with various manufacturers and service providers

Company matched pension plan

Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program

Recognition program with merchandise or gift certificates

E-learning and product training opportunities

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in occupational health and safety, experience in construction, mining, or heavy equipment industries.
• OHS legislation and industry standards knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Advise on safe work practices and safety standards.
• Oversee a team of Advisors in Ontario.
• Conduct formal site audits and manage Workers' Compensation claims.

Skills

auditing worksites

incident investigation

developing policies

implementing programs

Education

University Degree

Occupational Health & Safety Certificate

CRSP or related accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the EHSQ Director, the EHS Ontario Manager will assist in the development, administration, and promotion of the company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and programs. Provides direct support to Wajax branches and manages a team of Advisors in Ontario.

The Role

• Advise managers and employees about safe work practices and safety standards and regulations.
• Oversee and manage a team of Advisors.
• Review all reported incidents immediately and respond where necessary to ensure incidents are managed effectively and as required.
• Conduct formal site audits to ensure compliance with all EHS safety regulations, standards, expectations, laws, and regulations.
• Develop and communicate H&S policies, standards and practices.
• Recommends and implements appropriate controls for safety and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensure continuous monitoring and follow-up on key safety aspects to maintain a secure and compliant environment.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation claims, and modified work and return to work programs.
• Collaborate with team members on environmental, wellness, occupational health, technical training, quality.
• Develop training programs and create detailed JHAs, LOTO sheets, and other safety initiatives as assigned.

The Candidate

Education : University Degree, Occupational Health & Safety Certificate, CRSP or related accreditation

Work Experience : 7-10 years in occupational health and safety, experience in construction, mining or heavy equipment industries

Knowledge : auditing worksites, incident investigation, developing and implementing policies and programs; OHS legislation and industry standards

Proficiency : Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

The Company

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast.We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial / commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few.Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward.People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”

Highlights include :

• Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
• Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
• Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
• Company matched pension plan
• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.