EH&S Manager

Biopharma Careers; Markham; Sur place; CAD 112 000 - 162 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Johnson & Johnson in Canada is seeking a Manager, EHS to lead environmental, health and safety programs across Ontario operations, offices, warehouse and field activities in Markham. You will shape risk management, compliance and culture at scale.

Responsibilities include building a robust EHS management system, leading governance forums, supervising staff, and partnering with Facilities, HR and Operations to embed safety into daily decisions.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of progressive EHS experience.
• Knowledge of Canadian EHS requirements including OSHA-like standards, WHMIS and environmental obligations.
• Experience identifying, evaluating and controlling risks in office, warehouse, field, fleet, contractor or construction environments.
• Ability to interpret complex requirements and translate findings into practical actions.
• Strong project-management, organizational and record-keeping capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with common digital tools used for reporting, data analysis, training and program administration.

Responsabilités

• Lead EHS governance for Canadian operations, align local priorities with regulatory obligations and enterprise standards.
• Manage, coach and develop direct reports; drive timely delivery of EHS priorities.
• Develop and maintain an integrated EHS management system, objectives and compliance calendar.
• Advise leaders on complex EHS matters and regulatory changes; recommend practical actions.
• Lead Joint Health and Safety committees and cross-functional EHS forums; foster employee participation.
• Identify, assess and control risks across offices, warehouse, remote work and field activities; oversee programs.
• Manage SAFE FLEET program governance, vendor oversight and performance.
• Plan inspections, audits and incident investigations; ensure timely corrective actions.
• Prepare audit reports and management dashboards; track findings and improvements.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate EHS training for employees and contractors.

Connaissances

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree (engineering, science, OHS, environment)

Advanced degree preferred

Outils

Digital reporting tools

Data analysis software

Description du poste

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

Job Sub Function:

Environmental Health & Safety

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Manager, EH&S to be located in Markham, Ontario.

Position Summary

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager provides strategic and technical leadership for assigned operations in Ontario and other designated locations in the Commercial Operations Organization. The role consolidates EHS oversight across offices, warehouse, remote work, field sales and fleet operations, dangerous goods transportation, construction and contractor activities. The Manager establishes and improves practical systems to identify, assess and control EHS risks; ensures compliance with applicable Canadian requirements and Johnson & Johnson standards; and partners with leaders and employees to strengthen EHS performance and culture.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Leadership and Governance

• Serve as the primary EHS leader for assigned Canadian operations, aligning local priorities with business objectives, regulatory obligations and enterprise EHS standards.
• Manage, coach and develop direct reports by setting clear expectations, providing timely feedback, supporting performance and development, and ensuring effective delivery of EHS priorities.
• Develop and maintain an integrated EHS management system, annual objectives, compliance calendar, dashboards and action plans; monitor implementation, effectiveness and timely closure.
• Advise leaders on complex EHS matters, emerging risks and regulatory changes, and recommend clear, practical courses of action.
• Lead or support Joint Health and Safety Committees, sustainability teams and other EHS governance forums; coach members and strengthen employee participation.

Risk, Compliance and Operational Programs

• Implement consistent processes to identify, assess and control risks across offices, warehouse operations, remote work and field activities, including ergonomics, occupational health, medical surveillance, general safety, environmental compliance and contractor or construction work.
• Manage the SAFE FLEET program and policy implementation for field sales and other fleet drivers, including governance, risk reduction, incident follow-up, performance monitoring and stakeholder coordination.
• Manage relationships and day-to-day interactions with third-party fleet and SAFE FLEET vendors supporting the country, including performance oversight, issue resolution, service delivery and alignment with business and program requirements.
• Oversee dangerous goods transportation requirements and related procedures, training, documentation and compliance assurance.
• Maintain hazard communication and chemical-management programs, including Safety Data Sheets, chemical inventories, WHMIS requirements and associated training.
• Maintain emergency preparedness and response programs, permit-to-work controls and change-management processes to prevent adverse safety or environmental impacts.
• Ensure applicable WSIB obligations and federal, provincial and local reporting requirements are understood and fulfilled.

Assurance, Incident Management and Improvement

• Plan and conduct inspections, Gemba walks, audits and program reviews with cross-functional teams to evaluate compliance, identify weak signals and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Lead or support incident investigations, regulatory notifications and root-cause analysis; verify that corrective and preventative actions are completed and effective.
• Prepare audit reports and corrective action plans, and collaborate with accountable leaders to resolve findings within committed timelines.
• Analyze EHS trends and performance data; provide monthly, quarterly and annual metrics, dashboards and management reports.
• Promote a proactive EHS culture through visible leadership, employee engagement, targeted campaigns and continuous-improvement methods.

Training and Stakeholder Partnership

• Develop, deliver and evaluate instructor-led, virtual and awareness-based EHS training for employees, leaders, contractors and other relevant audiences.
• Maintain a role-based training matrix covering regulatory and company requirements, completion tracking, reporting and refresher needs.
• Partner with business leaders, Facilities, Human Resources, Occupational Health, Security, Fleet, Supply Chain and other functions to integrate EHS requirements into operational decisions and projects.
• Interface professionally with regulatory authorities, inspectors, external service providers and other stakeholders.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, occupational health and safety, environmental management or a related discipline.

Preferred: Advanced degree in a related discipline.

Required Experience and Skills

Minimum of eight years of progressive EHS experience, including responsibility for building, implementing and sustaining EHS programs.

Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian EHS requirements, including occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation, WHMIS and environmental obligations.

Experience identifying, evaluating and controlling risks in office, warehouse, field, fleet, contractor or construction environments.

Working knowledge of EHS management systems, audit practices, ISO standards and contemporary safety‑culture principles.

Ability to interpret complex requirements, distinguish material risk, make sound decisions and translate findings into practical actions.

Strong project‑management, organizational, analytical and record‑keeping capabilities, with attention to deadlines and sustained execution.

Excellent written, verbal, facilitation and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly to varied audiences.

Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority, challenge assumptions, recognize weak signals and intervene appropriately.

Proficiency with common digital tools used for reporting, data analysis, training and program administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• EHS experience in a highly regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, aerospace, automotive or defence.
• Professional certification such as CRSP, CSP, CIH, P.Eng. or a comparable designation.
• Experience authoring and deploying regional policies, procedures and programs across multiple locations or business groups.
• Experience leading employee campaigns, digital initiatives or data‑driven continuous‑improvement work.
• Lean, Six Sigma or comparable process‑improvement training or certification.

Work Requirements

Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.

Ability to work across multiple locations and with geographically dispersed teams, including occasional support outside standard business hours when required for incidents or emergencies.

The Company uses Artificial Intelligence in its assessment of applicants.

This job posting is for an existing position.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

The anticipated base pay range for this position is 112,150.00 to 162,150.00

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

The anticipated base pay range for this position is 112,150.00 to 162,150.00