EHS Leader

C.H. Guenther & Son; Brampton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an EHS Leader to enhance health, safety, and environmental processes across operations. The successful candidate will implement EHS programs, ensure compliance with regulations, and cultivate a strong EHS culture. Alongside competitive compensation, numerous benefits are also provided.

Benefits

Health, dental, and life insurance

Pension and wellness programs

Paid time off and parental leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of EHS experience required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations is a must.

Responsibilities

• Implement EHS programs and improve EHS performance.
• Conduct workplace audits and manage incident responses.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Effective communication skills

Proactive risk identification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Gensuite EHS system

Job description

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The EHS Leader will lead and facilitate the integration of EHS processes, standard operating procedures/policies, and assist in administering programs and training in compliance with OSHA/EPA, Federal, and State regulations and standards.

This role involves counseling and supporting operations management and employees to achieve a safe and healthy working environment, promoting an efficient EHS work culture through supervisory and employee activities. The position requires significant hands-on involvement across all parts of the operation, including observing, monitoring, training, and coaching employees towards EHS goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement CHG EHS Programs and continuously improve EHS performance to achieve excellence, including emergency preparedness, safety risk assessments, waste management, ergonomics, contractor safety, and EHS culture.
• Track and analyze EHS and KPI data to evaluate programs, conduct workplace audits, close ATS findings, complete training, and manage injuries and incidents, using the Gensuite EHS system.
• Lead EHS permitting processes, liaise with regulatory authorities, and ensure full compliance with regulations.
• Provide technical advice, develop plans, and address environmental, health, or safety challenges.
• Support operations in EHS program development, implementation, and improvement.
• Sustain EHS and safety culture excellence.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable business and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance programs related to safety, ergonomics, chemical safety, and environmental protection.
• Guide supervisors and Safety Teams to ensure regulatory and program compliance.
• Modify EHS programs and procedures for optimal performance.
• Conduct EHS training courses.
• Lead injury and illness tracking and case management.
• Support project management to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assess facility EHS conditions, risks, trends, and performance.
• Develop corrective and continuous improvement plans.
• Investigate injuries, accidents, and incidents, and follow up on safety concerns.
• Ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Monitor progress against EHS metrics and goals.
• Ensure accurate recording of EHS data, including training, audits, and inspections.
• Collaborate with EHS HQ on projects and initiatives.
• Implement specific Framework requirements for assigned areas, including Risk Assessments and Chemical Management.
• Act as a member of the Emergency Response team, maintaining qualifications and supporting drills and exercises.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of EHS experience with a Bachelor’s Degree (preferred), or
• Associate’s Degree with 7+ years of EHS experience, or
• 10+ years of EHS experience without a degree.

Manufacturing experience is preferred. Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulations is required.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with documentation management and change control.
• Proactive risk identification and countermeasure implementation.
• Proficiency with chemical/mechanical processes, testing, or Six Sigma initiatives.
• ASP or CSP certification is a plus.
• Ability to interpret and apply EHS regulations.
• Proficiency with MS Office and IT systems.
• Effective communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Professional representation to outside agencies, customers, and vendors.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, pension, wellness programs, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, and more.

Visit www.chg.com for more information about our company.

We value transparency in compensation. The salary range for this role is $70,127 - $124,487. Final offers may vary based on experience and location. Additional benefits include health and disability insurance, retirement options, flexible spending, parental leave, paid holidays, and more.