EHS Manager

Saint Gobain Cristaleria, SL; Delta; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CertainTeed Canada as an EHS Manager in Vancouver and lead the Health, Safety and Environment programs. You will collaborate with local teams and ensure compliance with safety regulations while promoting a proactive EHS culture. The role offers a competitive salary alongside an impressive benefits package, catering to the well-being of employees and their families.

Benefits

Excellent healthcare options

Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Pet insurance options

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience as an EHS Manager.
• Strong knowledge of provincial EHS standards.
• Ability to work independently and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and environment programs.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

University Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Technical College Degree in Environment, Hygiene and Work Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WCM Environmental and Safety Pillars

Job description

CertainTeed Canada has an exciting career opportunity for a EHS Manager based in Vancouver. This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success.

What’s the job?

The EHS Manager will provide leadership to the Health, Safety and Environment programs at the plant, within the defined World Class Manufacturing framework, in a manner consistent to the Values and Attitudes of the CertainTeed Canada, Inc. and Saint Gobain culture. With strategic guidance from both the central function and local plant manager, this hands-on leadership position will; ensure corporative and provincial legislative compliance, develop and maintain systems, develop an autonomous EHS culture, promote defined Health and Wellness programs, define EHS standard operating procedures, provide EHS training, develop risk identification and reduction awareness and methods, all achieved through participation and employee engagement.

• Provide interactive, hands-on leadership, coaching and mentoring to local EHS teams consisting of hourly and salaried employees.
• Analyze EHS data to populate and use WCM Safety, Environmental and Health Pillar Boards to define, implement and deliver EHS objectives.
• Continuously inspect and evaluate the environment, equipment, processes, and workplace to ensure compliance with government safety regulations, corporation, and industry standards.
• Promote, develop and train behavioral EHS initiatives to drive to an autonomous EHS culture.
• Liaises with government entities and maintains all EHS related permits.
• Maintain EHS training programs to ensure proper training is provided for all Saint-Gobain Safety Standards
• Audit against Saint Gobain Safety Standards and ensure compliance.
• Leads and facilitates Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Conduct Risk Assessments with salaried and hourly employees and deliver actions to mitigate the identified risks.
• Conduct Safety Incident investigations
• Communicate Safety Warnings and evaluate the possibility of occurrence at own location.
• Participative member of Canadian EHS national teams
• Develop and implement Safety Risk reduction project plans based on Risk Calculator
• Ensure CertainTeed Canada’s standards of safety are designed into process and equipment utilizing WCM principles.
• Provides support to project teams during delivery phase and commissioning of equipment.
• Identifies safety and environmental opportunities and develop solutions of corrective actions.
• Assists with training for operators and maintenance personnel.
• Complies with all EHS standards, assures good housekeeping practices following 5S systems, enforces plant rules and safety regulations, consistent with the corporate Values and Attitudes.

Is this job for you ?

What do you bring?

• University Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Relations or any other relevant field of study OR Technical College Degree in Environment, Hygiene and Work Safety combined with significant related experience.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as an EHS Manager
• Participative, hands-on, industrial, practical leader in a union industrial manufacturing environment
• Must be a self-starter and team player
• Demonstrated results as a participative Change Agent
• Demonstrated ability to influence others without direct authority
• Leads by example
• Very good knowledge and previous experience with Provincial EHS standards
• Excellent analytical and problem solving capabilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Flexible and open-minded with excellent written and oral communication
• Proficient using computers and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of WCM Environmental and Safety Pillars
• Knowledge of Scientific Problem Solving Methods (preferably WCM FI toolset)

A little more about us

Here’s what we do…

CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the top 100 industrial companies in the world. Saint-Gobain employs approximately 18,000 people in North America and approximately 168,000 people in 75 countries world-wide. Saint-Gobain’s North American companies operate 145 manufacturing facilities in industries as diverse as industrial ceramics and containers, reinforcements and flat glass, abrasives, and building materials. We’re proud that Saint-Gobain North America was recognized by Top Employers institute as one the best workplaces in North America & Canada.

For 113 years, CertainTeed has been synonymous with quality, trust, innovation, and service. Our team designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions in the construction and building materials market. CertainTeed’s broad product offering includes insulation, ceilings, roofing, siding, fence, railing, deck, exterior trim and gypsum board products. We provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change. Our offerings incorporate and promote the wellbeing for each of us and we are building a future where we collectively work together towards our core purpose to Make the World a Better Home.

Legal Statement

Certain provinces require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates, the base pay for this position ranges from $100,000to$130,000per year.

The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to education, experience, skills and qualifications as they relate to the role. Fully qualified and experienced candidates will typically align near the midpoint. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 13% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures.

Benefits in joining us

What we offer…

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program offers a total approach to well-being!

Our amazing benefits and programs include, but are not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options:Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) andEmployee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Employee Recognition Programs
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
• Be Well Be You: Our comprehensive benefits, resources, and programs platform to help you and your family be well, wherever you are in life (Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Social)
• Pet insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Perks & Savings Program :access to thousands of gift cards, in-store and online discounts, as well as cashback offers.