* EHS Manager *

Oerlikon Group; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Award

Job summary

Oerlikon Group in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead site programs and foster a safety-first culture across operations. This role reports to the QESH Manager and requires hands-on leadership, investigations, audits, training, and continuous improvement in regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship.

The successful candidate will partner with employees and managers to embed risk-based EHS practices and drive performance

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 8 years in EHS leadership or management.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead investigations, audits and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead site EHS programs and initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial and local regs and manage permits.
• Oversee risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Direct internal, customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and emergency preparedness plans.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigations

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety / Environmental Science / Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Safety. Drive Compliance. Build a Culture of Excellence.

This is a critical role that requires a strong EHS professional who can lead from the floor, influence a safety-first culture, and ensure regulatory compliance in a complex manufacturing environment. Seeking an experienced and hands-on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)Manager to lead and continuously improve our Environmental, Health & Safety programs at our Fort Saskatchewan manufacturing facility.

Reporting to the QESH Manager, you will serve as the site's subject matter expert for all environmental, health, and safety matters. This position requires a visible presence in operations, direct employee engagement, and personal ownership of EHS initiatives, investigations, audits, training, compliance activities, and continuous improvement efforts.

If you are a proactive safety leader who thrives in a manufacturing or industrial environment and enjoys working collaboratively across all levels of an organization, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership

• Lead and execute site EHS programs and initiatives.
• Develop and implement EHS strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary EHS advisor to site leadership.
• Build strong partnerships with employees, supervisors, and operational teams.

Regulatory Compliance & Management Systems

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, provincial, and local regulations.
• Lead and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Manage permits, registrations, compliance records, and regulatory reporting.
• Act as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and inspections.
• Monitor legislative changes and implement required compliance actions.

Risk Assessment & Incident Management

• Conduct hazard assessments and risk evaluations.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Develop and track corrective actions to completion.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes and project reviews.
• Analyze trends and maintain EHS performance metrics and KPIs.

Auditing, Training & Emergency Preparedness

• Lead internal, customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
• Conduct workplace inspections and compliance reviews.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs.
• Facilitate safety meetings, onboarding, and toolbox talks.
• Lead emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response activities.

Environmental Stewardship

• Manage environmental programs including waste management, emissions, spill prevention, and environmental monitoring.
• Lead environmental incident investigations and response activities.
• Support site sustainability initiatives and environmental compliance objectives.

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional EHS designation or certification considered an asset.

Experience

• 10-15 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process environment.
• Minimum 8 years of EHS leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience conducting investigations, audits, and risk assessments.
• Experience working within ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 frameworks.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Project management and change management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.
• Experience with Power BI and SharePoint is an asset.

At Oerlikon, we believe safety is more than compliance, it's a core value. We offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment while working with a team dedicated to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

*This position qualifies for our Employee Referral Award