EHS Manager

Oerlikon Group; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Award

Job summary

Oerlikon Fort Saskatchewan seeks an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead site EHS programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement. You will act as the primary EHS advisor to site leadership and manage audits, training, inspections, and incident investigations.

Ideal candidates bring 10–15 years in EHS within manufacturing, 8+ years in leadership, and experience with ISO 14001/45001.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in OH&S, environmental science, engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• 8+ years of EHS leadership/management experience.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience with investigations, audits and risk assessments.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence at all levels and drive continuous improvement.
• PM/change management experience; proficient with MS Office and EHS systems.
• Power BI and SharePoint experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute site EHS programs and initiatives.
• Develop and implement EHS strategies aligned with business goals.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as primary EHS advisor to site leadership.
• Manage regulatory compliance programs and audits.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Develop training programs and deliver toolbox talks.
• Oversee environmental programs including waste and emissions monitoring.
• Support sustainability objectives and KPIs.
• Interface with regulators and coordinate inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Investigations

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Professional EHS designation (asset)

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID104685-Posted09/12/2026-General Management

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

About Oerlikon

Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high-performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head-quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with around10,000 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2025.

We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential — guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.