EHS Manager

GFL Environmental Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking an EHS Manager to lead health, safety, and compliance efforts from the Mississauga office. The role involves inspecting facilities, incident reporting, onboarding, and coordinating with operations across Ontario.

Travel between 50–75% is required, and you will mentor field staff while developing local SOPs and safety programs. Strong communication skills and a COR background are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in health and safety or related role.
• Experience mentoring field staff.
• Strong knowledge of OH&S legislation and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of EHS Advisors and Coordinators.
• Oversee orientations, onboarding and training.
• Inspect facilities for hazards and ensure compliance.
• Prepare incident reports and investigations.
• Support insurance material preparation.
• Generate regular safety reports.
• Assist in WSIB claims reporting and RTW programs.
• Develop and enforce local SOPs with operations.
• Communicate health and safety policies to staff.
• Participate on the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Maintain safety files and training databases.

Skills

Health & safety leadership

OH&S knowledge

COR experience

MS Office

Staff mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

Diploma or Degree in Health & Safety

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

GFL is looking for an EHS Manager to join our team out of our Mississauga office! The EHS Manager will perform health, safety, and compliance functions as assigned by management, such as site inspections and safety communication. This role will require travel within Ontario. In this role, you will be responsible for completing various administrative duties, including incident reporting and onboarding along with clerical work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of EHS Advisors and field Coordinators
• Manage employee orientations, onboarding and training requirements
• Inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards
• Prepare and investigate reports of incidents and injuries
• Cooperate in the preparation of materials for insurance
• Weekly/monthly reports on operations hours and incidents to be completed in a timely matter
• Support WSIB claim reporting, return to work activities and modified work programs
• Provide information and resources for safety tailgates with staff
• Work with operational staff to develop, implement and enforce local/regional SOPs
• Communicate information to employees regarding health and safety policies and procedures
• Implement and champion EHSMS
• Participate on Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Provide support and administrative assistance to the health and safety team
• Assist in compliance and regulatory issues, HOS, DOT random testing, etc.
• Maintain safety files, employee records and training databases
• Perform other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• College Diploma or University Degree, preferably in health and safety
• 5-7 years of experience in a Health and Safety or a related role
• 2-3 years of experience mentoring and managing field level staff
• Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and industry safety standards
• Experience with IHSA COR
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with attention to detail in all areas of work
• Self-starting proactive individual who can work well independently and in a team environment
• Able to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Travel between 50-75%
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship
for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.