EHS Manager

Dart Container; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dart Canada Inc. is seeking a hands-on EHS Manager to lead safety and environmental programs at a manufacturing facility in Toronto. You will drive a culture of excellence, reduce risk, and partner with Operations, Quality, and HR to achieve measurable results.

The role focuses on building a strong safety culture, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the operation, with collaboration across leaders. Competitive CAD salary offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 3+ years of EHS experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable safety/environmental regulations.
• Experience with audits, inspections, permitting, reporting, and compliance programs.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively train and influence employees at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen a proactive safety and environmental culture across the facility.
• Manage EHS compliance programs and ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and other regulations.
• Serve as a key contact for regulatory agencies, inspections, permitting, reporting, and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training to ensure employees understand and follow safety requirements.
• Manage programs related to industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire prevention, chemical management, waste disposal, and accident prevention.
• Monitor EHS KPIs, identify trends, and implement actions to improve performance and reduce risk.
• Lead or support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Partner with HR on Workers' Compensation and Return-to-Work programs.
• Develop procedures, work instructions, and visual standards that promote safe operations.
• Drive continuous improvement while supporting cost control and overall business objectives.

Skills

OSHA/EPA/DOT knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Professional certification (CSP/ASP/CIH/CHMM/PE)

Job description

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Dart Container Corporation founded and headquartered in Mason, Michigan, sets the Industry Standard of Excellence in the development, manufacture and distribution of innovative foodservice packaging solutions. Dart manufactures and markets cups, plates, containers, lids and straws made from plastic and paper across the globe. In Canada, Dart operates as Dart Canada Inc. headquartered in Toronto.

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

We're looking for a hands‑on, strategic EHS Manager to lead our EHS efforts at a dynamic manufacturing facility supporting up to 300 employees.

This is more than a compliance role. You'll be a visible leader responsible for building a strong safety culture, reducing risk, developing employees, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the operation. You'll partner closely with Operations, Quality, Human Resources, and other leaders to achieve measurable results in Safety, Quality, Service, Efficiency, and Employee Development.

If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces, solving problems at the root cause, and turning EHS strategy into meaningful results, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and strengthen a proactive safety and environmental culture across the facility.
• Manage EHS compliance programs and ensure adherence to applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a key contact for regulatory agencies, inspections, audits, permitting, reporting, and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training to ensure employees understand and follow safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage programs related to industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire prevention/protection, chemical management, waste disposal, and accident prevention.
• Monitor EHS KPIs, identify trends, and implement actions to improve performance and reduce risk.
• Lead or support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Human Resources on Workers' Compensation and Return-to-Work programs.
• Develop practical procedures, work instructions, and visual standards that promote safe and compliant operations.
• Drive continuous improvement while supporting cost control and overall business objectives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of EHS experience
• EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable safety/environmental regulations.
• Experience with audits, inspections, permitting, reporting, and compliance programs.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively train and influence employees at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with multi‑shift or continuous manufacturing operations.
• Lean Manufacturing/continuous improvement experience.
• Experience in paper converting, chemical/plastics processing, packaging, or similar industries.
• Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, or PE.

Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to shape the safety culture, protect employees, reduce risk, and drive meaningful improvement across a large manufacturing operation.

If you're a visible, approachable EHS leader who enjoys solving problems, developing people, and turning compliance into results, we want to hear from you.

$95,000 - $100,000 CAD. Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

Dart Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.