EHS Manager

Saint-Gobain Group; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Parental leave

RRSP

TFSA

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Group is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environment programs for the CertainTeed Architectural Products portfolio in Canada. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong regulatory knowledge, and a focus on building an autonomous EHS culture aligned with World Class Manufacturing principles.

You will report to Plant Management with dotted line to the Regional EHS Manager, coaching teams, driving risk reduction, and delivering continuous improvement

Qualifications

• University degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field; or Technical College Degree in Environment, Hygiene and Work Safety with related experience.
• 3–5 years of EHS Manager or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a union manufacturing environment and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety and environment programs within World Class Manufacturing framework.
• Provide hands-on leadership and coaching to EHS teams including contractors.
• Analyze EHS data to drive objectives and lead safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and corporate safety standards.
• Develop and implement safety training and risk reduction plans.
• Lead Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings and risk assessments.
• Support project delivery and equipment commissioning from EHS perspective.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independence

Windows tools

Education

University Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Technical College Degree in Environment, Hygiene and Work Safety

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for an experienced EHS Manager to work withinthe CertainTeed Architectural Products portfolio.

What’s the Job

The EHS Manager will provide leadership to the Health, Safety and Environment programs to both plants, 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. Support & advise the Plant Management team in all aspects of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) with a strong focus on implementing Market-level initiatives, including developing & driving site initiatives leading to continuous improvement in EHS performance in line with World Class Manufacturing framework

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reports directly to the Plant Manager, with dotted line strategic reporting to the Regional EHS Manager.
• Provide interactive, hands-on leadership, coaching and mentoring to local EHS teams consisting of hourly and salaried employees as well as contractors.
• 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.
• Ensures effective injury case management process is fully implemented, well understood and functioning as desired. Provides customer service for all employees with inquiries in the areas of safety to include, but not limited to; Workers’ Compensation, Personal Protective Equipment..
• Provides technical expertise/coaching as needed in all areas and initiatives of the function. Partners with other key functions on initiatives including Engineering, Operations, HR, Quality, to deliver on goals and plans.
• Communicate Safety Warnings and evaluate the possibility of occurrence at locations.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 or equivalent experience.
• 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
• Proficiency with Windows based applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to master other specialized software.

PREFERRED OR DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of WCM Environmental and Safety Pillars
• Knowledge of Scientific Problem-Solving Methods (preferably WCM FI toolset)
• COR frameworks

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

Prepares capital cost estimates for expenditures that support our goals and may control aspects of expenditures within the approved budget. Tender negotiations with approved vendors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a manufacturing plant environment with limited HVAC, concrete floors, and exposure to industrial noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature changes. Normal plant operation is 24 hours, 7 days a week and work hours may vary depending on business needs. May require long hours, and weekend and holiday work. May require travel by air and rental cars.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to spend a significant amount of time on plant floor. Job includes tasks that require long periods of sitting, walking, standing, working on a computer, or engaging in telephone conversation. Must be capable of wearing personal protective equipment necessary.

A little more about us

The CertainTeed Architectural portfolio includes Decoustics custom-engineered, high-performance ceiling and wall systems. Like architecture itself, Decoustics products are the result of science and art working together. Engineering harnessed to meet the demands of creativity. Ceiling solutions designed to transcend the predictable, ignore the ordinary, and assume the shape of imagination.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Benefits in joining us

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.

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 range for this position is $90,500 to $115,000 per year. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is discretionary.