Environment, Health and Safety Manager

PERMA-PIPE; Camrose; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of pipe solutions is seeking an EHS Manager in Camrose, AB. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in EHS, focusing on compliance, training, and safety culture enhancement. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and experience in the manufacturing sector. Competitive benefits offered, including dental and vision care, life insurance, and RRSP matching.

Benefits

Annual company incentive plan

Dental care

Vision care

Extended health care

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

RRSP matching program

Casual dress

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant EHS experience in manufacturing.
• 5 years of management experience required.
• Background in Alberta and Ontario Occupational Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop EHS objectives aligned with company guidelines.
• Lead audits and ensure compliance with safety practices.
• Manage all aspects of WCB/WSIB claims.

Skills

EHS experience

Communication skills

Training and coaching

Analytical skills

Education

CRSP, CHSC or MSO designation

Tools

WebEx

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

The EHS Manager is the key strategic and tactical member of the growing Canadian (AB & ON) business, reporting to the General Manager and situated in Camrose, AB. This role will attract candidates with 10 years of demonstrated success in driving organizational and behavioural change in industrial and manufacturing environments. You will leverage a sense of urgency, an analytical and data driven approach, with serious coaching, training and observational skills to take responsibility for the incremental growth of PERMA-PIPE Canada’s safety culture. In addition, this hands-on role will lead the production teams in compliance through being on the floor and in the operational environment, advising and coaching towards continual improvement.

LOCATION:

Camrose, AB

The role is situated in Camrose, AB, with occasional travel (roughly 25%) required within Alberta, as well Ottawa, ON and Houston, TX. There are no camp visits or remote travel required.

Camrose is a city of almost 20,000 residents, with the charm of a small town and the amenities of a city serving as a business and regional hub for over 100,000 people. Offering extensive commerce, recreation, health care and education opportunities, Camrose is also one of Alberta’s most picturesque cities, situated on the Stoney Creek River valley.

PERMA-PIPE CANADA, LTD.:

PERMA-PIPE Canada, Ltd. is an innovative global supplier of pipe coating solutions and factory pre-insulated piping systems to the oil & gas, district heating and cooling and industrial markets. With the stability and backing of a global organization and the focus of leadership on innovation, teamwork and incremental improvement, PERMA-PIPE Canada offers an environment that is dynamic, challenging and rewarding to those excited by change. For the EHS Manager, access to and support for leaders across the business mean a hands-on opportunity to make an impact. As the Canadian leader within our larger international EHS team, this role will develop the Canadian Region program to align with Global objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

With the goal of building a 24/7 safety culture and create a best-in-class operation in the Canadian market, the EHS Manager will be responsible for:

Strategy

• Develop country EHS objectives in line with the Country/ Region and Global objectives
• Ensures the business has an effective EHS plan to improve performance and to develop a competent and motivated EHS organization

Compliance

• Lead internal and external audits and ensure that any actions are implemented and closed in a timely manner
• Monitor all exemptions and MOC requests, ensuring they are correctly documented and that the appropriate levels of approval are requested
• Ensure strong compliance with SOP’s and various other operational standards and manage the exemption process
• Accept full authority to take any necessary action to maintain overall safe practices and procedures, including the authority to cease an unsafe operating procedure

Program Management

• Management of all aspects of WCB/WSIB claims management
• Coordination of inspections, investigations, and occupational safety activities with departments.
• The development of safety policies and procedures and all additional safety plans for the business
• Ensure strong compliance with SOP’s and various other operational standards and manages the exemption process
• Involve appropriate management in any accident or failure events, ensuring they are properly reported and investigated in a timely manner

Employee Communications

• Acting as the subject matter expert for country specific EHS knowledge, the EHS Manager ensures that alerts and program information is effectively delivered via multiple mediums
• Implement information flow and data publications to ensure required levels of management are informed of all activities related to compliance with company safety policies and bulletins

Training

• Develop and deliver the orientation of new employees with safety instruction including, but not limited to Dangerous Goods, WHMIS, driver, warehouse, and maintenance personnel education

Auditing

• Lead internal and external audits and ensure any actions are fully implemented and closed in a timely manner
• Monitor and measure effectiveness of all safety programs and documentation required as part of compliance with Occupational Health & Safety in multiple provincial locations
• Monitors compliance with EHS training objectives to address operational specific risks and ensure compliance with EHS standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

Background and Education

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant EHS experience, preferably working in a manufacturing environment
• 5 years of management experience
• CRSP, CHSC or MSO designation preferred

Required Experience

• An exhaustive background in Federal, Alberta and Ontario Occupational Health & Safety regulations, safety codes and legislation
• Understand and have complete knowledge of all Federal, Provincial rules and regulations pertaining to safety codes and Occupational Health and Safety rules
• Direct experience assessing training needs, creating training materials to fulfill those needs, and then delivering the effective training
• Experience in research, analysis, interpretation and implementation of safety regulations, standards, and best practices

Demonstrated Skills

• The ability to create high quality presentations using a variety of technologies (e.g. WebEx, Microsoft PowerPoint, etc.)
• Advanced written and oral communication competences
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, evaluate, and improve others
• The capability to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and other stakeholders
• An underlying strong work ethic and positive team attitude

BENEFITS:

Competitive employee benefits, including

• Annual company incentive plan
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Extended health care
• Life Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Casual dress