Environmental Health and safety Manager

Grizzlytrek Group; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead HSE initiatives across operations. This pivotal role requires a proactive leader with extensive experience in health, safety, and environmental compliance, ensuring a culture of safety and continuous improvement. You will develop HSE policies, conduct site inspections, and engage with diverse teams, including Indigenous workforce partners. Join a proudly Indigenous-owned company that values community engagement and offers opportunities for career advancement. Make a direct impact on project success and worker well-being in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Direct impact on project success

Collaborative team environment

Support for inclusive leadership

Long-term career advancement

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HSE leadership, ideally in construction or energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of legal obligations and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance HSE systems and training programs.
• Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead incident investigations and manage WCB programs.

Skills

Leadership in HSE roles

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Writing and documentation

Analytical skills

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Diploma in Environmental Sciences

Tools

HSE systems

SOPs, SWPs, JHAs

Job description

Location: Stouffville and Newmarket, Ontario
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Energy / Construction / Industrial Services
Experience Level: Senior / Expert

About the Role

GrizzlyTrek is actively seeking a highly experienced and impactful Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and enforce health, safety, and environmental performance across our Stouffville and Newmarket operations. This senior leadership role is ideal for someone with a commanding presence in all aspects of HSE, blending deep field expertise with strong regulatory and administrative oversight.

We need a proactive leader who can bridge policy and practice, ensuring legislative compliance while fostering a resilient, safety-first culture throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enhance all HSE systems, policies, and training programs across multiple operational environments.

• Conduct routine site visits to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including inspection of documentation and operational practices.

• Ensure alignment with all applicable legislation, regulatory agencies, and internal company standards.

• Lead and coordinate incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting requirements.

• Review and revise SOPs, SWPs, JHAs, PDAs/PDDs annually or as needed to maintain best-in-class standards.

• Monitor and manage WCB (Workers’ Compensation Board) programs, with an emphasis on cost control and claim reduction.

• Facilitate culturally relevant training and safety awareness across diverse teams, including Indigenous workforce partners.

• Ensure all environmental permitting, emissions tracking, and compliance reporting are accurate and submitted on schedule.

• Liaise with senior leadership, project managers, and regulatory officials to maintain clear communication and compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in HSE roles, ideally within construction, energy, or industrial sectors.

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.

• Designations: NCSO and Environmental Professional (EP) required; additional certification in Quality Assurance is considered a strong asset.

• Strong knowledge of legal contract obligations and regulatory frameworks (OHSA, CEPA, WSIB, etc.).

• Exceptional writing and documentation skills to produce accurate reports, safety documents, and communications.

• Detail-oriented with a proactive eye for identifying near misses, hazards, and incident risk.

• High-level analytical and organizational skills, with a strategic mindset and a hands-on leadership approach.

• Experience supporting Indigenous workforce engagement and culturally responsive HSE practices is highly valued.

Why GrizzlyTrek?

GrizzlyTrek is a proudly Indigenous-owned and operated company focused on building meaningful, sustainable partnerships between industry and community. Our safety culture is deeply rooted in respect, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Joining us means:

• Having direct impact on project success, worker well-being, and environmental sustainability.

• Collaborating with a team that values trust, accountability, and community engagement.

• Growing within a company that supports inclusive leadership and long-term career advancement.

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