Environmental Health and Safety Manager

TC Transcontinental; Whitby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Durham Region is seeking a full-time Environmental, Health & Safety Manager. This role involves overseeing facility safety, implementing safety programs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in EHS and significant experience in the field. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Group insurance (health, life, disability, dental, travel)

Access to the Dialogue Health Platform

Opportunities for professional development

Supplier discounts on various products

Dynamic work environment supporting career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in an EHS-related role.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall facility safety by implementing safety programs.
• Lead investigations of safety incidents and manage vendors.
• Ensure compliance with safety-related regulations and standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Create value at TC Transcontinental

At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team.

We are currently seeking a full-time Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for our Whitby location. The EHS Manager will oversee overall facility safety by implementing best-in-class safety programs, infrastructure, and training for all employees. This role also provides employee relations support across various stages of the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partner with all teams to foster a strong safety culture aimed at zero accidents.
2. Lead investigations of safety incidents, focusing on root cause analysis and effective countermeasures.
3. Manage safety and health-related vendors and suppliers.
4. Ensure compliance with all safety-related regulations and standards.
5. Develop and implement policies to identify and mitigate hazards.
6. Lead the Safety Committee, encouraging active participation across the organization.
7. Coordinate safety audits and improvement activities.
8. Review training needs and develop comprehensive internal and external training programs.
9. Collaborate with the food safety team to integrate safety protocols into HACCP plans.
10. Lead safety awareness campaigns to promote a safety-first culture.
11. Organize and improve new employee onboarding processes.
12. Advise management on occupational health & safety policies and their application.
13. Maintain accurate employee-related safety data.
14. Stay informed on legal requirements and government reporting regulations.
15. Respond to inquiries about WSIB programs and educate employees on benefits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in an EHS-related role.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation preferred.
• Knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and related regulations.
• Familiarity with food safety principles and regulations is desirable.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and coaching skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills for hazard identification and risk assessment.

Benefits:

• Group insurance (health, life, disability, dental, travel).
• Access to the Dialogue Health Platform.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supplier discounts on various products.
• Dynamic work environment supporting career growth.

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