Environmental Health & Safety Manager

TreeHouse Foods; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Halton Hills is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager. This role will lead EHS initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a culture of safety among employees. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing setting and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, with a supportive work environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

RRSP program with employer match

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Wellness and employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment focused on EHS.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to influence safety culture across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives at the facility.
• Conduct safety audits, accident investigations, and hazard assessments.
• Develop and maintain safety and environmental programs.

Skills

EHS program implementation

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employee Type: Full time

Location: ON Georgetown

Job Type: Environmental Health & Safety

Job Posting Title: Environmental Health & Safety Manager

About Us :

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values — Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain :

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
• RRSP program with a 3% employer match (with increased matches awarded based on service) and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll !
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days and 1 1 company holidays !
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

Job Description:

About the Role:

As an EHS Manager, you will be a key player in shaping a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment for the Georgetown, ON, plant, a manufacturer of quality cracker products. Your role will directly impact the success of the site by leading all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.

You will champion a culture of safety across the facility by working closely with employees and leadership, identifying and mitigating risks, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring all team members are trained and equipped to maintain a safe and compliant workplace—making a meaningful difference in the day-to-day experience of employees.

You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Provide leadership and direction for all environmental, health, and safety initiatives within the facility to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Oversee safety audits, accident investigations, and hazard assessments; analyze trends and implement corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
• Develop, implement, and maintain plant-wide safety and environmental programs, including compliance, risk assessments, and emergency response plans.
• Prepare and submit environmental compliance reports to regulatory agencies in a timely and accurate manner. Lead and deliver site-wide training on health, safety, and environmental topics, ensuring all required certifications are current and documented.
• Partner with plant leadership and employees to foster a proactive safety culture and ensure consistent application of EHS policies and procedures.
• Support department managers in conducting safety meetings and integrating safety practices into daily operations.
• Monitor the effectiveness of safety programs and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records for incident reporting, near misses, safety metrics, and environmental performance.

Important Details:

• This is a full-time, on-site role on First Shift, Monday through Friday. Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts and weekends.

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Business Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on EHS program implementation and oversight.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, governmental standards, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead change and influence safety culture across all levels of the organization. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience with safety management systems and risk assessments preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

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At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]

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