Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Brunel GmbH; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EHS Manager to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across site operations. This role involves liaising with legal authorities, coordinating risk assessments, and promoting a proactive EHS culture through training and education. The ideal candidate will lead emergency response initiatives and manage a dedicated EHS team to uphold corporate standards. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to continuous improvement and safety excellence, where your expertise will drive impactful changes in operational practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in EHS management and compliance.
• Strong understanding of local, provincial, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and standards.
• Manage site EHS team and oversee operational activities.
• Lead risk assessments and implement mitigation processes.

Skills

EHS Compliance

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Crisis Management

Training and Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Certifications in EHS Management

Job description

• Secure site license to operate in compliance with all Health, Safety and Environment regulations and permits
• Liaise with external legal authorities and local stakeholders to avoid administrative notices
• Ensure full compliance with local, provincial and federal EHS and security regulations and standards
• Serve as primary EHS contact for regulatory authorities and certification bodies
• Coordinate site risk assessments and implement risk mitigation processes for administrative, injury, environmental and reputational hazards
• Allocate capex, opex and headcount resources to address major site risks
• Build and maintain EHS management system aligned with corporate requirements and digital core model
• Support global certification initiatives and ensure accuracy of consolidated EHS data reporting
• Define and drive continuous improvement plan based on site-specific risks and global Compelling Business Needs (CBNs)
• Prepare and lead regular EHS management reviews at site level and with senior management
• Establish and maintain robust EHS governance framework across all site operations
• Promote proactive EHS culture through training, education and targeted programs for all employees
• Provide in-depth EHS expertise and coaching to integrate safety and environmental considerations into projects
• Manage capture, investigation, mitigation and reporting of all EHS events to prevent recurrence
• Lead local EHS emergency response and crisis management activities
• Oversee EHS operational activities and manage site EHS team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluation