Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Windsor Salt; Pugwash; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading salt manufacturer in Canada is seeking an Environmental and Health Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in environmental sciences and occupational health and safety, with at least 5 years of experience. This dual role involves both office and field work in an industrial environment, requiring strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in environmental and health & safety roles.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and OHS legislation.
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations and environmental audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of environmental and safety programs.
• Monitor compliance with environmental and OHS regulations.
• Conduct training and coaching on safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in Environmental Sciences

Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety management systems

Job description

Overview

For more than 125 years, Windsor Salt has improved the lives of Canadians by making their food tastier, their roads safer, their pools cleaner, and more. Windsor Salt is a trusted authority on salt in Canada with a large production and distribution network, committed to a culture of zero harm, protecting the environment, supporting employee well-being, and contributing positively to the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will bring a proactive and collaborative approach, supporting all departments in fostering a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace and provide advice to management and employees along with establishing the improvements needed to ensure environmental and health and safety legislated compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental and health and safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial, and local environmental and OHS regulations.
• Oversee the OHS department and act as the primary advisor to management and staff on all related matters.
• Plan and conduct environmental audits and inspections to evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs.
• Lead investigations of environmental and workplace incidents; prepare reports and ensure timely follow-up on corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and site inspections.
• Provide training and coaching to employees and leaders on safety standards, environmental procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage workplace injury and illness claims (WCB/WSIB/STD/LTD) and support return-to-work and disability management processes.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports as required by government agencies.
• Act as a key point of contact for environmental consultants, government inspectors, and other stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Post-secondary degree in Environmental Sciences or a related discipline and a diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• Certified in Occupational Health and Safety (as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act/Regulations).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in environmental and health & safety roles, preferably in an industrial or mining environment.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations and OHS legislation, including OHSA, WSIB/WCB, and the Human Rights Code.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing environmental strategies and monitoring environmental performance.
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations and environmental audits.
• Experience managing workers’ compensation claims and related procedures.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety/environmental management systems.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• This role requires both office-based and field work in an industrial mining environment.
• Fieldwork may involve exposure to noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including steel-toe boots, hard hat, and safety glasses when on-site.
• Must be capable of walking, climbing, and working at heights or in confined spaces as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Windsor Salt Ltd. is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We comply with Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors

Behaviors

• Required Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Required Team Player: Works well as a member of a group