Environmental Health Safety Supervisor

Resonaite; Belleville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company in Belleville is seeking a Health & Safety Supervisor to lead HSE initiatives, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace. The role involves supervising HSE staff, managing training programs, and overseeing audits. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of experience in related roles, strong leadership abilities, and a background in Occupational Health & Safety. This position offers an opportunity to drive a culture of safety in the organization.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental roles.
• Experience in a supervisory or team-lead capacity (at least 2 years).
• Strong experience in audits and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and mentor team members.
• Manage HSE training and onboarding programs.
• Oversee contractor safety programs and JHSC activities.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Communication

Problem-solving

Team building

Education

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety

CRSP designation

Tools

HSE software systems (e.g., HSELinx)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client in the automotive manufacturing sector is seeking a Health & Safety Supervisor to lead their plant-level HSE initiatives. This role provides oversight and guidance to ensure a safe, healthful, and compliant workplace in alignment with ISO45001, ISO14001, OHSA, WSIA, and corporate standards. The Supervisor will play a critical leadership role in driving safety culture, mentoring team members, and embedding continuous improvement across all health, safety, and environmental programs.

Location: Belleville

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Oversight
• Supervise HSE Specialists/Coordinators and provide direction on day-to-day safety, health, and environmental matters.
• Act as the primary HSE contact for plant leadership and serve as a trusted advisor on regulatory compliance and risk management.

• Program Management
• Oversee the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Lead internal and external audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations; ensure corrective/preventive actions are implemented and tracked.
• Manage contractor safety programs, Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) activities, and Zero Harm initiatives.

• Training & Communication
• Oversee delivery of HSE training, onboarding programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of records, dashboards, and safety communication boards.

• Injury & Case Management
• Oversee occupational injury/illness management, liaising with WSIB and leading safe and timely return-to-work programs.
• Monitor ergonomic programs, chemical inventory, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and WHMIS compliance.

• Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Collect, analyze, and report HSE, sustainability, and energy metrics in internal systems (e.g., HSELinx).
• Recommend and implement improvements to safety culture, risk reduction, and environmental stewardship.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of progressive experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental roles within the manufacturing sector; at least 2 years in a supervisory or team-lead capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of OHSA, WSIA, ISO45001, ISO14001, WHMIS, and related regulations.
• Strong experience in audits, incident investigations, and regulatory reporting.
• Familiarity with HSE software systems (e.g., HSELinx) considered an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline; CRSP designation preferred.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel between plants and adjust hours based on operational needs.