Environmental Health \u0026 Safety Manager

Brunel International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to oversee compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. This pivotal role involves coordinating risk assessments, managing EHS teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EHS management, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire and lead teams in a fast-paced environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values safety and sustainability, and make a significant impact on site operations and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in EHS management.
• Strong background in regulatory knowledge and project management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and standards.
• Lead EHS management reviews and promote proactive EHS culture.

Skills

Occupational Hygiene

EHS Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Data-Driven Decision Making

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

What are you going to do

• 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

Essential skills and knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or related discipline required
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in EHS management
• Proficiency in occupational hygiene, safety, environmental expertise, product stewardship and security
• Strong background in management systems, regulatory knowledge, matrix and project management
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, organizational change management and influencing skills
• Proven direct and transversal management capabilities
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Coach and develop teams to drive EHS transformation, inspire and motivate stakeholders, and foster cross-functional collaboration
• Make timely, data-driven decisions in fast-moving, complex environments to optimize site performance
• Supervise and monitor compliance with employment, health, safety and regulatory legislation, partnering with Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Lead investigation of incidents and work-related illnesses, respond promptly to concerns with thorough documentation
• Implement and enforce reasonable precautions, protective equipment use, and hazard communication to ensure staff health and safety