HSE Manager, Canada

Sanofi Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking an HSE Manager for Canada based in Toronto to lead health, safety, and environmental performance across Commercial Operations and Digital HUB, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture.

This leadership role partners with the Global HSE Team and internal stakeholders to drive strategy, governance, and incident investigations, including CEPA reporting and road safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in HSE leadership or management.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian federal/provincial HSE regulations.
• Experience managing CEPA declarations is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve HSE strategy for Canada sites and Digital HUB.
• Ensure proactive regulatory compliance and permits management.
• Own CEPA declarations and data submissions.
• Lead incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Promote Leading Safety and road safety programs.

Skills

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

CEPA reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S / Environmental Science / Engineering

Job description

R2874039 HSE Manager, Canada Location: Toronto, ON

About the job

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life‑changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.

Executive Summary: The HSE Manager for Canada is a strategic leader accountable for driving world‑class health, safety, and environmental performance across Commercial Operations and Digital HUB environments — directly enabling Sanofi's mission of chasing the miracles of science. Grounded in Sanofi's core values of Aim Higher, Act for Patients, Be Bold, and Lead Together, this role ensures full compliance with Canada's rigorous federal and provincial HSE and environmental regulations while embedding a proactive, people‑centered safety culture. By championing Leading Safety principles and Road Safety programs, the HSE Manager protects employees, communities, and the environment — creating the conditions for Sanofi Canada to deliver on its patient and business commitments.

Key Stakeholders

• Internal Commercial Operations Leadership Team
• Digital HUB Management
• Global HSE Team
• Field Sales Teams
• People & Culture & Legal
• Facilities Management
• Finance
• External Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
• Health Canada
• Provincial Environmental & Labour Authorities
• Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE)
• HSE Consultants & Auditors
• Emergency Response Agencies

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI‑powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities

• Strategy & Governance – Develop and continuously evolve the HSE strategy for Commercial Operations and Digital HUB, aligned with Sanofi's global standards and Canadian regulations; lead governance frameworks, performance reporting, and executive engagement, representing HSE on the Commercial Operations Leadership Team.
• Regulatory Compliance – Ensure proactive compliance with Canadian federal/provincial HSE legislation (CEPA, Canada Labour Code Part II, Species at Risk Act, provincial OHS/environmental acts), including permits, licenses, and mandatory reporting.
• CEPA Reporting & Database Ownership – Own and submit CEPA declarations and data on Sanofi's behalf, maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the organization's CEPA database.
• Environmental Compliance Management – Manage programs covering waste, air emissions, water, hazardous materials, and sustainability reporting; lead impact assessments and regulatory submissions; build strong relationships with ECCC, Health Canada, and provincial agencies (Ontario MECP, Québec MELCCFP).
• HSE Program Design – Establish fit‑for‑purpose HSE standards for CommOps and Digital HUB sites, including ergonomic programs, mental health/psychological safety initiatives (with P&C), and facility safety/emergency preparedness/business continuity plans.
• Safety Culture Leadership – Champion "Leading Safety" principles through visible leadership, coaching, safety observations, near‑miss reporting, and engagement at all organizational levels.
• Road Safety Program – Develop and execute a comprehensive road safety program for commercial fleet and field teams, covering driver behavior, vehicle standards, journey management, and fatigue risk.
• Risk Assessment & Incident Investigation – Conduct HSE risk assessments across all activities, track mitigation measures, and lead incident investigations using structured root cause methodologies (TapRooT, 5‑Why) with shared learnings and corrective actions.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting – Track, analyze, and report HSE metrics/KPIs to leadership, manage the incident reporting system, and ensure timely regulatory notifications.

About you Required Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Sciences, Engineering, or related field
• Professional Experience At least 3 years in an HSE leadership or management role
• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive HSE experience
• Strong, current knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial HSE and environmental regulations
• Proven experience managing CEPA (Canadian Environmental Protection Act) declarations, data submissions, and regulatory reporting is mandatory.
• Solid knowledge of environmental regulatory matters, with the technical understanding required to accurately manage and interpret CEPA‑related reporting.
• Certifications & Licenses CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional), CIH, CSP, or equivalent recognized designation is highly desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education Master's degree in a relevant discipline
• Professional Experience: Experience in commercial, office, or non‑manufacturing HSE environments
• Experience supporting Digital, Technology, or knowledge‑based work environments
• Proven track record in Road Safety programs for field‑based commercial teams
• Certifications & Licenses: Familiarity with ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks
• Technical Knowledge: Canadian HSE regulatory framework — federal and provincial
• Environmental management systems
• Occupational health & safety management systems
• Risk assessment and hazard identification methodologies
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis (TapRooT, 5‑Why)
• Behavioral safety programs
• Road Safety management and fleet safety standards
• HSE data analytics, metrics, and performance reporting
• Emergency response planning and crisis management
• Sustainability, ESG frameworks, and environmental reporting
• Ergonomics and workplace wellness programs
• Mental health and psychological safety in the workplace

Working Environment

• Primary Location Office‑based, Canada — with regular field visits to commercial locations and Digital HUB sites
• Travel Approximately 30–40% across Canada
• Availability Occasional after‑hours availability required for incident response or emergency situations
• Physical Requirements Ability to conduct site inspections, safety audits, and field observations
• Language Bilingual (English/French) strongly preferred, given the bilingual nature of Canadian

Why Choose Us?

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future‑focused team. Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. Enjoy a thoughtful, well‑crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high‑quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs. This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.

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