HSE Manager - Canada & US Safety Leader

Finlink Group; Alexandria; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package incl. E

Casual, people-first culture

Job summary

Finlink Group is seeking a Safety, Health & Environment (HSE) Manager to lead Canada and U.S. safety programs. This on-site, full-time role sits within the leadership team and focuses on advancing comprehensive SHE initiatives across cross-border operations.

The role requires 7–10 years of manufacturing HSE leadership, Canadian regulatory knowledge, and a CRSP/CHSC designation. Relocation is not required; a strong emphasis on training and stakeholder engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety required.
• CRSP and/or CHSC designation required.
• 7–10 years leadership experience in Health and Safety in manufacturing.
• Unionized environment experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian health and safety legislation; US knowledge a plus.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead SHE compliance across Canadian operations and provide program support to a U.S. location.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership on operational impacts.
• Oversee industrial hygiene monitoring, hazard communication, radiation safety, and incident investigations.
• Develop and refine safety programs aimed at reducing injury rates.
• Serve as management representative on the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Prepare and submit quarterly and annual environmental reports to NPRI, MOE, MISA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Manage environmental controls under MISA and CEPA; conduct internal audits.
• Oversee weekly water sampling and submission for analysis.
• Liaise with external agencies including MOL, WSIB, OSHA, and HSE.
• Manage all WSIB claims, including leading appeal hearings.
• Deliver training and communications on WHMIS, First Aid, Fire Plan, Fall Arrest, and Lockout Tagout.
• Review incident trend data, identify risk areas, and drive corrective action plans.
• Coach and mentor supervisors and staff on SHE best practices.
• Provide regular performance reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Coordinate facility audits and establish audit standards.

Skills

Leadership experience in HSE

Strong communication skills

Training skills

Analytical mindset

Hazard assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

CRSP and/or CHSC designation

Job description

Finlink Group is seeking a Safety, Health & Environment (HSE) Manager to lead Canada and U.S. safety programs. This on-site, full-time role sits within the leadership team and focuses on advancing comprehensive SHE initiatives across cross-border operations.

The role requires 7–10 years of manufacturing HSE leadership, Canadian regulatory knowledge, and a CRSP/CHSC designation. Relocation is not required; a strong emphasis on training and stakeholder engagement is essential.