Manager, Health, Safety & Environment Ottawa, ON, Canada Posted on 03 / 11 / 2025 Trending

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management provider in Ottawa seeks a Manager for Health, Safety & Environment. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations and managing safety systems for clients. Candidates should have a relevant university degree, 5 to 10 years of experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of health and safety practices. Bilingualism is an asset. The company values diversity and inclusion in its hiring processes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of environmental, health, and safety practices.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to understand complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and fulfil contractual environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to all applicable legislation and internal policies.
• Manage internal and external safety & environmental systems for the company and clients.

Skills

Environmental health and safety practices

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Proficiency in computer applications

Education

University degree

Job description

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, actively seeking new opportunities to benefit our clients' businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia, and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com .

SUMMARY

The Manager, Health, Safety & Environment assists in addressing occupational health, safety, and environmental issues concerning BGIS or its clients to minimize liability, ensure due diligence, and ensure compliance with government legislation and contractual environmental health & safety requirements.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and fulfill contractual environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to all applicable legislation and internal policies.
• Support and provide recommendations on HSE matters at all organizational levels.
• Manage internal and external safety & environmental systems for the company and its clients.
• Maintain ongoing communication with internal and external clients on all environment, health, and safety matters.
• Provide counsel on environmental, health, and safety matters for all team members.
• Develop, manage, and improve internal audit programs for all contracts, including reporting results to senior management.
• Develop, manage, and improve corporate training programs.
• Develop, manage, and improve early and safe return-to-work programs.
• Develop and report on key safety metrics and related reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Strong knowledge of environmental, health, and safety practices.

Bilingualism is an asset.

Hold a university degree.

5 to 10 years of relevant experience.

Proficiency in computer applications.

Effective interpersonal skills.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Effective training and presentation skills.

Strong analytical skills.

Ability to understand complex processes.

Licenses and / or Professional Accreditation

Assets include :

Canadian registered safety professional from the Canadian Board of Safety Professionals.

Registered Occupational Hygienist.

Certified Safety Professional.

Certified Health & Safety Consultant from the Canadian Society of Engineering.

At BGIS, we believe diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process for individuals of all backgrounds. Promoting diversity is essential to our ongoing organizational growth.

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