Regional Health & Safety Manager

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Regional Health & Safety Manager

About the position
Reporting to the Director of EHSQ Canada, the Regional Health & Safety Manager is responsible for all EH&S activities within multiple facilities in Alberta and Northern British Columbia. This is a contract position (2 year fixed-term).

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

1. Handling of applicable government regulations; participates in maintaining branch compliance.
2. Provides guidance and acts as a resource for leadership/management, the Joint Health & Safety Committee and all employees in order to understand their roles and responsibilities in the company’s safety culture.
3. Guides, directs, and participates in all aspects of EHS risk assessment and in the company’s certifications (ISO Standards, Agricultural Warehousing Standards, etc.).
4. Responsible for the local emergency response plans and is the regional Technical Advisor for the national Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) Team and as such is on call 24/7.
5. Resource and guidance for incident investigation. Part of the incident management, reporting and tracking process.
6. Conducts EHS training as appropriate (New Hire Orientation, TDG, WHMIS, etc.).

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

1. Post-secondary degree/diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; Safety Management
2. Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) (or actively working towards certification)
3. Five (5) years direct experience in EHS required

WHAT WE OFFER:

1. Paid training and development programs at every level
2. Global career advancement and mentoring opportunities
3. Competitive salary, benefits to include; employer-paid medical and dental, extended health, life insurance
4. Employee Resource Networks that are advocating for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the company

WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

16911 - 118 Avenue Edmonton, AB, Canada

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and well-being of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefit offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.