Senior Site EHS Manager

Amazon; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Site EHS Manager to oversee workplace health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in safety programs and a proven track record in managing teams effectively. This role also involves training and developing future leaders while implementing continuous safety improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in safety/environmental programs in operations.
• 7+ years of people and performance management experience.
• CPR / First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a team of Safety Managers and Safety Professionals.
• Create and execute leadership development plans for your team.
• Ensure compliance with local/regional regulations and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

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At Amazon, we prioritize health, safety, and well-being above all else. To support this priority, Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Site Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for partnering with the site operations team to execute company WHS policies and ensure compliance with all applicable local and regional regulations. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risks and ensure a safe working environment for our associates. You must demonstrate the ability to build trust with cross-functional teams, influence change through risk assessments and safety data analysis, and communicate effectively. Training and instructing operations leadership and site WHS professionals in company policies, while helping regional teams incorporate safety standards, will be key parts of your role. Your safety program experience and ergonomic knowledge are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a team of Safety Managers and Safety Professionals at your designated site.
• Create and execute leadership development plans for your team.
• Assess safety talent and build bench strength for current and future needs.
• Ensure compliance with local / regional regulations and Amazon safety policies.
• Monitor site safety performance and implement corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Maintain accurate safety records and provide reporting and metrics.
• Analyze safety metrics and incident trends, and propose action plans to senior leadership.
• Audit safety practices, record-keeping, and training effectiveness.
• Partner with safety and operations teams to implement best practices.
• Perform targeted safety improvement events like Kaizen.
• Ensure safety training is delivered effectively and policies are understood.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience in safety / environmental programs in operations
• 7+ years of people and performance management experience
• CPR / First Aid Certification
• Experience with lean principles and process improvement
• Willingness to work various shifts, including nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (preferred)
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (preferred)
• Experience in fast-paced organizations
• Interest in long-term career development across multiple facilities
• Management development training experience
• Proven ability to manage safety teams and develop talent
• Strong communication skills for engaging with senior leadership
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

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