EHS Leader Canada

Company Overview

Job Responsibilities

Assess facility operations for regulatory applicability, and local regulatory compliance with health & safety requirements

Actively drive and support for Health and Safety programs (e.g., workplace safety and contractor administration) with operations and plant leadership level associates at the three Canadian sites.

Assist in the development and implementation of employee safety programs.

Participate on EHS project teams

Provide and monitor safety training programs to instruct employees in site EHS policies and procedures.

Focus on promoting and supporting an EHS culture from within by driving the implementation of core EHS programs, policies, and initiatives.

Lead Incident Investigation and drive corrective action through cause mapping and 5-why analysis

Be an active, engaged part of the site safety team by interacting with associates remotely and in the field

Participate and assist in both minor and major shutdown and maintenance activities.

Manages, conducts and/or arranges Health and Safety Training as needed.

Manage, assess, and approve third party contractors using Avetta prequalification.

Identifies Health & Safety hazards in the plant and works with all departments to reduce and eliminate risks.

Proactively lead, coordinate, and participate in Health & Safety performance improvement initiatives.

Supports site emergency programs and conducts emergency drills.

Knowledgeable in 5S philosophy and actively implements 5S improvements.

Conducts or assists with EHS, PSM, and ISO audits and participates in PHA reviews.

Manages new product introductions to facilities and identifies any deficiencies prior to facility use.

Leads Health and Safety projects and provides input for Capital Projects.

Facilitate/co-chair the Sites EHS Committee.

Gensuite Administrator - Concern Reporting, Action Tracking System, MOC Manager, Compliance Calendar, Application Permissions, Injury Reporting, Industrial Hygiene, Incidents and Measurements.

Success Factors Administrator - Computer Based and Classroom Training. Sets up and administers Programs.

Compiles and analyzes Health & Safety data for monthly reporting.

Participates in Global Management Standards creation.

Strong working knowledge SAP

Perform related duties as assigned or required, within the scope of practice

Competencies

*Leadership**:

Communicate and execute tactical direction and provide health and safety leadership for three sites

Develop partnerships with site associates and site leaders

Actively engage and coach Site Leadership Teams within three sites

Participate on Corporate teams, as applicable

Establish communication channels with each site to ensure execution of EHS strategic initiatives and expectations and provide guidance & feedback regarding all

Capable of working and delivering in complex working environments and under pressure

*Operational EHS Management**:

Support Site execution of Health and Safety performance & cultural metrics to gauge current state and provide basis for continuous improvement

Function as the local Subject Matter Expert for key health and safety programs

Actively engage associates and site teams in the field

Provide opportunities for positive recognition

Provide leadership and facilitation of incident investigations. Ensure robust process is in place to determine corrective and preventive actions.

Participate in and ensure EHS matters are fully addressed in sites’ PHA

Provide oversight and management of site health and safety related action items

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Safe Work Permitting process and lifesaving rules and safety enabling and environmental procedures

Participate in development and execution of site capital expense spending budget relating to health and safety

Working knowledge in effective injury management, return to work and WCB case management protocol.

Function as part of a safety sensitive site, report fit for duty and positively contribute to an environmentally sound manufacturing team.

*Regulatory Compliance**:

Support compliance assurance programs for all applicable local, provincial, and federal health and safety regulations

Implement and follow Provincial Regulations and CDC guidance involving contagious or viral issues impacting the workplace.

*Auditing and Management Systems**:

Track and act on standardized EHS performance & cultural metrics on a routine basis consistent with company requirements.

Identify and implement initiatives to drive continuous improvement

Administer, plan, coordinate, and execute company adopted EHS management systems & ensure site complies and meets deadlines on all management systems

Conduct periodic assessments of sites’ EHS programs including contractor activities

Support the corporate audit program as needed

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years’ experience as a health and safety professional in a manufacturing/industrial environment