Health, Safety, and Environment Manager

**What We Offer**

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

• Post-secondary education in occupational health and safety, environmental health, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 10 years of progressive and leadership experience within a manufacturing industry
• CRSP designation preferred
• Passionate about the health and safety of all employees
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills that provide ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with multiple projects and priorities
• Knowledge and passion for Continuous Improvement methods and tools
• Comfortable presenting up to senior level audiences
• Experience in budgeting and strategy / business planning
• Excellent ability to develop/maintain strong working relationship with people within the plant and across the company.
• Proven ability to lead a team of safety professionals and provide guidance/coaching
• Lead implementation of the site strategic safety plan and manage site initiatives related to safety
• Provide ongoing support and leadership as required to ensure effective management and execution of HSE programs and initiatives
• Support the JHSC committee and hold leaders and employees accountable to safety
• Review and update as required, existing policies, programs and procedures in consultation with key stakeholders and the Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Successfully champion or lead CI projects as they relate to safety in the plant
• Review, monitor and evaluate Contractor Safety Programs and provide ongoing HSE support
• Site liaison with OSHA and other regulatory agencies as required
• Responsible for organization compliance with occupational health and safety legislation
• Ensure all environmental reporting and inform leadership team of any risks/requirements from a regulatory perspective
• Lead, coach, and mentor the Safety team by setting and managing expectations with the intent to achieve Key Performance Indicators, build capability, and develop talent

At **Irving Tissue **, we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products - including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.