The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager fosters, promotes, reinforces and influences a safety culture. The EHS Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of employees, protecting the environment, and promoting a culture of compliance within the organization and the ALMAG Group. This key position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing EHS programs, policies, and procedures across our North American operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• Plan, develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and update occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs in compliance with provincial, federal, state and local EHS regulations across NA facilities.
• Develop annual health and safety plans based on comprehensive reviews of hazards, regulatory changes, and best practices, and ensure their implementation.
• Stay current with occupational health and safety legislation, amendments, and best practices to optimize EHS programs.
• Provide guidance and insights to all levels of the company on health and safety matters, legislative requirements, and best practices.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with EHS regulations and maintain detailed records of safety incidents and near misses.
• Maintain detailed records of safety incidents, near misses, and workplace injuries, and preparing reports for internal analysis and reporting to the appropriate authorities as required.
• Manage claims and effective return-to-work programs, working closely with employees, supervisors, and relevant authorities.
• Develop and deliver safety orientation and training for employees and visitors, ensuring a clear understanding of potential risks and expected behaviours.
• Manage training matrix, maintain records of EHS-related training, and assist in the development of training programs.
• Develop and manage internal health and safety audits, including risk assessments, and act as a trainer/advisor to internal auditors.
• Develop and deliver ongoing training and refresher courses to employees at all levels, visitors to ensure compliance and promote a safe culture.
• Provide guidance and support to management and the EHS coordinator, fostering their understanding, growth and development on all matters related to EHS.
• Support and promote occupational health, wellness, and safety department initiatives.
• Provide advice and guidance to Managers and Supervisors.
• Investigate accidents thoroughly and effectively, and respond appropriately as required, including communicating, training and following up with supervisors and employees.
• Ensure work refusals are properly investigated and any necessary corrections to work processes are implemented and documented.
• Support and promote occupational health, wellness and safety department initiatives.
• Manage and act as a resource to, or serve as a member on, the Joint Health and Safety Committee, assisting and providing information and responses on behalf of the company.
• Perform other related duties as required to maintain and enhance the EHS program.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Post-secondary school diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field of study.
• Minimum 7 years of health safety, and environmental experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role.
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate, as per the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations.
• Certificate in Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or working towards obtaining the certificate.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety management, applicable federal, provincial and municipal

Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Post-secondary school diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field of study.
• Minimum 7 years of health safety, and environmental experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role.
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate, as per the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulations.
• Certificate in Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or working towards obtaining the certificate.

Technical Skills/Competence

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety management, applicable federal, provincial and municipal regulations/legislation, Workplace Safety & Insurance Act, Workers Compensation, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations and applicable Human Rights.
• Strong knowledge of North American EHS regulations and best practices.
• Knowledge of WSIB/ WC processes and procedures, including claims management and related legislation.
• Experience with disability management, accident investigation, workplace inspection and job hazard analysis.
• Willing to actively participate in continuous professional development throughout the course of employment.
• Ability to lead and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and records.
• Service and team-oriented leader who pays specific attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Tact, diplomacy, flexibility, listening and persuasion skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office