EHS Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of EHS Advisors and field Coordinators
• Manage employee orientations, onboarding and training requirements
• Inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards
• Prepare and investigate reports of incidents and injuries
• Cooperate in the preparation of materials for insurance
• Weekly/monthly reports on operations hours and incidents to be completed in a timely matter
• Support WSIB claim reporting, return to work activities and modified work programs
• Provide information and resources for safety tailgates with staff
• Work with operational staff to develop, implement and enforce local/regional SOPs
• Communicate information to employees regarding health and safety policies and procedures
• Implement and champion EHSMS
• Participate on Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Provide support and administrative assistance to the health and safety team
• Assist in compliance and regulatory issues, HOS, DOT random testing, etc.
• Maintain safety files, employee records and training databases
• Perform other duties as required
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
• College Diploma or University Degree, preferably in health and safety
• 5-7 years of experience in a Health and Safety or a related role
• 2-3 years of experience mentoring and managing field level staff
• Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and industry safety standards
• Experience with IHSA COR
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with attention to detail in all areas of work
• Self-starting proactive individual who can work well independently and in a team environment
• Able to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment