EHS Manager

Job description

Job Summary

The EHS Manager is responsible for directly supporting the VWTS Oakville business (approximately 600 employees) with all environmental, health, and safety aspects of Veolia's facility in Oakville, Ontario. This site serves as a key engineering, manufacturing, and distribution hub for Municipal & Industrial Water Solutions. The team specializes in designing, fabricating, and servicing advanced water treatment, wastewater treatment, and chemical feed systems for clients across North America.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage EHS employee engagement activities and provide leadership to programs that instill a safety-first mindset, as well as ensure compliance
• Analyze data to proactively assess health and safety challenges, and to develop approaches to control risks; monitor and document EHS activities and corrective action plans to completion Initiate, improve, and lead the integration of EHS policies, programs, and practices into the business; ensure all employee and contractor training is completed, documented, and maintained
• Manage activities, which drive compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate EHS laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines; maintain expert knowledge of existing and proposed regulations
• Support the Management of Change Program, by participating in critical business reviews and conducting safety Inspections

Qualifications

Key Characteristics

Passion for environmental, health, and safety-related matters Enthusiastic trainer Organized and attentive to details Self-motivated Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Experience implementing EHS programs and achieving measurable goals, with exempt and nonexempt employees

• Ability to lead change, work in a fast pace environment and operate independently to deliver business results Experience working with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, including environmental applications and renewals Experience developing and implementing programs to drive employee engagement in and ownership of EHS Prior operational experience of business continuity planning and incident management
• Ability to work with remote cross-functional and cross-cultural teams Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and listening)

Effective presentation skills Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or Environmental Science At least
• 7 years of experience in EHS management at a manufacturing facility Up to 10% travel involved to assist at local sites Preferred Certified Safety Professional