Senior Environmental Health Safety Manager

Job summary

Lead and develop a team of four EHS professionals while overseeing compliance and safety programs across four GTA sites. Conduct inspections, audits, investigations, training, and risk-reduction initiatives, partnering with operational leaders to improve safety practices and accountability.

Job details

Senior EHS Manager Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience About the Role We are seeking a hands-on Senior EHS Manager to lead our Environmental, Health and Safety function across four GTA locations. Leading a team of 4, this role combines people leadership with direct involvement in day-to-day safety operations. The successful candidate will work closely with operational leaders and employees to ensure compliance, strengthen safety practices, reduce risk and drive continuous improvement. This is an active, site-focused role requiring someone who can lead a team while remaining directly involved in inspections, incident investigations, training and safety initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach and develop a team of 4 EHS professionals, ensuring clear priorities, accountability and consistent execution. Oversee EHS programs and compliance across four GTA sites, maintaining a visible, hands-on presence in daily operations. Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective actions are completed. Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analysis and preventive measures. Develop, maintain and implement EHS policies, procedures, management systems and regulatory documentation. Develop and deliver safety training, support employee orientations and maintain training records and schedules. Support Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings, WSIB claims, return-to-work planning and modified duties. Monitor EHS KPIs, legislative changes and incident trends, recommending improvements to leadership. Partner with operational leaders to reinforce safe work practices, address concerns and build a culture of accountability. Review new materials and equipment from an EHS perspective and coordinate PPE requirements and vendors. What You Bring to the Role: Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline. 5 - 7 years of EHS experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial operations. Experience leading or supervising a team, with the ability to coach employees and hold people accountable. Strong knowledge of Ontario's OHSA, applicable regulations, CSA standards and environmental requirements. Hands-on experience with site inspections, audits, incident investigations, risk assessments and safety training. Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving and organizational skills. Experience with EHS management systems and software; ISO auditing experience is an asset. Experience with PPE selection, vendor management and reviewing equipment or materials for safety compliance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites. What’s Offered: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits Performance-based salary increases A supportive, inclusive environment with growth opportunities Approachable and progressive leadership focused on continuous improvement A workplace committed to safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainability We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, free of bias and discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where feasible. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Lead and develop a team of four EHS professionals while overseeing compliance and safety programs across four GTA sites. Conduct inspections, audits, investigations, training, and risk-reduction initiatives, partnering with operational leaders to improve safety practices and accountability.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline and 5–7 years of EHS experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial operations. Candidates should have team leadership experience, strong knowledge of Ontario OHSA and related standards, and hands-on expertise in inspections, investigations, risk assessments, training, and EHS systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Performance-Based Salary Increases
• Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Site Inspections · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• EHS Team Leadership
• Ontario OHSA Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Site Inspections
• Auditing
• Risk Assessments
• Incident Investigations
• Root Cause Analysis
• Safety Training
• EHS Management Systems
• JHSC Support
• WSIB Claims
• Return-to-Work Planning
• PPE Selection
• Vendor Management
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing

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