EHS Leader

Job summary

The EHS Leader is responsible for developing and implementing safety policies, managing regulatory compliance, and fostering a world-class safety culture across the organization. They will conduct audits, perform hazard assessments, and provide technical support to ensure a safe work environment and adherence to food safety programs.

Job details

JOB DESCRIPTION Purpose This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing policies and programs to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves managing compliance with environmental regulations, occupational health standards, and safety protocols to minimize risks and promote a culture of safety within the organization. Pay Range - $ 80,000 - $ 150, 000 Responsibilities • Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of and EHS management system. • Perform regulatory and best practice-driven hazard/ risk assessments and develop action plans to drive improvement. • Develop and present site-specific training programs to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. • Conduct internal site audits, develop reports, and maintain records. • Support external audits and progression of corrective action compliance. • Assist in the development of standardized safety systems, polices, training, safety campaigns and programs to prevent injury and ensure compliance with Federal, Provincial and municipal laws. • Align with Sysco Corporation to implement the corporate EHS strategy. • Driving safety methods to motivate and influence the creation of a world class safety culture. • Implement standardized, actionable safety metrics and communication protocol to leadership teams to drive safety improvement. • Maintain awareness of potential pending and current legislation that may impact safety standards, programs, and initiatives. • Actively drives performance and urgently strives to strategically solve problems and follow projects through to completion, integrated and balanced with the big-picture strategy. • Monitor and communicate regulatory changes to the organization, recommending changes to result in compliance and provide technical support when needed. • Ensure accident prevention/abatement through detailed injury and accident reporting, loss analysis & trending and investigation compliance. • Work with Provincial regulatory officials to resolve any compliance or practice violations. • Provide support to customers by ensuring contractor safety, and conducting on-site job hazard assessments. • Responsible for compliance with all Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comprising Sysco’s Food Safety Program, specific for the assigned role. • Assist Food Safety Program Manager in ensuring compliance to Sysco’s Food Safety Program that leads to compliance with third party certification and customer requirements. • Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their supervisor • Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present. • Perform other duties as assigned. Skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of senior management, employees, and customers. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for diversity in a work environment including socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds as well as sexual orientations and disabilities. Ability to lead and motivate a team. Proficiency in EHS management software and tools. Ability to coordinate planning and collaboration with other business functions in a way that is mutually beneficial and drives continuous improvement. Create synergy and leverage the knowledge, personnel, and resources of the EHS, Transportation, Claims, Operations, Distribution, Facilities and HR Teams. Analyze trends that increase injury and accident frequency/severity; develop and direct the implementation of training programs using the appropriate media. Ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement programs designed to effectively change behavior and prevent injury using rational and research-based data driven methods. Certifications Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation. The National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) and other professionally recognized certifications in the safety, risk management related field are highly desirable Six sigma methodology certification and practice are highly valued. Education Bachelor's Degree is strongly required for this position with major course work in EHS, Risk Management or a closely related field Experience 7+ years of experience, of which at least 2 leading a team Physical Demands Work is primarily indoors (office) but may be required to perform tasks outdoors. May be required to work at heights, restricted or confined spaces. May be required to work in varying extreme temperatures. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role Travel Requirements 25% Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities. At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together. COMPANY OVERVIEW FreshPoint, a division of Sysco, is the largest produce distributor in North America, we focus on bringing fresh food from the farmer’s field to our customers’ kitchens. FreshPoint operations span more than 30+ distribution centers in the US and Canada. We target regional and national foodservice customers in such markets as catering, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, and schools. FreshPoint also supplies grocery stores and other wholesale suppliers with apples to zucchini and everything in between. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy: Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team. This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.

What you’ll do

The EHS Leader is responsible for developing and implementing safety policies, managing regulatory compliance, and fostering a world-class safety culture across the organization. They will conduct audits, perform hazard assessments, and provide technical support to ensure a safe work environment and adherence to food safety programs.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in EHS or a related field and have at least 7 years of experience, including 2 years in a leadership role. Professional certifications such as CRSP or NCSO are highly desirable, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance • Health care spending account • Wellness account • Short-term and long-term disability • Life insurance • Voluntary optional insurance • Parental leave plan • Company pension plan • Group RRSP • TFSA • Employee and family assistance • Stock purchase plan • Maple virtual care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate resource groups

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• EHS management
• Hazard assessment
• Risk assessment
• Regulatory compliance
• Safety training
• Internal auditing
• Incident investigation
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Interpersonal skills
• Team leadership
• Safety metrics
• Food safety program compliance
• Contractor safety
• Communication
• Strategic planning
• Employment Equity
• Contractor Safety
• Safe Driving
• Working at Heights
• Influencing Skills
• Claims Operations
• Influencing Without Authority
• Supply Chain
• Accident Reporting
• Accident Prevention
• Strong Work Ethic
• Planning
• Six Sigma Methodology
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Auditing
• Management
• Communications Protocols
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Food Services
• Dental Health
• Environmental Laws
• External Auditing
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Job Safety Analysis
• Legislation
• Risk Management
• Project Management Software
• Occupational Health
• Operations

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Logistics
• Environmental Health and Safety Manager
• Safety Compliance Manager
• Environmental and Occupational Health Inspectors and Associates
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists