Environment, Health And Safety Manager

Job Title: Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Location: Belleville, Ontario

About Us:

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Lactalis Canada is enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians with a diverse offering of dairy products such as Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings; our products are in 94% of Canadian homes! For over 140 years we’ve grown through innovation and a strong dedication to quality, and we’re looking for like minded individuals to keep that growth progressing by joining our team!

About the opportunity:

The site Environment, Health & Safety (“EHS”) manager will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight for the site in charge establishing strong working relationships with site leadership team and employees in order to foster an EHS culture of excellence. The site EHS manager supports and facilitates the implementation of environment, health and safety management system designed to assure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements and ensures the business keeps in front of leading practices in health, safety, and environment. Position reports to plant manager.

The attributes we are looking for:

· Implement an environment, health and safety management system based on ISO 14001, ISO45001 and internal requirements. Maintain an ISO 14001 certification where required

· Support safety leadership development and act as a coach on the behavior-based program.

· Manage EHS coordinators and/or interns as needed and work closely with the corporate EHS team

· Support the implementation of Lactalis Canada EHS roadmap through the EHS playbook execution with the involvement of site leadership and element leaders. Facilitate the site EHS management committee to discuss initiatives, review performance and action plans

· Ensure the site maintains UpToDate environment operating permits and link with 3rd parties as needed,

· In collaboration with the site team, complete annual review of Health, Safety and environment program and advises on EHS site-specific plans by gathering and presenting information such as data on accident history, and audit results/findings, and maintaining information in the EHS database.

· Oversee incident reporting and investigation process and facilitate, root cause analysis and the development of effective action plans for incidents as needed and act as a coach for leaders on the process.

· Advise on CAPEX projects and conduct reviews to ensure EHS aspects are integrated to the scope of work.

· Review and follow up with site leadership to ensure corporate programs are implemented and action plans are executed.

· Prepare and conduct periodic occupational health and safety sites audits and ensure that all corrective actions are executed.

· Prepare EHS performance reports, present to site leadership teams and provide recommendations.

· Supports the delivery of selected EHS training

What you will bring:

· University or college diploma in occupational health and safety or Environment or related field

· Seven (7) to Ten (10) years of experience in industrial, environment, health and safety or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Sound knowledge on environmental, health and safety management (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001).

· Knowledge of environmental, health and safety regulations. Knowledge of wastewater treatment

· Excellent teamwork, Communication, Interpersonal and influencing Skills - able to work with leadership teams at different sites and other stakeholders across Canada to achieve project goals.

· Good knowledge of the major risks such as machine safety, lockout/tagout, confined space, powered industrial trucks, work at Height, chemical management, and ergonomics.

· Good knowledge of major environment risks

· Training in incident investigation and root cause is an asset.

· Knowledge of laws, regulations, theory and case law on safety and the Association of Canadian Standards (CSA). Updated knowledge of changes and innovations in Environment, health and safety.

· Strong Analytical Thinker - collect, understand, and interpret information in order to make recommendations for improving policies or procedures.

· Technological Skills – strong working knowledge of systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

· Time Management Skills - ability to balance and prioritize numerous deadlines with excellent organizational skills.

· Attention to Detail – ability to maintain the integrity of the data but ensuring its accuracy and presenting it in a clear and concise manner.

· Presentation Skills- comfortable and effective in delivering group presentations and training to various stakeholders.

· Results oriented, able to work as part of a functional team and independently.

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

· A Competitive Base Salary

· A Performance-Based Bonus System

· 4 Weeks of Vacation

· Benefits starting day 1

· A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%

· Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year

· A Volunteer Day to give back to your community

· Learning and Development opportunities

· A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/EOE

Bring Your Uniqueness to Grow Our Culture

We believe each and every individual within the organization provides value. When we encourage and include the voices of all diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we open doors to unforeseen growth and allow individuals to bring their full authentic selves to work. In order to celebrate the uniqueness of our people and the communities in which we operate, we are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive workplace that fosters real belonging for all.

Lactalis is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Please note Lactalis Canada does not request a credit check or conduct other background checks through the LinkedIn application process. If any of the foregoing is required, a Lactalis Canada employee will contact you after a Job Offer has been signed by you.