EHS Manager

Why do we need you ?

CertainTeed Canada, Inc., a division of Saint-Gobain, has an exciting career opportunity for a EHSS (Environment, Health, Safety)Manager to join our team at our Ottawa Plant location.

This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success by providing fast and sufficient support to our Canadian business.

What’s the job?

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the EHSS Manager is the front-line point of contact for occupational risk management and environmental protection and conservation. This is a hands-on position responsible for creating, supporting and sustaining an autonomous EHSS culture, through mentoring and training that is consistent with the Company’s Values and Attitudes. This position is also responsible for developing and maintaining EHSS standard operating procedures, risk identification, risk reduction awareness and methods.

Essential Duties

• Perform inspections and observations to maintain effective functioning of Environmental, Health and Safety system and process, ensuring that tools, procedures and training are in compliance with regulatory requirements and Saint-Gobain Standards.
• Work collaboratively with operation management and all plant personnel to proactively address and control health and safety risks and environmental impacts.
• Ensure that all critical safety training (i.e. Confined Space Entry, Fall Control, Lift Truck Operation, Lockout-Tagout, First Aid and CPR, etc.) are current and conducted on time.
• Participate and support risk assessments and act as a safety point-of-contact during normal operation, shut-downs, installations and other non-routine activities.
• Conduct and ensure timely completion of workplace EHS investigations and proper accident/injury reporting.
• Ensure timely administration of work-related compensation claims, accommodations and return to work plans.
• Work as point of contact for MOL, MOECP, other government agencies and contractors to manage compliance, external and internal reporting requirements. Collect and escalate as necessary, EHS-related external communication inquiries from governing agencies, NGOs and general public.
• Lead the WCM pillars and uses the WCM tools to assess, implement and manage processes required for EHS management systems and develop the EHSS culture.
• Work with the JHSC to grow the EHS culture in the plant.
• Maintain and manage EHSS information, documentation and records using the suite of digital solutions.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as needed and / or requested by management.
  
  

Is this job for you ?

What do you bring?

• Educational background in OHS or Environmental engineering studies is highly preferred, with at least 3 to 5 years of related experience in a similar role;
• Strong active listening abilities; collect information from employees and to relay relevant facts through incident investigations and risk reduction actions;
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to conduct training sessions and facilitate group presentations;
• Strong computer proficiency (Intermediate level - MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and technical aptitude; experience in using EHS digital suites (Intelex, VelocityEHS, Gensuite, etc.) is an asset;
• Good time management and task prioritization;
• Experience of working in ISO or COR systems is an asset;
• Experience with writing policies and procedures for health and safety is an asset;
• Experience managing WCIB reporting and return to work process;
• Ability to research and comprehend legislative language to ensure legal compliance;
  
  

A Little More About Us

Why work with us?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

To learn more about us visit www.certainteed.ca

We look forward to hearing from everyone but please note that due to the volume of resumes submitted, only those selected for next steps will be contacted. To stay in touch with CertainTeed, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

We Provide Unique Options To Fit Your Unique Lives! Our Total Rewards Program Is Customizable To Accommodate Your Needs. Our Menu Of Flexible Options Includes, But Is Not Limited To

• Excellent healthcare benefits package.
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: Competitive RRSP, Company-funded DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).
• Volunteer Day off: Give back to the community – each employee has one paid day a year that they can use towards volunteering their time and effort with a registered charity.
• LiveWell Program: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle.
• And more!
  
  

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).