Manager, Bakery-Ehss

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Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious?We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!
With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries
Culture
- Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
Health & Wellness
– Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs, including disability coverage.
Work-Life Balance
– Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
Retirement Savings
– A competitive registered retirement plan (RPP) with immediate company match.
Growth & Development
– Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
Recognition & Rewards
– Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.
About the RoleWe are seeking a
Manager, Bakery-EHSS
to join our team at our
Ancaster, Ontario
bakery. As the Manager, Bakery-EHSS, you will be accountable for leading and advancing all aspects of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs at the site while ensuring compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements. This role plays a critical part in fostering a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture that protects employees, supports operational excellence, and promotes environmental stewardship
CompensationSalary Range:
$90,000 - $120,000
Core Accountabilities (What You’ll be Doing)
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across the bakery.
Develop and execute the site's EHSS roadmap to support business objectives and regulatory compliance.
Monitor, measure, and report EHSS performance indicators, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage environmental compliance activities, including monitoring, reporting, recordkeeping, and regulatory submissions.
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the EHSS team, managers, and supervisors to strengthen safety ownership and accountability.
Oversee incident management, investigations, return-to-work programs, and workers’ compensation claims to ensure effective resolution and compliance.
Partner with operational teams, the Joint Health and Safety Committee, and external agencies to promote a proactive safety culture and achieve EHSS objectives.
Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)
College diploma or university degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in a health and safety leadership role.
Strong knowledge of applicable federal and provincial health, safety, and environmental legislation.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing EHSS programs within a manufacturing, industrial, or food production environment.
Proven leadership, team development, and coaching capabilities.
Strong communication, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs. as required in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)
Experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments.
Experience managing WSIB claims and return-to-work programs.
Experience supporting Joint Health and Safety Committees and regulatory inspections.
Professional designation such as CRSP, CHSC, or equivalent safety certification.
Experience leading environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit a resume;
however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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