Health & Safety Manager

Your new company  

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing organization with operations across Canada and the United States. They are known for a strong safety culture and are investing in leadership to elevate their Health & Safety program performance across multiple sites.

Your new role  

Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will lead the H&S function across Canadian operations (Cornwall, ON and Lachine, QC) with oversight support for a U.S. facility. As a key member of the leadership team, you will drive compliance, shape programs, and influence a proactive safety culture across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Safety, Health & Environmental programs across multiple sites
• Ensure full compliance with Canadian regulations (including MOE, NPRI, MISA, CEPA)
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership on operational impact
• Oversee industrial hygiene programs, incident investigations, and hazard controls
• Develop and implement initiatives to reduce injury rates and improve performance
• Act as employer representative for Joint Health & Safety Committees
• Manage environmental reporting, audits, and waste compliance
• Lead WSIB claims management, including appeals
• Support U.S. site with implementation of safety programs (OSHA exposure)
• Deliver training and communication on WHMIS, first aid, lockout/tagout, fall protection
• Provide regular reporting and strategic recommendations to senior leadership

What you'll need to succeed  

To be considered for this very important role, you should have strong past experience of dealing with unionized environments, you're tough but fair when it comes to dealing with difficult situations. As well as:

• 7–10+ years of progressive Health & Safety leadership experience (manufacturing preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian H&S legislation; U.S. exposure is an asset
• CRSP and/or CHSC designation are strongly preferred.
• Experience with WSIB claims and incident trend analysis
• Proven ability to drive cultural and program improvements
• Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder management skills
• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or related field is an asset

Location requirement

• Must be based within 80KM of Cornwall, Ontario or willing to relocate

What you'll get in return  

There is a strong compensation and benefits plan for you with this employer, including RSP program.

• Competitive salary up to $120,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits and bonus potential
• Opportunity to shape H&S strategy across a multi-site operation
• Visibility and influence with senior leadership

What you need to do now  

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