EHS Manager

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Facilitate and contribute to the development, implementation, communication, and maintenance of all Workplace Health and Safety policies and programs.
• Ensure High Liner Foods remains compliant with all relevant Health and Safety Legislation / Regulations and by-laws.
• Participate in the identification, evaluation, control, and management of hazards and risks throughout the organization.
• Recommend improvements to control hazards in conjunction with the activities of Joint Workplace Health and Safety Committees and departmental safety committees.
• Ensure the existence and functionality of Joint Committees / Representatives, as required by legislation.
• Ensure consistent promotion and utilization of safe work practices.
• Advise on safety standards, Regulations, and Legislation.
• Recommend procedures and equipment for risk reduction and to ensure compliance (e.g. Personal Protective Equipment).
• Update, maintain and deliver safety orientation, on-going training, and awareness programs for all employees.
• Participate in the investigation of workers' concerns and complaints with respect to Health and Safety issues while maintaining the employee's right to confidentiality.
• Participate in incident investigations and develop recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
• Contribute to emergency planning initiatives.
• Participate in regular inspections for fire hazards and associated prevention and risk reduction strategies.
• Maintain and update health and safety records and reports.
• Produce and communicate health and safety reports on a regular basis.
• Promote the health, safety, and well-being of all employees.
• Liaise with management and outside regulatory agencies, as required.
• Supervise the installation of safety features / equipment, where required.
• Qualifications
• Post-Secondary diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• 5 – 7 years of experience implementing and promoting safe work practices and policies within a similar environment.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Able to make decisions in complex situations that could be immediately dangerous to life or health where no established guidelines exist.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate others.
• Understanding of current Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, Regulations, Codes of Practice, Bulletins and other safe work practice requirements and recommendations.
• Able to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• General knowledge of Fire and Building Codes.
• Able to balance multiple demands and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Travel 5%.

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