Job Description

Position Overview

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The HSE Manager is responsible for championing the development of a proactive, diligent safety culture in alignment with applicable legislative requirements and leading industry standards. You will play a key role in the development and continuous oversight of Fero's HSE Program, designing the management of safety systems, strategies and practices, while providing assurance to the Sr. Leadership team on the implementation and adherence of safety frameworks through data and timely reporting and active presence within the facility.

Key Accountabilities

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Provide support, develop and implement the company safety culture and program, and assessment of safety regulation and systems; including the assessment of safety leadership and culture, performance monitoring and tracking, risk management, corrective actions, and relevant policies and procedures in accordance with Fero's Health and Safety management system. Oversee risk assessment and risk mitigation measures at plant and on-site and undertake corrective and preventive measures to ensure proper HSE compliance. Create proposals for corrective or preventive measures and investigate, analyze, and regularly review accidents, injuries and near misses. Maintain database of safety training, working with management team and employees to always ensure compliance. With a highly visible, hands-on leadership approach, you will engage all employees in safety matters and promote high personal standards reasonable in the circumstances. You will maintain the facility emergency response program, ensuring its effectiveness and that all staff are familiar and prepared to respond as needed. Plan, execute, and lead complex safety assessment and inspection projects, through application of risk management principles. Provide subject matter expertise and reporting to management on safety regulation and safety compliance frameworks that reflect best practices, industry standards and legal compliance. Build relationships and partnerships with management to support continual improvement in safety regulation and safety practices. Through continuing professional development, maintain current knowledge of safety theories, risk management, legal requirements, and approaches for incorporation into safety regulatory and system compliance frameworks for the company. Provide recommendations to reduce safety regulatory and system conformance risks and incidents, thereby reducing organization and financial risks associated with fines, casualties, property and asset damages, insurance, and related reputational damage. Report the results of safety oversight and compliance assessments and inspections to the leadership team. Monitor work assignments for adherence to Safety Principals and Program; monitor the achievement of performance objectives; develop and implement action plans to address performance gaps. Accountable for HSE and WSIB reporting and claims management, collaborating with HR on effective modified work and return to work strategies. Manage and promote Waste Management 3R programs. Manage RPRA Hazardous Waste manifest. Determine framework to manage health and safety training competencies and execute training plans through collaboration with production management . Provide guidance and support over the activities of the JHSC team.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 years' experience in the HSE Field in progressive roles. Minimum 2 years of experience in a construction or manufacturing environment. CRSP and NCSO designation required or to be completed within 1 year of joining Knowledgeable of the interpretation and application of the OHSA - Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. Experience setting up and maintaining COR 2020 program. Excels at policy development and implementation. Experience in executing improvement initiatives using established methodologies. Demonstrates strong communication skills across all levels and interactions. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement functional goals and strategies. Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task. You have strong technical aptitude, with knowledge of MS Office applications (including SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). ISO Internal Auditor level in OHMS management systems (ISO 45001 -2018) preferred. Minimum of 2 years in a leadership capacity preferred.

Competencies for Success:

Relationship Management: ability to build relationships at all levels, and across teams as a trusted advisor, with strong self-awareness. Adaptive Thinking: applies critical thinking coupled with sound analysis and judgement to evaluate ideas, strategies and outcomes. Strategic Orientation: Business acumen and ability to understand the drivers, financials, variables and underlying business models our organization utilizes to generate a profit and drive toward being a sustainable organization. Able to anticipate emerging issues or outcomes based on experience and critical thinking. Risk Orientation - Assessment and Mitigation Skills: demonstrates sound judgement in making decisions involving complex information and dynamic situations which complements business performance. Is curious and innovative. Character Based Leadership: Leads with integrity, humility and transparency, courage, drive and passion. Building High Performing Teams: delivers results by empowering people and creating a positive work environment. Safety-First Mindset: prioritizes safety without compromising efficiency or productivity.

What We Offer:

Fero provides career opportunities with continuous learning and growth in parallel with competitive compensation, benefits and value offerings that support the wellbeing of our team members.

Fero International Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that at is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination on all protected grounds under the Human Rights Act. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the AODA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the AODA during any step of the application process, please advise your recruiter contact.

How to apply:

If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that only candidates selected will be contacted for the next steps.

Thank you for considering a career with Fero.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Stoney Creek, ON L8E 6A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

EHS: 6 years (required) EHS Policy Development: 2 years (required) COR 2020: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person