Environmental Health and Safety Area Manager

Description

Key Job Elements:

• Lead and develop the Environmental Health and Safety team through goal setting, training, coaching and providing regular performance feedback.
• Work collaboratively with all employees including the Unifor Health and Safety representative, Whole System Business Model (WSBM) teams and Joint Health and Safety Committees to proactively identify improvements and effectively resolve Environmental, Health and Safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health and Safety legislation, regulations and procedures including Workplace Safety and Insurance Board requirements
• Develop, implement and review policies and procedures related to Environmental, Health and Safety organizationally and for specific departmental needs to ensure the continued effectiveness of the Company’s Environmental, Health & Safety Management systems
• Partner with Human Resources and departmental managers in the accommodation of employees with disabilities in the workplace including proactive ergonomic assessments and workspace modifications
• Lead engagement with Environmental, Wellness, and Health & Safety strategic partners including the GDLS-C medical centre, environmental consultants and auditors.
• Act as a member of the QEHSEn core team and participate in both internal and external audits as required
• Work collaboratively with the security team to ensure strong emergency response for GDLS-C
• Engage with all levels within the company as well as external organizations including regulatory agencies
• Investigate Violence and Harassment complaints and report findings

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with a specialization in Occupational Health and Safety, Kinesiology, Environmental Engineering, Science, Industrial Hygiene or other related field
• At least 5 years of experience in a Safety leadership position directly supervising Safety and/or Environmental professionals
• Extensive experience dealing with outside governing agencies (Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Environment, Workplace Social Insurance Board, and the development OHSA plans)
• Registered professional certification from a nationally recognized board (Canadian Registered Safety Professional, Associate Safety Professional, Occupational Safety and Health Technician, Certified Industrial Hygienist or similar certification) or working towards
• Strong project management skills
• Exceptional investigative skills
• Strong understanding of OHSAS 18001 and/or ISO 45001 Health & Safety standards and/or ISO 14001 environmental standards
• Effective problem solving, collaboration, conflict resolution and facilitation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification Level II
• Previous experience working in a unionized environment
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with the following processes: fabrication, welding, mechanical/electrical assembly and test.
• Understanding of Environmental Compliance Agreements (ECA’s) and National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) reporting requirements

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our employees. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact londonHR@gdls.com if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

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