Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Department: Operations

Location: Cambridge

Description

CGT–The Perfect Finish Since 1869, CGT has been one of the world's leading producers of polymeric coated fabrics and films for automotive and industrial applications in the global marketplace.

CGT has its roots in the Victoria Wheel Works which provided wagon wheels for the thriving transportation trade of the time. CGT was a major supplier of coated fabrics during the war years (rain wear) and consumer products (shower curtains, wall coverings and tablecloths). We are proud of our roots and excited about the future as we continue to deliver first-class quality automotive and industrial coated fabrics and films.

Position Overview

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for championing the development of a proactive, diligent 'safety first culture' in alignment with applicable legislative requirements and leading industry standards including ISO 14001 & ISO 45001. Design, implement and maintain environmental, health, and safety management systems, strategies and practices, while providing oversight, reporting to management through data and timely reporting, and active presence within the facility. Achieve department objectives in line with the corporate strategic plans and implement suitable strategic initiatives to deliver results in accordance with the organization's EHS policy and legal requirements; to check, monitor and measure the results against policy, objectives, targets and legal and other requirements; and take action to continually improve the performance of the EHS management system with an overall goal of prevention of incidents or accidents.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop, implement, and maintain the company safety culture and programs, 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 established management systems.
2. Oversee conformance of all aspects of ISO14001 & ISO45001 management systems registrations including management of audits, management reviews, communication and management programs. Provide recommendations to reduce regulatory and system conformance risks, thereby reducing the organization's financial risks associated with fines, casualties, property and asset damages, insurance, and related reputational damage.
3. Manage the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of the EHS department.
4. Plan and implement systems that perform the work and fulfill the mission and the goals of the department efficiently and effectively.
5. Make business decisions that are financially responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
6. Review performance data to monitor and measure departmental productivity, goal achievement, and overall effectiveness.
7. Manage the preparation and maintenance of reports necessary to carry out the functions of the department. Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track key performance indicators and strategic goal accomplishment.
8. Communicate regularly as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to stakeholders within the organization.
9. Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the vision and values of the organization.
10. Manage employee onboarding related to environmental health and safety by ensuring all staff receives an orientation to the organization and that appropriate training related to their job positions.
11. Facilitate new product requests and provide subject matter expertise ensure the management on safety and environmental regulatory compliance. Determine training competencies and execute training plans for plant personnel.
12. Oversee risk assessment and risk mitigation measures on-site and before the commencement of projects and undertake corrective and preventive measures to ensure proper HSE compliance and ownership at the facility. Participate in pre-start health & safety reviews.
13. Promote and oversee the activities of the JHSC team including the chairing of the JHSC and manage committee tasks and actions.
14. Manage Environmental contractors and/or consultants to ensure timely and compliant completion of all regulatory reporting.
15. Build relationships and partnerships with management and union personal to support the continual improvement in regulatory, safety and environmental practices.
16. Manage incident investigations and recommending corrective or preventive measures, analyze, and regularly review accidents, injuries and near misses.
17. Maintain safety training requirements, working with management team and employees to always ensure compliance.
18. Maintain the facility emergency response program, ensuring its effectiveness and that all staff are familiar and prepared to respond as needed.
19. Liaison with industry action groups, regulators (MOECP, MOL) to ensure compliance, best management practices, and memorandum of understanding agreements are maintained, and compliance programs are maintained.
20. Plan, execute, and lead complex safety assessment and inspection projects, through application of risk management principles.
21. Report the results of safety oversight and compliance assessments and inspections to the operations leadership team.
22. Monitor work assignments for adherence to safety principles and program; monitor the achievement of performance objectives; develop and implement action plans to address performance gaps.
23. Accountable for EHS and WSIB reporting and claims management, collaborating with appropriate departments on effective modified work and return to work strategies.
24. Manage and promote effective waste management programs including liquid, solid and hazardous waste management programs. Manage RPRA Hazardous Waste manifest and compliance.
25. Manage compliance based reporting including, but not limited to, CEPA 71 requests, Federal Plastics Registry, NPRI, CNSC, TSSA.
26. Research, establish, implement and maintain energy reduction initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

Education

1. Bachelor degree or college diploma.
2. CRSP designation preferred.
3. JHSC certified.
4. ISO 14001/ 45001 system management knowledge. Auditor training (ideal).

Knowledge/Experience

1. Five (5) to ten (10) years of professional experience in a medium to large automotive, manufacturing environment in an environmental, health and safety management role.
2. Solid working knowledge of OHSA regulations, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 standard(s), preferably in a chemical environment.
3. Fully understanding of and experience with WSIA, WSIB reporting and early and safe return to work programs, etc.

Attributes

1. Safety-First Mindset: prioritizes safety without compromising efficiency or productivity. High sense of urgency.
2. Maintain a highly visible, hands-on leadership approach to engage all employees in safety matters and promote high personal standards reasonable in the circumstances.
3. Strong communication skills (listening skills as well as speaking & writing).
4. Relationship Management: ability to build relationships at all levels, and across teams as a trusted advisor, with strong self-awareness, strong influencing skills, confident, assertive and decisive.
5. Adaptive Thinking: applies critical thinking coupled with sound analysis and judgement to evaluate ideas, strategies and outcomes.
6. Strategic Orientation: ability to understand the drivers, financials, variables and underlying business models that drive a sustainable organization. Able to anticipate emerging issues or outcomes based on experience and critical thinking. Good coach and trainer.
7. 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.
8. Character Based Leadership: Leads with integrity, humility and transparency, courage, drive and passion. Maintains caring and compassionate for people.
9. Building High Performing Teams: delivers results by empowering people and creating a positive work environment.

Other

1. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
2. Fully on-site role.
3. Travel to other facilities may be required - valid passport with the ability to freely travel across international borders is required.
4. Own transportation required.
5. Standard work week however, flexibility is required in order to manage a multi-shift operation. Additionally will work evenings, weekends and extra hours to accommodate activities and priorities. Flexibility and urgency is required to support emergency situations, should they arise.
6. Usually work in a plant environment including the potential for non-standard workplaces.
7. Chemical processing plant environment with expected odours and smells.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

CGT is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance with your application.

CGT is committed to an inclusive, equitable, barrier-free selection process and work environment. We encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Benefits

1. Health (Drug plan, Vision, Paramedical coverage, etc.), Dental, Life Insurance & Disability Benefits
2. RRSP matching program
3. Tuition Reimbursement
4. Employee Assistance Program
5. Employee Referral Program
6. Company events
7. On-site parking
8. Rewarding and challenging role
9. Long-standing organization in the community with a rich and successful history
10. Collaborative environment with a drive for excellence
11. Long-tenured, highly knowledgeable staff