Health and Safety Manager

Location: Cornwall, Ontario (On-site)
Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year (based on experience)
Vacancy: Existing Vacancy We are currently recruiting a Health & Safety Manager to join a leading Canadian manufacturing organization with operations in Ontario and Quebec. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, this position plays a critical leadership role in driving health and safety excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture across multiple facilities.
What You'll Do

Lead health and safety compliance activities for facilities located in Cornwall, Ontario and Lachine, Quebec

Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and provide guidance on operational impacts

Lead and support Industrial Hygiene Monitoring, Hazard Communication, Radiation Safety, Incident Investigations, and related programs

Develop and implement strategies to reduce workplace injuries and improve safety performance

Serve as the management representative on Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC)

Develop, review, and maintain corporate health and safety policies and procedures

Support the implementation of organization-wide safety initiatives and best practices

Coordinate safety training and compliance programs, including WHMIS, First Aid, Fire Safety, Fall Protection, and Lockout/Tagout

Provide health and safety reporting, analysis, and recommendations to senior leadership

Liaise with regulatory agencies including the Ministry of Labour, WSIB, OSHA, and HSE

Coordinate facility audits, establish audit standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Analyze incident trends and develop corrective action plans to reduce risk exposure

Coach and mentor supervisors and employees on health and safety best practices

Lead WSIB claims management, including appeals and return-to-work processes

Promote a culture of safety and ensure adherence to all organizational health and safety standards

What You Bring

Bachelor's Degree preferred, ideally in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field

CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) and/or CHSC (Certified Health and Safety Consultant) designation

Expert knowledge of Canadian occupational health and safety legislation and programs

Knowledge of Quebec health and safety legislation is considered a strong asset

Minimum 10 years of progressive health and safety leadership experience

Manufacturing and unionized environment experience preferred

Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, and presentation skills

Proven ability to design, implement, and improve health and safety programs

Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities

Experience managing WSIB claims and appeals

Ability to influence leaders and employees at all levels of the organization

Benefits & Environment

Comprehensive compensation package

Paid vacation and company-wide holiday shutdown

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Opportunity to influence safety strategy across multiple Canadian locations

Collaborative leadership team and supportive corporate culture

Meaningful work that directly impacts employee well-being and organizational success

If this Health & Safety Manager opportunity sounds right for you, apply today.

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