Director, Safety, Health & Environment

Job Title

Director, Safety, Health & Environment

North York, ON – 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8;
Hybrid (remote & office)

Annual Salary: $134,216 – $176,500 per annum

Note: This range is consistent with Ontario's pay transparency regulations.

While Nestlé is known for Kit Kat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Häagen‑Dazs®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. We strive to lead a people‑focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. With 3,400+ members celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust, we’re a team of changemakers who are curious, challenge the status quo, and take risks that help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers but also on enriching our employees. Empowerment leads to strong engagement, a great work culture, and motivated teams.

Reporting to the Head of Operations and as a member of the senior operations leadership team, you will focus on protecting and enhancing the safety of all Nestlé Canada employees with a strong emphasis on prevention. You will advise the Operations Leader on all aspects of Safety, drive national‑level initiatives, and lead site initiatives that continuously improve Safety performance in line with the Nestlé Continuous Excellence mindset of zero accidents and incidents.

Note:

This is an existing vacancy.

• Direct and coordinate the development and implementation of the Corporate Safety strategy & program.
• Recommend and be accountable to meet corporate Safety objectives while considering local and global goals.
• Monitor and communicate performance to improve decision‑making and work directly with all business and site leads to integrate Safety into business decisions.
• Implement, control, maintain, and improve the Corporate Safety Management systems, achieving and maintaining OHSAS 18001 certification across Canada. This includes developing tools and initiatives and exercising functional leadership of local site managers nationwide.
• Provide coaching & support to corporate site managers, sales team managers, and line managers to achieve national safety objectives and ensure Safety remains a line‑management responsibility. Ensure Safety performance data is available and correctly managed.
• Champion the corporate Safety risk assessment program, including assessment, incident investigation, corrective action, and auditing.

• University Degree in a Safety, Health, and Environment related field is required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience across safety, health and/or environmental areas.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, LEAN, and TPM concepts.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.

• Successfully demonstrated ability to manage change.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results through others.

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment.
• Company‑matched pension plan.
• Four weeks of vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays).
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
• Excellent training and development programs and opportunities to grow within the company.
• Access to educational assistance & tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender‑affirming procedures.
• Fertility services and surrogacy medical coverage to support the pursuit of parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation.
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption.
• Up to 50% off on Nespresso Coffee Machine, capsules and accessories.
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products.

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require.

Nestlé will work with you to ensure you can fully participate in the process.