Latham Pool Products Hiring for Regional (multi-site) Environmental, Health and Safety Manager at Brantford, ON Full Time

Do you have a passion for Health and safety? Have you had the responsibility to manage environmental and health and safety programs at a regional level supporting multiple sites? Do you thrive meeting and working on the floor with the production staff to facilitate training and health and safety programs?

If yes, we are currently seeking an experienced Canadian (multi-site) Environmental, Health and Safety Program Leader. We are the Canadian arm of a multi-national, publicly traded company, Latham, the Pool Company. In Canada , we are 250+ employees with future growth guaranteed! The successful incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of the Latham, The Pool Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program at the regional level, supporting 4 facilities, a dispersed sales force, and any new facility developments. This position serves as a member of the leadership team and requires a strong cross-functional partnership with operations and human resources. This position requires knowledge of all applicable EHS regulations, safe work practices, and environmental recordkeeping. The person in this position must have good communication, training, and leadership skills with the ability to interact successfully with all levels of the organization. This positions acts as a key driver for business initiatives and will support development of the larger Latham EHS program. This position holds responsibility and shared accountability EHS KPI performance.

Salary is dependent on experience and will be negotiated with the successful candidate. This position is also part of the Latham Management by Objectives bonus program, Tier 4.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Coordinate with site teams to implement the Latham, The Pool Company’s EHS Program and respective policies.

Provide EHS training to all site personnel.

Act as local expert on EHS requirements, providing guidance and working closely with site leadership team.

Provide input to Latham wide EHS strategy and program for Canadian Region.

Ensure compliance with company policy, regulatory permits, and regulations at local, county, state, province and national levels.

Qualifications:

1. BS in Safety/ Science/Engineering and 5 years EHS experience. Manufacturing and/or chemical industry experience preferred.

2. Experience and proven track managing EHS in Ontario or Quebec.

3. Familiarity with Ontario and Quebec environmental and safety requirements. Advanced knowledge of regulations related to all products lines and manufacturing processes and requirements at the local, county, state, province and national levels

4. Experience with the following preferred: Ontario Fire Code, Hazardous Products Acts & WHMIS, Ontario Environmental Protection Act, E2 regulations, O. Reg 1/17 Assessment of Air Emissions, O. Reg 419/05 local air quality, O. Reg 347-General Waste Management, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, E2 Regulations, NPRI Reporting, GHG Emission Reporting, Respiratory Protection Program, Best Management Practices Plan for Odour (BMPP), Secondary Noise Screening Assessment Report (Noise Report), Emission Summary and Dispersion Modelling Report (ESDM), Odour Control Report (OCR), Water discharge permit, O.Reg-102/94-Waste Audit and Waste Reduction Work plans

5. Certifications (Level 1 and 2 JHSC, CRSP, EP) preferred.

6. Familiarity with Mobile Crane Safety and Powered Industrial Truck safety.

8. Strong computer skills including: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and EHS software management (Gensuite, VelocityEHS, etc.)

9. Strong analytic skills and process focus

10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

11. Excellent multi-tasking, attention to detail and organizational skills

12. Outstanding teamwork and project management skills

13. Experience working with regulatory agencies and in the audit process

14. Proven ability to solve complex problems and lead teams to solve complex problems

15. Thrives in a fast paced environment where high energy and resiliency are required

16. Travel requirements: Spend 3 days per week at Brantford, ON, visit Ajax once per week, Kingston once per month, and Terrebonne once per quarter. With COVID-19 and other safety priority projects, this may vary.

17. Fluency in French is preferred as one of our facilities is located in Quebec.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Full COVID safety protocols adhered to including wearing masks and social distancing

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brantford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Practical Canadian manufacturing EHS: 5 years (required)
• EHS at a regional Canadian legislation level: 5 years (preferred)

Language:

• French (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• JHSC – level 2 (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No