Health and Safety Manager

Job Summary

The H&S Manager is a key player in shaping our safety first culture. The incumbent will directly impact the success of the site by leading all H&S programs and initiatives based on our A.C.E. principles of Accountability, Communication and Enforcement.

The H&S Manager will champion a culture of safety by providing guidance to the leadership team and employees through identifying and mitigating risks, driving continuous improvement, and leading projects and activities to achieve company goals & objectives. If you are passionate about people and leading programs that make an impact this is a position for you!

• Champion a proactive and collaborative H&S culture across the site.
• Lead continuous improvement in all H&S programs, processes, and systems.
• Develop and execute an annual safety plan that will produce results to minimize accidents and injuries, that includes:
  • KPI’s that are in alignment with corporate goals
  • An annual calendar of events that supports continuous learning and safety awareness
  • Communication strategy
• Ensure ongoing program compliance with all Occupational Health & Safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Mentor, guide and oversee the performance of the H&S team.
• Partner with the Operations team to conduct:
  • failure root cause analysis that identifies corrective actions that will ‘fix it forever’ for all recordable injuries
  • safety audits and hazard analysis
  • monthly safety communications
• Ensure internal resources are available for training documents, SOP’s, workflows and systems that support a consistent approach across departments to all safety procedures.
• Drive change management and training initiatives.
• Plan, design, deliver and/or source training based on organizational needs.
• Analyze data to make recommendations to senior leadership that will minimize incidents and injuries and improve the overall safety program.
• As the safety expert, educate and advise the leadership team on best practices.
• Design and implement a Wellness Program.
• Manage regulatory and internal audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Oversight and submission of internal and external reports on safety performance.
• Provide input on the H&S operating budget, including safety-related capital investments.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on installations, process changes, and special projects.
• Partner with Human Resources on processes related to employee onboarding, job accommodations and investigations.

• Preferred candidates will have a degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and will be working towards the CRSP designation (Canadian Registered Safety Professional).
• Post secondary education in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ of progressive experience in a H&S leadership role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Deep understanding of ON occupational H&S legislation and regulatory frameworks, including WSIB claims management processes.
• Project management skills with proven track record in creating, managing, and evolving comprehensive H&S programs.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills—able to engage employees at all levels and drive buy-in.
• Collaborative team player with a solutions driven approach to resolving conflict.
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution ability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to understand manufacturing processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for the interview will be contacted.

Massilly North America Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any accommodation for a disability, we invite you to inform us.