The Arcticom Group (Canada) is a rapidly growing and dynamic organization of approximately 400 employees, specializing in the fields of Refrigeration, HVAC and mechanical services and retrofit. With a workforce of over 225 field technicians, the company is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of its associates and customers while delivering first-in-class solutions and workmanship.

The EHS Manager is responsible for analyzing, identifying, and measuring workplace hazards or stresses that can cause sickness, impaired health, or significant discomfort in employees through chemical, physical, ergonomic, or biological exposures. They are responsible for making sure that employees follow health and safety laws and creating policies for a safer work environment.

They must take measures to identify potential workplace hazards and improve existing conditions. The EHS Manager will be responsible for ensuring that quality training and best safety practices are in place for a safe and effective workplace.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Strategic EH&S Leadership:

Develop and execute a comprehensive EH&S strategy aligned with the company's objectives
Implement EH&S policies and procedures that meet or exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements
Continuously assess and update EH&S goals, ensuring they are integrated into the company's long-term plans

2. Team Leadership:

Supervise, mentor and lead site designated EH&S individual fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
Collaborate with regional and functional leader and field technicians to promote EH&S awareness and adherence to the fundamental needs and requirements.
Recruit and train safety committee team members as required

3. Risk Management:

Identify, assess, and mitigate EH&S risks associated with refrigeration, HVAC and mechanical field operations.
Establish best practices and working environments for in-office associates with consideration given to requirements related to occasional site and field visits
Develop contingency plans for emergencies and incidents, ensuring the safety of employees, clients, and the environment.

4. Regulatory Compliance:

Stay current with local, provincial, and federal EH&S regulations and standards relevant to industry
Review and update policies and best practices as required.
Ensure the company's operations are in compliance with all applicable EH&S laws.
Conduct EH&S operations and related administrative work in a fashion such that COR certifications across our geography are maintained and merely a confirmation of our jobs consistently well-done

5. Training and Education:

Develop and deliver EH&S training programs for employees, with a focus on field technicians and the critical safety elements including, but not limited to ladder safety, LOTO, compressed gas handling and usage, confined space operations, lifting and rigging safety, vehicle operational safety etc.
Monitor training effectiveness and provide ongoing education to maintain a highly skilled and safety-conscious workforce.
Investigate all incidents to determine root cause and develop steps and/procedures to prevent like incidents in future. Share all findings with relevant associates to raise awareness of incidents, risk and appropriate precautions.

6. Safety Culture Promotion:

Work with HR to ensure proper Day One onboarding and awareness of requirements, procedures and support.
Promote a strong safety culture by fostering employee engagement and commitment to EH&S principles and a recognition that proper planning, forethought and consideration of work prior to commencement is critical to best outcomes
Ingrain the habitual use of the relevant PPE when performing work routines
Ensure routine inspection and upkeep of all safety and other workplace tools and equipment to ensure compliance and maximize the protection of the individual associates and users
Encourage the reporting of near-miss incidents and the implementation of lessons learned.

7. Data Analysis and Reporting:

Collect, analyze, and report EH&S performance metrics to senior management.
Identify trends and areas for improvement, implementing corrective actions as necessary.

8. Supplier and Contractor Oversight:

Ensure that suppliers and contractors comply with the company's EH&S standards and requirements.
Conduct site, vehicle and facility audits and assessments as needed.

9. Environmental Considerations:

Develop and manage programs to minimize the environmental impact of our refrigeration, HVAC and mechanical service operations, such as energy efficiency initiatives and waste reduction efforts (oil and refrigerant)

Education and Training

A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or Occupational Safety, Health, Organizational Training and Development, coupled with suitable and equivalent experience from a related field (essential)
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in training and development management (preferred)

Skills

Strong people leadership skills with the ability to communicate objectives clearly, provide feedback constructively and respectfully and able to mentor for best individual performance
Organizational, management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action

Benefits

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Comprehensive Extended Medical and Dental Package offered through leading Canadian Benefits Provider

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