Senior Health, Safety & Environment Advisor - Manufacturing

The Senior HSE Advisor – Manufacturing provides leadership and oversight for health, safety, and environmental practices across manufacturing plants. This role is plant-focused, ensuring day-to-day operations meet regulatory requirements and company standards. The Senior Advisor directly supervises HSE Coordinators assigned to manufacturing plants and reports to the Director of HSE.

• Drive HSE initiatives in the plants, fostering a proactive safety culture and strong worker engagement.
• Lead and oversee HSE practices in manufacturing plants, ensuring compliance with legislation, company policies, and plant-specific requirements.
• Serve as the primary resource for regulatory updates, plant requirements, and internal program changes as they relate to manufacturing operations.
• Represent the HSE department in meetings and liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Collaborate with plant managers, supervisors, and employees to integrate HSE into planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Occasional evenings or weekend work may be necessary for incident response, Ministry of Labour inspections, or project deadlines.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and observations, addressing hazards and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Triage and escalate issues based on severity and complexity to the Director of HSE.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to HSE Coordinators, ensuring consistency and alignment in the delivery of HSE programs across manufacturing operations.
• Report directly to the Director of HSE, providing updates on plant safety performance, emerging risks, and program needs.
• Lead incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified, corrective actions are implemented, and lessons learned are communicated.
• Support succession planning by developing the skills and capabilities of HSE Coordinators, preparing them for expanded responsibilities.
• Ensure HSE documentation (procedures, permits, checklists, reports) is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We do not accept international applicants without a valid work permit.

• Thorough knowledge of Ontario OHSA.
• Understanding of WHMIS 2015 requirements and chemical hazard assessment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Familiarity with WSIB processes and return-to-work programs.
• Travel: Regular travel required to the Niagara region
• Proven track record of reducing incident rates and improving safety culture.
• Experience with HSE management systems and Ontario regulatory compliance.
• A combination of related education and 5-7 years of progressive HSE experience in Ontario manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in incident investigation techniques and root cause analysis.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Experience with HSE software systems and data analytics.
• Demonstrated experience with hazardous materials management, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, and machine safety.
• JHSC certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and influence skills with ability to drive change.
• Health & safety designation (such as CHSC, NCSO, or other accreditation) preferred.
• Understanding of industrial hygiene principles and exposure assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Employee discounts
• Group RRSP program with 100% employer match
• Competitive salary and group benefits package starting from day 1
• Dynamic, informal and collaborative work environment
• Ongoing learning & development opportunities to help build the career you want
• A unique opportunity to build, grow and leave your impact on a multi-billion-dollar industry