EHS Manager

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry’s well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

**Job Summary**

Responsible for the overall EHS compliance across multiple sites. Implements procedures and programs to minimize environmental, health and safety (EHS) risks and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements by performing the following duties:

- Develop and manage a compliance strategy(s) to meet all EHS regulatory requirements.
- Manage environmental project activities including, scheduling, tracking and planning fo environmental assessments, site investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial action plans.
- Interprets data and observations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines and advises management accordingly.
- Participate in workers compensation claims process with Management, HR and carriers; including accident investigations, monitoring of claims, and proper reporting and follow-up.
- Negotiate settlements of all citations and responses to regulatory safety, health and environmental compliance issues.
- Develop and implement sampling and monitoring plans which may include installing, operating and maintaining equipment which monitor air, land, and/or water pollution levels.
- Assess environmental risk of activities and advises team members of environmental impact.
- Work with Maintenance, Engineering and any other related department on equipment guarding, design, installation and compliance.
- Evaluates current and proposed codes, standards, regulations and guidelines to find the impact on current and future programs and activities.
- Prepare technical documentation for management's use when dealing with regulatory agencies and other internal/external needs.
- Coordinates professional development opportunities for Leadership team and EHS Coordinators.
- Develops appropriate safety training materials and facilitates training sessions as needed for Plant Personnel.
- Maintains working knowledge of new technologies developed by the industry and government regulations.
- Coordinate with Regional EHS Director on global APG and CRH initiatives and strategies.
- Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree, preferred in Science field, plus three to five years related experience and/or training in related functions; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Ability to lead, provide direction, coach/mentor and problem solve across multiple locations in multiple provinces
- Willingness to work with all levels of company to achieve safety expectations
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret plant safety procedures and metrics
- Working knowledge of applicable municipal, provincial and federal EHS and transportation regulations
- Understands the value and importance of the hands-on approach.
- Must be willing to spend a considerable amount of time in the field identifying potential issues through frequent observation and soliciting individual input at the work area to verify root cause.

**Physical Environment**
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 kg; occasionally up to 20 kg.
- Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- May require traveling up to 50% of the time in Canada and US.

**What APG Canada West Offers You**
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

**About CRH**

Oldcastle APG and CRH have a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuitio