Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Job Overview

The EHS Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs at the North Bay & Mississauga manufacturing and warehouse sites. This role ensures compliance with corporate and local regulatory requirements, fosters a strong safety culture, and partners with the Global EHS team. The EHS Manager will manage and investigate workplace incidents, provide oversight and training for incident prevention, ensure safety compliance, prepare facility inspections, and strive for continuous improvement efforts in EHS performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the EHS function for Ontario manufacturing plants and multiple warehouse locations across Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan to ensure compliance with all applicable provincial, federal, and corporate EHS requirements.
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in provincial legislation and regulatory requirements (Ontario OHSA, Quebec CNESST, Saskatchewan OHS Regulations, Transport of Dangerous Goods, environmental regulations, etc.).
• Lead and support incident investigations across all sites, ensure corrective actions are implemented, validated, and closed, and monitor trends for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate a strong safety culture and promote continuous improvement aligned with corporate EHS principles and ISO / CSA standards.
• Establish, implement, and continually improve EHS management systems, programs, and procedures applicable to both manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Ensure risk assessments, hazard analyses, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) are completed, regularly reviewed, and documented according to provincial requirements.
• Ensure proper selection, use, inspection, and maintenance of PPE; provide training and ensure compliance with CSA/ANSI standards.
• Conduct and/or verify site safety orientations for employees, contractors, and visitors; ensure contractor management processes are followed at each location.
• Maintain and implement effective emergency response and crisis management programs, including faciltiy-specific emergency plans.
• Schedule, coordinate, and/or deliver required safety training (e.g., WHMIS/HAZCOM, manual handling, forklift, working at heights, first aid, emergency response, lockout/tagout, fire safety) for all sites.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, layout changes, and new warehouse operations to ensure EHS considerations are integrated early and effectively.
• Support internal corporate audits and conduct local inspections, audits, and safety tours; track findings and oversee resolution.
• Act as primary contact for WSIB (Ontario), CNESST (Quebec), and WCB (Saskatchewan) for workplace injuries, modified duty programs, and reporting accuracy.
• Ensure SDS management and chemical inventories are maintained at each site in compliance with WHMIS / GHS requirements.
• Coordinate environmental compliance activities such as waste management, hazardous waste manifests, air/water reporting, and spill response.
• Perform other related duties as reasonably assigned.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of Canadian occupational health & safety legislation across multiple provinces, WHMIS/GHS, CSA standards, TDG, environmental compliance obligations, and workers' compensation requirements.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead EHS programs across geographically dispersed teams and multiple operations.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to conduct risk assessments, interpret safety data, and apply preventative controls in both manufacturing and warehouse environments.
• Communication: Clear communicator able to coach supervisors, work with regulatory authorities, and deliver training effectively to diverse employee groups.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, HR, Maintenance, and corporate teams.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with EHS management systems, reporting tools, incident tracking platforms, and standard computer applications.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify issues, recommend practical solutions, and influence safe work behaviours in fast-paced industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, occupational health & safety, industrial hygiene, or related field.
• A postgraduate certificate or master's degree in occupational health & safety, environmental management, or industrial hygiene is an asset.
• CRSP, CSP, or equivalent national certification is strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive EHS experience, ideally in manufacturing and/or warehouse operations.
• Experience supporting multiple sites across different provinces is an asset.
• Experience with regulatory inspections, WSIB/CNESST/WCB claims management, accident investigations, and EHS program development.

Languages:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• French language skills are an asset for supporting the Val-d'Or, Quebec warehouse.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Work Environment: Shop floor based, regular exposure to manufacturing environment.
• Experience: Requires ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Lifting Requirements: Occasional light lifting of safety equipment or documents.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

Talented people are attracted to companies with long-term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. Boart Longyear offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect:

• a strong compensation plan
• medical, vision, and dental program
• retirement program
• employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)
• employee assistance program

Company Overview

Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world's leading provider of innovative, safe, and productivity-driven drilling equipment and tooling. With a primary focus on mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities—including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals—the Company also supports activities in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors.

The Drilling Products division delivers advanced research and development capabilities and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture, market, and service reliable drill rigs, innovative drill string products, rugged performance tooling, durable drilling consumables, and high-quality parts for customers worldwide. These products are engineered to meet the evolving needs of the global drilling industry, offering maximum performance, reliability, and safety in the most demanding conditions.

Our People

At Boart Longyear, people are our most important asset. We recognize that the best ideas emerge through collaboration among individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. That is why we are committed to fostering diverse, inclusive teams and work environments free from discrimination and harassment—spaces where everyone can contribute and be heard.

Our Vision

To create products and solutions that empower the exploration and extraction of minerals to enable life and prosperity.

Our Values

Our success as a business depends on how we operate. The how is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business, guided by our values of:

• Integrity
• Health & Safety
• Teamwork & Diversity
• Customer Focus
• Sustainability

Boart Longyear is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Visit our website, and follow Boart Longyear on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Boart Longyear is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation, please advise us in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview. Please apply online