Manager, Environmental Health

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada MaxPeople HR Full time

About Us

MaxPeople is a professional Human Resources and Legal consulting firm offering clients customized approaches to create a people strategy that impacts business growth.  We partner with small and mid-size companies across industries.  MaxPeople is a team of consultants, advisors, business professionals and next-gen leaders, inspired by a passion for the work we do.  We're here to work, learn, laugh, and grow.  We take our work very seriously, but ourselves, not as much.

Our Client

At
A-Gas,
we are transforming the industrial and environmental landscape across Canada.  Our commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence drives everything we do.  We are seeking a proactive, people focused
EHS Manager
to lead and elevate our environmental, health and safety programs across Halifax, Stoney Creek and future sites across Eastern Canada.

In this high impact role, you will not just enforce compliance you will
shape our safety culture, influence operational decisions and drive continuous improvement
across all levels of the organization.  You will partner closely with leadership and operations teams to ensure every decision and process reflects our values of care, accountability and zero harm excellence.

What you'll be doing

  • Lead the EHS function
    across multiple locations, setting strategic priorities and ensuring consistent standards, compliance, and performance.
  • Coach and influence site leaders
    and employees to strengthen safety culture and engagement through active communication, training, and visibility on the floor.
  • Oversee risk management programs,
    including hazard identification, risk assessments, and corrective action follow-up for processes, equipment, and materials.
  • Drive regulatory compliance
    i.e. maintain permits, manage reporting obligations, and ensure adherence to national and provincial EHS requirements.
  • Champion environmental responsibility
    , ensuring sustainable practices around hazardous materials handling, waste management, and emissions control.
  • Lead incident investigations
    and root cause analyses, ensuring learnings translate into preventive actions and improved systems.
  • Manage and deliver safety training,
    onboarding programs, and emergency preparedness drills to build readiness and confidence across all teams.
  • Analyze EHS data and performance metrics
    to identify trends, measure progress, and recommend data-driven improvements.
  • Collaborate across sites and regions
    to align EHS programs with broader organizational goals, including "The A-Gas Way" and "Towards Zero Together."
  • Continuously enhance policies and processes
    , bringing forward ideas that strengthen compliance, culture, and operational excellence.
  • Travel up to 10%-15%
    to support sites and regional initiatives.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Science
    (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of progressive EHS experience
    in an industrial, warehousing, or plant environment, including at least 2 years in a leadership or site-responsible capacity owning the function.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian EHS legislation and standards
    (CEPA, CCOHS, CanOSH, provincial OHS regulations).
  • Proven ability to lead through influence
    where you build trust, motivate teams, and engage leaders at all levels.
  • Skilled in training, audits, inspections, and incident management
    with an eye for both detail and big-picture impact.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
    and confidence in presenting, reporting, and managing multiple priorities with clarity.
  • Comfort with EHS systems and digital tools
    , including Microsoft Office and data tracking platforms.
  • A hands-on, collaborative mindset
    equally comfortable driving strategy and rolling up your sleeves in the field.

Benefits

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Strong Culture & Work-Life Balance
  • Career growth, development, and continuous learning opportunities
  • Fun and outgoing professional environment that really cares and values its employees
  • MyShare Program

For consideration, please apply online. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility, our goal is a workforce built on respect that reflects the communities we serve.

We thank all applicants for their interest in MaxPeople but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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