Ericsson

EHS Specialist

Ericsson$85K — $111K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field
  • Professional EHS qualification (e.g., Canadian Registered Safety Professional Certification)
  • At least 7 years of experience in EHS roles
  • Deep understanding of Canadian EHS legislation & ISO standards
  • Experience in cross-functional global teams
  • Ability to adapt in dynamic work environments
  • Familiarity with Workers' Compensation Boards and EHS reporting requirements

Responsibilities

  • Establish and improve EHS policies and programs in Canada
  • Drive EHS Management System effectiveness and consistency
  • Interpret Canadian EHS legislation for company processes
  • Identify EHS risks and recommend strategic improvements
  • Lead incident investigations with thorough analysis and documentation
  • Provide expert guidance on environmental impacts and controls
  • Monitor EHS performance and propose corrective actions
  • Coordinate emergency preparedness plans compliant with Canadian regulations
  • Ensure contractor compliance with Canadian EHS requirements
  • Lead safety committees and worker representation initiatives
  • Support digitalization of EHS programs
  • Conduct employee EHS training programs
  • Represent Ericsson in regulatory and industry forums
  • Promote a proactive safety and well-being culture

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits with choice of plans
  • Automatic pension contributions and retirement savings match
  • Paid time off including vacation, personal, and holidays
  • Generous parental leave policies
  • Employee wellness and financial assistance programs
  • Educational support and skill development opportunities
Full Job Description
At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

This role is a hybrid position with the expectation to work onsite (3) three days a week in the Ericsson office located in Mississauga, Ontario and relocation is not offered for this position.

About this opportunity

The EHS Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving Ericsson's Environmental, Health, Safety, and Well-Being (EHS) policies, programs, and requirements across Canada. Acting as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor, this role strengthens Ericsson's EHS Management System, ensures compliance with Canadian federal and provincial/territorial EHS regulations, and drives a sustainable safety culture and employee well-being aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and Ericsson's Target Zero ambition. The role focuses on EHS governance, systems, data, and culture, partnering closely with leadership and EHS Delivery teams while remaining independent from day-to-day operational execution.

What you will do
  • Establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve Ericsson's EHS policies, programs, standards, and requirements within Canada
  • Drive the effectiveness, consistency, and maturity of the EHS Management System, ensuring alignment with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and Ericsson global governance
  • Interpret and integrate Canadian federal and provincial/territorial EHS legislation into Ericsson policies, processes, and guidance
  • Proactively identify EHS risks and opportunities using data, metrics, and trend analysis to drive prevention-focused and strategic improvements
  • Lead and support incident investigations, including serious incidents, ensuring robust root cause analysis, regulatory-ready documentation, and sustainable learning
  • Provide expert guidance on environmental aspects and impacts, high-hazard work controls, OHS maturity assessments, and pre-job EHS reviews
  • Monitor EHS performance against targets, identify deviations, and propose corrective and preventive actions aligned with Target Zero
  • Serve as the EHS subject matter expert in health and safety committees, governance forums, and leadership reviews
  • Develop and implement emergency preparedness and response plans in compliance with Canadian regulations
  • Oversee contractor and supplier compliance with Canadian EHS requirements, ensuring proper documentation, training, and audits
  • Oversee the establishment and effective operation of safety committees and worker representation across Canada
  • Support digitalization, automation, and AI-enabled initiatives to improve efficiency, consistency, and execution of EHS programs
  • Lead Canadian-specific employee EHS training programs
  • Contribute to EHS reporting, audits, assessments, and well-being initiatives
  • Coordinate and lead Ericsson EHS representation to regulatory bodies, industry forums, and external entities as required
  • Champion a strong safety and well-being culture through awareness, continuous engagement, and employee empowerment

The skills you bring
  • Bachelor's degree and/or formally recognized qualification in Environmental Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline
  • Recognized professional EHS qualification, such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Certification or equivalent internationally recognized certification
  • Minimum 7 years of experience within Environmental, Health, Safety, and Well-Being roles
  • Strong conceptual and practical knowledge of Canadian EHS legislation, risk management, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and occupational health and safety best practices
  • Experience working within global, cross-functional teams
  • Experience operating in a dynamic, agile, and fast-changing environment
  • Familiarity with Workers' Compensation Boards and Canadian-specific EHS reporting requirements
  • Experience working in highly matrixed, cross-cultural organizations


DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Toronto (Country/ City)

Job details: Environment, Health and Safety Delivery

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay
The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

The salary range for this position is

• LOCATION: $85,000 - $111,300

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.

Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee's contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee's contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.

Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.

Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.

About Ericsson

Ericsson is a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company was founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. Ericsson provides a range of products and services including network equipment, software, and services for telecommunications operators. The company operates in over 180 countries and has over 100,000 employees. Ericsson is known for its innovation in the telecommunications industry and has been awarded numerous patents for its inventions. The company is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Ericsson
Size
101,067 employees
Market Cap
$19.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$17.4 billion
Founded
1876
5 Year Trend
+1.1%
Revenue
$232.3 billion
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