HSE Manager, Canada

HSE Manager, Canada

Location: Toronto, ON

Executive Summary:

The HSE Manager for Canada is a strategic leader accountable for driving world-class health, safety, and environmental performance across Commercial Operations and Digital HUB environments - directly enabling Sanofi's mission of chasing the miracles of science. Grounded in Sanofi's core values of Aim Higher, Act for Patients, Be Bold, and Lead Together, this role ensures full compliance with Canada's rigorous federal and provincial HSE and environmental regulations while embedding a proactive, people-centered safety culture. By championing Leading Safety principles and Road Safety programs, the HSE Manager protects employees, communities, and the environment - creating the conditions for Sanofi Canada to deliver on its patient and business commitments.

Key Stakeholders:

Internal

• Commercial Operations Leadership Team
• Digital HUB Management
• Global HSE Team
• Field Sales Teams
• People & Culture & Legal
• Facilities Management
• Finance

External

• Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
• Health Canada
• Provincial Environmental & Labour Authorities
• Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE)
• HSE Consultants & Auditors
• Emergency Response Agencies

Main Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Governance - Develop and continuously evolve the HSE strategy for Commercial Operations and Digital HUB, aligned with Sanofi's global standards and Canadian regulations; lead governance frameworks, performance reporting, and executive engagement, representing HSE on the Commercial Operations Leadership Team.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensure proactive compliance with Canadian federal/provincial HSE legislation (CEPA, Canada Labour Code Part II, Species at Risk Act, provincial OHS/environmental acts), including permits, licenses, and mandatory reporting.
• CEPA Reporting & Database Ownership - Own and submit CEPA declarations and data on Sanofi's behalf, maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the organization's CEPA database.
• Environmental Compliance Management - Manage programs covering waste, air emissions, water, hazardous materials, and sustainability reporting; lead impact assessments and regulatory submissions; build strong relationships with ECCC, Health Canada, and provincial agencies (Ontario MECP, Québec MELCCFP).
• HSE Program Design - Establish fit-for-purpose HSE standards for CommOps and Digital HUB sites, including ergonomic programs, mental health/psychological safety initiatives (with P&C), and facility safety/emergency preparedness/business continuity plans.
• Safety Culture Leadership - Champion "Leading Safety" principles through visible leadership, coaching, safety observations, near-miss reporting, and engagement at all organizational levels.
• Road Safety Program - Develop and execute a comprehensive road safety program for commercial fleet and field teams, covering driver behavior, vehicle standards, journey management, and fatigue risk.
• Risk Assessment & Incident Investigation - Conduct HSE risk assessments across all activities, track mitigation measures, and lead incident investigations using structured root cause methodologies (TapRooT, 5-Why) with shared learnings and corrective actions.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting - Track, analyze, and report HSE metrics/KPIs to leadership, manage the incident reporting system, and ensure timely regulatory notifications.

About you

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Sciences, Engineering, or related field

Professional Experience

• At least 3 years in an HSE leadership or management role
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive HSE experience
• Strong, current knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial HSE and environmental regulations
• Proven experience managing CEPA (Canadian Environmental Protection Act) declarations, data submissions, and regulatory reporting is mandatory.
• Solid knowledge of environmental regulatory matters, with the technical understanding required to accurately manage and interpret CEPA-related reporting.

Certifications & Licenses

• CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional), CIH, CSP, or equivalent recognized designation is highly desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Professional Experience:

• Experience in commercial, office, or non-manufacturing HSE environments
• Experience supporting Digital, Technology, or knowledge-based work environments
• Proven track record in Road Safety programs for field-based commercial teams

Certifications & Licenses:

• Familiarity with ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks

Technical Knowledge:

• Canadian HSE regulatory framework - federal and provincial
• Environmental management systems
• Occupational health & safety management systems
• Risk assessment and hazard identification methodologies
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis (TapRooT, 5-Why)
• Behavioral safety programs
• Road Safety management and fleet safety standards
• HSE data analytics, metrics, and performance reporting
• Emergency response planning and crisis management
• Sustainability, ESG frameworks, and environmental reporting
• Ergonomics and workplace wellness programs
• Mental health and psychological safety in the workplace

Working Environment:

Primary Location

• Office-based, Canada - with regular field visits to commercial locations and Digital HUB sites

Travel

• Approximately 30-40% across Canada

Availability

• Occasional after-hours availability required for incident response or emergency situations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to conduct site inspections, safety audits, and field observations

Language

• Bilingual (English/French) strongly preferred, given the bilingual nature of Canadian

This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.

AI Usage

"Artificial Intelligence" refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company's Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada's Privacy Officer via Sanofi's data subject request portal, Data Subject Rights Webform. The Data Subject Rights Webform can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint.

The salary range for this position is:
102,600.00 - 152,600.00 (Includes target bonus)
Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefits programs, and additional benefits information can be found through the (CA)LINKOR (US) LINK.

La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est la suivante:
102,600.00 - 152,600.00 (Comprend le bonus cible)
La rémunération finale sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée, des compétences, du lieu de travail et d'autres facteurs pertinents. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise, et des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées via le lien