Sr Specialist, EHS

Your Role: This position is responsible for the Canadian Technical Service Team (Depot and Field Service), commercial and all the Vantive business in the country. This is a stand-alone (hands-on) position that will take technical EHS and policy direction from the Corporate EHS functional team. This position is responsible for improving the plans, systems, and processes currently in place and focus the operations on Environmental, Health and Safety compliance with all Federal, provincial, and municipal regulations while driving continuous improvement in safety performance, risk reduction, and environmental compliance, as well as awareness and best practices. Additionally, this position must provide Canada support initiatives such as regulatory requirements and reporting, and Health and Safety Committee leadership. What you'll be doing: EHS Management ulWorks with management and employees to create a culture that values safety prevention, awareness, healthy lifestyles, adherences to EHS laws and regulations and protection of the environment. ulProactively coordinates and identifies potential EHS hazards through risk assessments, Gemba walks, inspections, etc., and ensures timely corrective actions are implemented when hazards/risks are identified. ulCommunicate EHS data, performance indicators and incident trends to leadership to identify emerging risk patterns (leading indicators), propose policy adjustments and work with management to ensure programs, training, and reporting requirements are well documented, formalized and supported by appropriate training. ulDevelop, implement and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and standards documented and aligned with the needs of the business, company goals, regulatory and global requirements, as well as maintains those in the Quality Management System. ulRegularly reviews processes within Canadian Operations (Technical Service Team, including Depot and Field Technical Service and commercial functions) to help insure EHS principles are adhered. ulAnalyze incident, accident, and near-miss data to identify trends and implement corrective and preventive actions. ulCoordinate and support accident investigations, root cause analysis, follow-up actions to include the use of Benchmark and creating the Learning Sharing document. ulSupport and manage a wellness program focused on preventative care, injury reduction, and overall employee well-being. Regulatory Compliance: ulEnsure compliance with all EHS applicable regulations; maintain all required permits, records, and reports; and monitor regulatory changes impacting the business, proactively updating policies and practices as needed. ulEnsure compliance with environmental regulations applicable to business operations, including but not limited to air emissions, wastewater, spill prevention, and waste management. ulManages restricted duty and return to work requirements in compliance with Canadian Workers Compensation, as well the reports to the entities. Training: ulDevelop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, including but not limited to EHS onboarding training, risks, ergonomics, equipment and personal protective equipment use, and environmental compliance. What you'll bring: ulB.S. Degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering or related field required. ulMinimum of 5 years of EHS experience, working in manufacturing, servicing of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology. ulExperience conducting incident investigations and regulatory audits. ulStrong data analysis and reporting skills. ulSolid knowledge of Environmental, Heath & Safety principles ulStrong leadership and influence across geographically dispersed teams. ulExcellent communication and training abilities. ulAnalytical and problem-solving mindset. ulAbility to manage and prioritize projects ulHigh attention to details and regulatory compliance. Nice to have: ulMaster's degree in a related field is an asset ulDemonstrated knowledge of Canadian regulations and OSHA standards. ulExperience managing EHS programs for a large multi-state company. ulAbility to handle a broad range of tasks and priorities simultaneously and work cross-functionally in a highly-matrixed environment We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $104,000 to $130,000 CAD annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.