Environmental Health and safety Manager

Location: Stouffville and Newmarket, Ontario
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Energy / Construction / Industrial Services
Experience Level: Senior / ExpertAbout the Role

GrizzlyTrek is actively seeking a highly experienced and impactful Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and enforce health, safety, and environmental performance across our Stouffville and Newmarket operations. This senior leadership role is ideal for someone with a commanding presence in all aspects of HSE, blending deep field expertise with strong regulatory and administrative oversight.

We need a proactive leader who can bridge policy and practice, ensuring legislative compliance while fostering a resilient, safety-first culture throughout the organization.Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enhance all HSE systems, policies, and training programs across multiple operational environments.
• Conduct routine site visits to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including inspection of documentation and operational practices.
• Ensure alignment with all applicable legislation, regulatory agencies, and internal company standards.
• Lead and coordinate incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting requirements.
• Review and revise SOPs, SWPs, JHAs, PDAs/PDDs annually or as needed to maintain best-in-class standards.
• Monitor and manage WCB (Workers' Compensation Board) programs, with an emphasis on cost control and claim reduction.
• Facilitate culturally relevant training and safety awareness across diverse teams, including Indigenous workforce partners.
• Ensure all environmental permitting, emissions tracking, and compliance reporting are accurate and submitted on schedule.
• Liaise with senior leadership, project managers, and regulatory officials to maintain clear communication and compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in HSE roles, ideally within construction, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
• Designations: NCSO and Environmental Professional (EP) required; additional certification in Quality Assurance is considered a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of legal contract obligations and regulatory frameworks (OHSA, CEPA, WSIB, etc.).
• Exceptional writing and documentation skills to produce accurate reports, safety documents, and communications.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive eye for identifying near misses, hazards, and incident risk.
• High-level analytical and organizational skills, with a strategic mindset and a hands-on leadership approach.
• Experience supporting Indigenous workforce engagement and culturally responsive HSE practices is highly valued.

Why GrizzlyTrek?

GrizzlyTrek is a proudly Indigenous-owned and operated company focused on building meaningful, sustainable partnerships between industry and community. Our safety culture is deeply rooted in respect, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Joining us means:

• Having direct impact on project success, worker well-being, and environmental sustainability.
• Collaborating with a team that values trust, accountability, and community engagement.
• Growing within a company that supports inclusive leadership and long-term career advancement.

Apply Today:
Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]