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Elkay EH&S Manager in Mississauga, Ontario
EH&S Manager
The Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.
If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
Job Description
The EH&S Manager will be a leader in the development, deployment and continuous improvement of programs and systems that support environmental, health and safety excellence. Foster a culture of proactivity, accountability, engagement and sustainability through robust programs and processes with the primary goal of reducing loss and liability throughout the assigned region. This key role will lead EH&S matters to ensure the Company meets or exceeds legislative, corporate, and industry requirements, as well as best practice standards.
The position will be based in our Mississauga, Ontario facility and travel up to 20% to support other locations.
Key Accountabilities
Possess expertise in Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) regulations, as well as familiarity with Canadian Standards Association (CSA) safety codes and standards.
Provide support to the development, implementation, and management of safety programs (LOTO, WHMIS, Emergency Response, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, etc.) to ensure compliance with OHSA and applicable environmental standards at multiple locations.
Manage Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) loss control program, including but not limited to claims management and return to work programs.
Certified Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) member certification. Organize and participate in JHSC activities.
Investigate accidents, prepare and maintain required reports. Identify countermeasure to prevent reoccurrence.
Manage National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI), hazardous waste, Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA), and other applicable environmental reports and certifications.
Provide new hire orientation outlining the Company’s high expectations regarding EHS rules and regulations.
Integrate and partner with the EHS team to promote a proactive EHS culture focused on incident prevention and regulatory compliance.
Develop specific EHS objectives and create actions plans to meet those objectives.
Maintain, review and report EHS performance, identifying opportunities for improvement along with implementing preventative and corrective actions as required.
Conduct internal EHS audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
Work with site leadership team to ensure all key EHS operational controls are in place and EHS action items are resolved on a timely basis.
Develop, deliver and/or coordinate EHS training and training tools.
Manage and maintain site specific internal EHS systems and reporting tools.
Assure appropriate countermeasures are properly identified to prevent reoccurrence utilizing a robust incident investigation process including 5-Why root cause analysis.
Ensure timely coordination of all regulatory or Company required testing and training, including industrial hygiene testing as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a major in occupational safety, environmental science, or a closely related field.
5-7 years of relevant EHS experience, preferably in both manufacturing and construction environments.
Experience working in a unionized facility.
Knowledge of EHS Management Systems and Certificate of Recognition (COR) safety certifications.
Attention to detail and capability to analyze data and make sound conclusions.
Strong aptitude for organization, prioritization and managing multiple tasks at the same time.
Ability to actively participate in team-oriented processes, influence team engagement and to drive team decision making to conclusions/solutions.
Possess current First Aid Certification, or ability to obtain certification.
Knowledge of current safety and loss control practices is essential.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Capabilities and Success Factors
Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Organizational Savvy – Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Total Rewards and Benefits
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Competitive vacation policy
12 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Educational Reimbursement
DCPP with eligible matching
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Zurn Elkay is an equal opportunity employer who provides an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?
A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.
In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.
Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.
What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.
While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.
Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.
We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.