Director, Health & Safety

Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd.•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$180,000 - CA$200,000•Onsite

About The Position

A service-driven paper and packaging products company, Atlantic Packaging has grown to become one of Canada’s largest paper manufacturers and a leading producer of packaging products. We are looking for a Director, Health & Safety. This position is responsible for overseeing health and safety in all plants within the Atlantic Group of Companies. Atlantic Packaging has locations in Ontario, Quebec and in the United States. This role is based at Atlantic’s head office in Scarborough, Ontario.

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years leading health and safety specifically within a unionized manufacturing setting.
Bachelor’s degree in OHS, Engineering, Kinesiology, HR, or Business (or an alternate Bachelor's degree + a post-graduate OHS diploma).
Must hold a recognized designation (CRSP/CSP highly preferred; COHN, CCPE, or CIH accepted).
Must possess a valid driver’s license and independent transportation for local travel.
Strong desire to be hands-on and "on the floor" rather than strictly behind a desk.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of specialized safety management software.

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism (French/English) is highly preferred to manage the Quebec portfolio effectively.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership in developing, communicating, and implementing a vision for occupational health and safety within the organization.
Responsible for the development, review, and delivery of company-wide Health and Safety policies and programs.
Represents Atlantic Packaging Group of Companies on industry-related advisory committees (e.g., Workplace Safety North FPPCP Advisory Committee, Fibre Box Association H&S Committee).
Conducts macro-level risk assessments to minimize workplace incidents, occupational illnesses, or long-term health hazards.
Facilitates a safety management system complying with Ontario's OHSA, Quebec's CNESST requirements, alongside US OSHA standards.
Leads Ontario's WSIB H&S Excellence program and Dock Safety Task Force; strategically oversees Quebec’s mandatory Prevention Program (Programme de prévention) and Interim Mechanisms.
Manages, advises, and represents the organization in any safety-related legal proceedings.
Performs safety audits and physical inspections of work areas to proactively identify hazards.
Conducts gap analyses of existing programs and develops robust action plans to remedy non-conformance issues.
Analyzes safety data to determine trends and statistics, compiling monthly/annual safety reports for executive management.
Leads or advises on incident investigations, ensuring root causes are found and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) are fully completed.
Manages the company-wide H&S Training program, facilitating specialized training sessions or safety drills when necessary.
Collaborates effectively with all levels of the organization, ensuring the right stakeholders are informed, involved, and aligned.
Leading and developing a high-performing team of Health & Safety professionals in ON, QC and US.