EH&S Manager Job

Armstrong World Industries•Toronto, ON

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the General Manager, the EH&S Manager ensures regulatory compliance and safe, environmentally responsible operations across assigned sites by managing environmental, health, and safety programs; leading incident investigations and risk-reduction initiatives; supporting workers’ compensation and return-to-work processes; and delivering training and coaching that strengthen safety culture and operational accountability. This role partners closely with manufacturing leadership to integrate EHS requirements into daily operations, maintain audit readiness, meet performance objectives, and drive continuous improvement in safety, environmental compliance, and employee engagement.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of Ontario MOL, WSIB, and JHSC requirements.
Experience with environmental regulatory compliance programs including air, water, waste, and occupational health.
Proven experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Experience supporting production operations to maintain regulatory compliance and drive improvement.
Familiarity with exposure monitoring including noise and dust monitoring.
Knowledge of core safety programs including risk assessments, LOTO, PPE, ergonomics, hazardous materials, and SDS management.
Experience managing workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong documentation and recordkeeping practices with ability to leverage technology for efficiency and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse manufacturing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
5–8+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Multi-shift manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Experience with regulatory compliance, inspections, audits, and corrective action management required.
Experience managing workers’ compensation/WSIB claims preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in multi-site manufacturing environments.
Experience with industrial hygiene sampling and monitoring.
Strong project management and facilitation skills.
Experience delivering impactful EHS training programs.
Proven ability to coach and influence leadership teams on safety initiatives.
Professional certification such as CSP, ASP/GSP, CRSP, or CRST.
Professional designation of CSP, ASP/GSP, CRSP or CRST preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Ontario MOL, WSIB, OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations across multiple facilities.
Manage environmental permitting, inspections, and regulatory reporting including air, water, and waste programs.
Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste management programs.
Maintain compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements across sites.
Oversee stormwater and wastewater compliance and reporting.
Conduct and support environmental inspections and audits.
Partner with manufacturing leaders to maintain safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplaces.
Develop, manage, and execute the annual safety calendar.
Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and risk-reduction initiatives.
Ensure development and maintenance of process safety documentation including SDS.
Monitor employee health exposures including noise, dust, and other occupational exposure assessments.
Lead accident and incident investigations and implement corrective actions to completion across multiple sites.
Perform root cause analysis using methodologies such as 5-Why.
Identify and implement improvements to environmental, health, and safety systems and procedures.
Participate actively in plant operations to resolve safety, quality, cost, and productivity issues.
Manage WSIB/workers’ compensation claims and coordinate with physicians, adjudicators, and employees.
Develop and oversee safe return-to-work plans that align with medical restrictions.
Identify EHS training needs and deliver training through internal resources or external consultants.
Train employees on PPE, LOTO, ergonomics, hazardous materials handling, and environmental procedures.
Coach leaders and employees on safe work practices and risk awareness.
Transfer technical EHS knowledge to strengthen organizational capability.
Lead the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) as management chair.
Support employee engagement, safety leadership, and recognition initiatives.
Conduct area and line audits to reinforce safety standards and accountability.
Partner with the AWI EHS Regional Manager to integrate sites into enterprise EHS systems and leading indicators.
Provide proactive EHS technical support across multiple Canadian sites.
Serve as an on-call EHS site contact as needed.