Manager, EHS Programs & Projects

Wajax • Toronto, ON

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About The Position

Wajax is seeking a Manager, EHS Programs & Projects to lead the design, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide Environment, Health and Safety programs. This role supports a modern, risk-based approach to safety and sustainability by strengthening program architecture, training systems, documentation, knowledge management, audit protocols, technology enablement, critical controls, and scalable project execution. Reporting to the VP, Safety, Sustainability & People, the Manager will provide practical, field-focused support that improves consistency, execution, risk management, and safe workplace outcomes across the business. The role works closely with EHS, Operations, Learning and Development, Human Resources, Sustainability, Facilities, Information Technology, branch leaders, customers, and contractors.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in occupational health and safety or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in EHS program management, safety management systems, training development, project execution, or operational safety leadership.
• Strong knowledge of EHS management systems, regulatory compliance, critical controls, high-risk work, contractor safety, project safety planning, and corrective action management.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex requirements into practical programs, tools, training, communications, and field-ready guidance.
• Strong project management, communication, analytics, stakeholder engagement, technology, and continuous improvement skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an industrial, equipment, field service, construction, transportation, manufacturing, or multi-branch environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and improve enterprise EHS programs, standards, procedures, tools, forms, and supporting documentation.
• Establish governance for program ownership, document control, knowledge management, centralized audit protocols, implementation planning, change management, adoption, and sustainment.
• Develop role-based training, competency frameworks, learning paths, and practical implementation tools that support successful program execution.
• Advance EHS technology, digital workflows, dashboards, automation, analytics, mobile tools, and knowledge repositories to improve visibility and decision making.
• Maintain critical control and high-risk work programs aligned with SIF prevention, HOP principles, STCKY hazard identification, and field execution needs.
• Coordinate audit scheduling, status tracking, corrective action visibility, and enterprise-level trend reporting.
• Support project safety, customer site requirements, contractor management, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
• Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
• Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
• Company matched pension plan
• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree