Regional Director, Health & Safety - USA North

GFL Environmental•Chicago, MI

About The Position

GESI is seeking a Regional Director, Health & Safety for USA North. As a key member of the team, this role helps provide a healthy and safe work environment for team members and advises on day-to-day health and safety challenges in partnership with the national operations team. The role works closely with operational teams to keep safety and environmental considerations central to daily activities. The Regional Director develops and maintains safety and environmental programs and practices, supports regulatory compliance, provides guidance on waste transportation, storage, and processing, and oversees safety training, audits, inspections, and incident investigations. The position also supports the Environment, Health and Safety Management System Framework and travels to sites as required. GESI is a high-growth environmental services company recently carved out of GFL Environmental Inc. It provides liquid waste, industrial cleaning, and soil remediation services across North America through more than 230 sites and a fleet of over 1,800 vehicles. The company describes its employees as “Team Green” and highlights career advancement, competitive benefits, job stability, and the opportunity to positively affect customers and communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related field; the posting also notes a combination of education and/or experience.
10–15 years of experience in EH&S or a related field.
Knowledge of North American environmental policies and regulations.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong understanding of NSC rules and regulations.
Ability to identify and evaluate hazards and develop hazard control systems.
Proven safety leadership experience and ability to motivate and inspire.
Experience in training and curriculum development.
Ability to communicate effectively with managers and employees.
Ability to write and understand reports and correspondence.
Ability to acquire and apply knowledge to solve safety-related problems.

Nice To Haves

Business acumen.
Familiarity with PowerBI, Enablon, and learning tracking tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a culture of safety excellence throughout the business.
Assess and develop safety and environmental programs that meet or exceed regulatory standards.
Liaise with environmental regulatory bodies throughout North America.
Provide recommendations on the transportation, storage, and processing of non-hazardous and hazardous waste.
Develop, conduct, and evaluate safety training.
Support operations with incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies.
Identify and analyze hazards and establish risk mitigation measures.
Review, report, and tend to injuries, property damage, and environmental events.
Conduct audits and inspections to evaluate safe work practices and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
Communicate with employees and managers regarding insurance claims.
Maintain working knowledge of safety theory, regulations, and company policy.
Review record-keeping processes and branch compliance folders.
Generate monthly NSC and safety subject matter and annual themes.
Conduct random audits in each division.
Support all aspects of the Environment, Health and Safety Management System Framework.
Comply with applicable federal, provincial, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, company policies, procedures, and supervisor directives.
Travel to sites as required.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Benefits

Four medical plan options, including an HSA with employer contribution and match program.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
Paid time off.
401(k) with employer match.
Competitive wages.
Growth opportunities.
Continuous learning opportunities.
Career advancement opportunities.
Job stability within an essential services company.