Regional Director, Health & Safety - USA North

GFL Environmental Inc. • Mokena, IL

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About The Position

The Regional Director, Health & Safety is a key member of GESI’s team, responsible for helping provide a healthy and safe work environment for team members across USA North. Supported by a national operations team, the role applies health and safety expertise to advise on day-to-day operational challenges. The director works closely with operational teams to keep safety and environmental considerations central to daily activities.

The position develops safety excellence across the business and assesses and maintains safety and environmental programs that meet or exceed regulatory standards. It supports operations with hazard controls, training, incident investigations, audits, inspections, reporting, compliance, and the Environment, Health and Safety Management System Framework. The role also liaises with environmental regulatory bodies across North America and provides recommendations regarding the transportation, storage, and processing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Travel to sites within the continental United States is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related field; a combination of education and/or experience is also noted.
• 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 necessary to solve safety-related problems.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with PowerBI, Enablon, and Learning Tracking Tools.
• Business acumen would be a benefit.

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 in conducting incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies.
• Identify, analyze, and control hazards and risk mitigation measures.
• Review, report, and tend to injuries, property damages, 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 a 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, other orders, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director