Senior Manager, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

Enwave•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$140,000 - CA$150,000

About The Position

The Senior Health & Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs within an energy-sector environment. This role ensures a safe, compliant, and proactive safety culture that protects employees, contractors, the public, and the environment. The Senior Health & Safety Manager provides strategic guidance, technical expertise, and leadership on all matters related to occupational health, safety, and regulatory compliance across energy generation, distribution, and infrastructure operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety management, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, or a related field
Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in HSSE management, preferably in utilities, industrial, or technical operations.
Canadian Registered Safety Professional Designation
Experience working in a unionized environment.
Proven experience conducting safety audits and rolling out policies/procedures.
Significant experience with incident management, including supporting and leading investigations.
Valid Ontario Driver’s License class ‘G’ or better with a clean abstract
Experience with SALUS or similar safety management platforms.
Strong knowledge of ON/PEI safety legislation, WSIB/WCB processes, and regulatory reporting.
Competency in risk assessments, corrective action planning, and investigation methodologies.
Ability to interpret and apply safety standards, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Demonstrated commitment to a respectful, collaborative, safety-first culture.
Communicates clearly, builds trust, and encourages open reporting.
Models accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with safety management systems (SMS) and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 45001) is an asset.
Familiarity with environmental management systems and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 14001) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Leads and develops a high-performing HSE team, fostering accountability, professional growth, and consistent application of standards across the organization.
Champions a strong safety culture through visible, value-based leadership in a unionized environment; maintains site presence and availability for critical incidents.
Sets the strategic direction and governance of Enwave’s HSE program, including ISO-aligned standards, policies, procedures, and contractor HSE management.
Establishes and governs a formal Management of Change (MoC) framework, ensuring operational, organizational, and technical changes are risk-assessed, controlled, and communicated.
Provides enterprise oversight of regulatory compliance, audits, and assurance activities; serves as executive authority for WSIB/WCB claims and all regulatory notifications.
Leads major incident investigations and validates classifications, ensuring rigorous root cause analysis, learning, and effective corrective actions.
Oversees occupational hygiene and high-risk programs, including cooling tower and Legionella risk management, and integration with safety-in-design initiatives.
Drives performance through KPIs and leading indicators, translating insight into strategic risk-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement.
Supports executive and Board oversight through clear, credible quarterly HSE reporting.
Leads HSE capability building through training, legislative monitoring, Lessons Learned, and enterprise safety communications.