A

American Iron and Metal

Recycles ferrous and non-ferrous metals for industry

Occupational Health and Safety Manager - Occupational Health and Safety

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial relations, human resources, or an equivalent field, and/or a relevant professional certification.
  • At least six years of experience managing health and safety in manufacturing or heavy industry, including multi-site experience.
  • Ability to manage multiple files and priorities simultaneously, prioritize according to risk, and follow projects involving stakeholders and teams with varied needs.
  • Experience in a fast-changing environment and strong adaptability to changes and new priorities.
  • Practical knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety laws, standards, and regulations.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Innovative mindset and interest in new technologies and practices.
  • Knowledge of computer tools.
  • Excellent command of English and French.
  • Availability for frequent travel.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and ensure consistent execution of occupational health and safety strategy, programs, and standards across the territory, including industrial facilities in Quebec and Kenny-U-Pull supply yards and branches in Quebec, the Atlantic provinces, and the eastern United States.
  • Partner with facility managers to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and maintain readiness for inspections and interventions by authorities.
  • Support preparation and implementation of emergency plans, exercises, and measures for situations that may pose risks to employees, contractors, the public, or operations.
  • Lead and coordinate execution, deployment, and continuous improvement of the occupational health and safety program, contributing to the development and evolution of policies, standards, processes, tools, and initiatives suited to operational realities.
  • Help develop the occupational health and safety action plan, support its implementation, and ensure effective deployment of initiatives to operational teams.
  • Support and, when required, lead incident investigations, particularly serious or high-potential incidents; identify root causes and follow up on corrective actions; and support the management and coordination of emergencies, crises, and major incidents with internal partners, authorities, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure corrective actions resulting from incidents, audits, inspections, observations, and risk assessments are implemented on schedule and effectively reduce risks.
  • Coach directors, managers, and supervisors to strengthen their ability to identify risks, intervene proactively, conduct investigations, and integrate health and safety into their daily responsibilities.
  • Contribute to the development of occupational health and safety team members; when applicable, provide guidance, prioritization, and development for team members.
  • Identify training needs and support the development and delivery of occupational health and safety training for managers, supervisors, and employees.
  • Monitor occupational health and safety performance indicators; ensure quality and consistency of data and reports; identify trends, gaps, and emerging risks; work with operations teams to develop regional action plans; and present priorities and intervention recommendations to leadership.
  • Monitor occupational health and safety action plans and commitments, challenge gaps, and drive progress through completion.
  • Guide and support operations teams in developing a proactive approach focused on prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources, environment, operations, maintenance, and other business partners to integrate risk management and corrective-action follow-up.
  • Maintain and develop professional relationships with local and regional occupational health and safety authorities.
  • Promote leadership based on field presence, communication, accountability, collaboration, and sustainable solutions.
  • Perform other health and safety responsibilities needed to support the organization's operational and corporate objectives.

About the Company

American Iron and Metal

Recycles ferrous and non-ferrous metals for industry

American Iron & Metal (AIM) recycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap into metal products for industrial markets, alongside auto-parts sales and vehicle recycling. Its divisions also provide demolition, decommissioning, site remediation, and construction-waste recovery services. It sources scrap from manufacturers, other industrial businesses, and the public, who can deliver it to AIM facilities, and sells recovered metals to customers worldwide. The product range includes processed aluminum and copper pieces, and its divisions share resources and expertise across different stages of material recovery. Founded in Montreal in 1936, the family-run parent company says its head office is in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1936

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at American Iron and Metal

See more jobs