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Sysco

Supplies food and kitchen goods to restaurants

EHS Manager

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, Canada$62.3k - $116.8k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a related discipline is required; a specialization in environmental, health, and safety, risk management, or a related field is strongly required.
  • More than 5 years of experience managing environmental, health, and safety programs, including at least 2 years leading a team.
  • Strong knowledge of applicable environmental and occupational health and safety regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge of business management principles and practices, including supervision, assigning, evaluating, and modifying work functions and processes; and preparing reports and presentations.
  • Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation (CRSP) is required.
  • A valid driver's license in good standing and access to a vehicle are required.
  • Intermediate proficiency with office software, including Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and oversee policies and programs that maintain a safe and healthy work environment and minimize risks.
  • Manage compliance with environmental regulations, occupational health standards, and safety protocols.
  • Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify regulatory compliance.
  • Investigate incidents and accidents, implement corrective actions, and prevent or reduce accidents through injury and incident reporting, loss analysis, trend identification, and compliant investigations.
  • Provide training and guidance to employees on EHS practices, and develop and deliver site-specific training programs to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Collaborate with management to integrate EHS considerations into business operations and support business objectives at site, regional, and group levels.
  • Monitor and report EHS performance metrics, establish standardized actionable safety indicators, and communicate protocols to management teams to drive improvement.
  • Manage waste disposal, pollution control, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain an EHS management system; conduct hazard and risk assessments based on regulations and best practices and develop action plans for improvement.
  • Conduct internal site audits, prepare reports, and maintain records; support external audits and follow up on corrective-action compliance.
  • Contribute to standardized safety systems, policies, training, campaigns, and injury-prevention programs while ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal laws.
  • Align with and implement the corporate EHS strategy; design safety methods that motivate and influence a strong safety culture.
  • Monitor current and upcoming legislation affecting safety standards, programs, and initiatives; communicate regulatory changes, recommend compliance updates, and provide technical support as needed.
  • Proactively improve performance, strategically resolve issues, and follow projects through to completion while incorporating them into a broader vision.
  • Collaborate with provincial authorities to resolve non-compliance or violations of practices.
  • Support customers by ensuring contractor safety and conducting workplace risk assessments.
  • Follow Sysco's food-safety policy and procedures to meet food safety, quality, and legal requirements.
  • Lead by example and hold the team accountable for EHS programs, policies, and requirements.
  • Promote, support, and adopt an inclusive culture.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification and other recognized professional safety or risk-management credentials are strongly preferred.
  • Certification and application of Six Sigma methodology are highly valued.

About the Company

Sysco

Supplies food and kitchen goods to restaurants

Sysco buys, stores and delivers food, kitchen supplies and equipment to restaurants, hospitals, schools, hotels and other businesses that cook away from home. Alongside national brands, it sells its own Sysco Brand line of foods and supplies, which fills a large share of the cases it ships. Its biggest product groups are fresh and frozen meats, canned and dry goods, and frozen produce and baked goods. Customers order through Sysco sales representatives or online, and Sysco delivers from distribution centers across North America and Europe, earning money on the difference between what it pays suppliers and what customers pay for delivered goods. Sysco was founded in 1969, began public operations in 1970 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1969

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