Director, Health, Safety & Environment

The person responsible for the Health, Safety and Environment department is responsible for implementing and administering health, safety and environment programs for all plants in Canada and ensures that the HSE team works with the organization to promote a safe, healthy work environment that complies with provincial and Sika Group obligations.

They must also represent Sika Canada to all our corporate partners regarding shared responsibilities and communications related to health, safety, and the environment, as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define, deploy, and implement health and safety guidelines, objectives, and programs by encouraging participation at all levels of the company.
• Ensure the integration, training, and development of health and safety skills.
• Supervise, mobilize, and develop the Health & Safety team, define clear objectives, and ensure their follow-up.
• Ensure that new legislative and corporate requirements are communicated and implemented.
• Manage and ensure the proper functioning and successful completion of audits/inspections, when necessary, tests and sampling carried out by third parties in the field of HSE and keep up to date the results of tests carried out by third parties.
• Organize training on various topics related to the environment, health, and safety for employees, supervisors, and management.
• Support ISO 9001/14001/45001 and other certification initiatives

• University Degree or College Diploma (Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental) or related disciplines.
• 10 years of experience in Health, Safety & Environmental within a manufacturing environment (Preferred)
• 5 years of experience in management
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, codes and legislative requirements relating to CNESST, OSHA, CSA and the Environmental Protection Act.
• Health and Safety certifications and accreditations (e.g., GHS, Working at Heights, Train the Trainer programs, Joint Health and Safety Committee)
• Ability to develop, influence, and maintain effective relationships across all levels in the organization.
• Bilingual in French and English to properly support all of our Canadian sites.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

• Available to travel to other plants and locations across the region and across Canada and International. (10% to 25%)
• Varied shift schedule due to supporting both day and night shifts at various locations (across time zones)

WHAT ARE THE PERKS

• Competitive Salary: Base pay with commissions
• Work-life balance: We offer various programs for greater flexibility and well-being
• Retirement Savings Plan: Employer matched contribution pension plan
• Generous Paid Time Off includes a paid week off between Christmas and New-Year!
• Training: We invest in professional development with training customized to each individual.
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, and Insurance coverage
• Telemedicine and employee assistance program: We offer free access to healthcare professionals via telemedicine and assistance program, including your family.
• Employee Recognition: We take the time to recognize our achievements and collaboration.
• Life at Sika: We organize social events and surprises to celebrate our team successes.
• Growth Opportunities: Strong company culture and an opportunity to grow with an industry leader

We will give you everything you need to excel in your role. You will enjoy a rare combination of autonomy and camaraderie, while being part of a professional team. We will entrust you with responsibilities and offer you an environment conducive to professional development and career advancement. From there, we will trust you to do whatever it takes to achieve exceptional results.

Sika is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

Sika Canada discloses that we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. However, we want to emphasize that AI does not make final decisions or eliminate candidates from consideration. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced hiring team, allowing us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process.

Sika Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sika Group. The company develops and manufactures special construction products for the building and civil engineering sectors, which include concrete repair, protection and structural reinforcement, sealing and bonding, waterproofing, concrete admixtures and additives (ready-mixed concrete, precast concrete, shotcrete, etc.), industrial, commercial and institutional flooring and roofing systems. Sika Canada is also active in the home improvement and consumer solutions market with a range of specific products. The Industrial Products Division develops sealing, bonding and protection solutions for the railway, automotive, truck, industrial body and other OEM markets, windshield replacement, shipbuilding, appliances and equipment, fenestration, etc. Sika Canada has regional offices and industrial sites in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia and employs over 450 people in Canada. The company is ISO 9001 - 14001 certified and a member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).