Director, Environment, Health And Safety

At Piramal Healthcare, we make life changing, lifesaving medications. We believe that by bringing the best-in-class talent on board—and providing cutting-edge growth and learning opportunities—we are creating a positive impact on patients, customers, and the communities we serve. Thus, we offer our employees an abundance of learning opportunities for their full potential to build upon.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Environment, Health and Safety (E.H.S.) Director provides oversight as well the development, implementation and monitoring of the site’s environmental, Health and Safety programs in order to adequately protect the health & safety of Piramal Healthcare (Canada) employees, the Community and the environment as well as meet all relevant legislation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and sustain a pro-active Quality Culture
• Initiate and coordinate activities relating to compliance with environment, Health and Safety legislation.
• Manage department financial budget
• Advise senior managers on priority E.H.S. issues
• Establish E.H.S. management programs & procedures, coordinate and follow up on their implementation
• Develop, implement and manage comprehensive E.H.S. audit programs to ensure that Piramal Healthcare (Canada) is in compliance with relevant legislation, guidelines and accepted industry practices
• Co-chair the Joint Health & Safety Committee
• Coordinate and maintain the facility’s fire plan and first aid program
• Develop, implement and coordinate the spills response plan and team
• Coordinate the emergency response plans
• Develop, deliver and evaluate E.H.S. training
• Lead and promote behaviour based safety program
• Lead Piramal Healthcare (Canada) in related industry associations (e.g Workplace Safety & Prevention Services)
• Liase with the Piramal Healthcare’s E.H.S. group (i.e. participate in corporate programs, provide reports)
• Prepare, maintain and analyse site E.H.S. statistics and reports including recommendations for improvements
• Coordinate and provide safety resources (e.g. training material, topics) for departmental safety meetings
• Establish and maintain linkages with external resources in industry and government agencies
• Mentor and develop E.H.S Associate

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTAINMENT:

• B.Sc. degree, preferably within Engineering or Chemistry
• Registration with a professional organization such as the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals; Professional designation (e.g. CRSP) is an asset
• Health and Safety certification (WSIB)

MINIMUM JOB RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE :

• 10+ years experience. Significant related experience in a leadership position involving E.H.S., preferably within the pharmaceutical industry

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Advanced skills, knowledge and understanding of E.H.S. requirements in a chemical environment
• Pharmaceutical industry knowledge of manufacturing capabilities, particularly related to early stage development of API and intermediates under a cGMP environment.
• Operational leadership knowledge and skills
• Strong project management knowledge and skills
• In-depth knowledge of related E.H.S. legislation
• Skills in training development and delivery

CRITICAL ATTRIBUTES :

• E.H.S. Focus
• Passionately Reliable
• Rapid Responsiveness
• Innovative Efficiency
• Staff Leadership
• Strategic

Piramal Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation during it, please let us know.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to Commute:

• Aurora, ON L4G 4C3 (required)

Work Location: In person