Quality, Environment, Health & Safety Manager

Better Chemistry for a Better Future.

We believe that we can create a better future for our communities, customers, and employees by doing chemistry better. When we create safer, more efficient, more environmentally responsible chemistry and apply it using the best people and technology available we can make a huge impact.

With over 60 years of research & development driven progress in specialty chemistry, Guardian Chemicals has worked hard to earn our reputation as a leader in the space. Our team, unified through their shared vision and core values, work together to support our customers and the industries they serve to drive a cleaner, safer, and more efficient industry forward.

Based in Sturgeon County, Alberta, Guardian provides direct chemical, equipment, and specialized service technologists to a large variety of primary and secondary industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Guardian currently has three main divisions: industrial, water treatment, and wood products.

At Guardian Chemicals, we're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every employee feels valued and respected.

Our Core Values

• Seek Understanding – Ask, listen, absorb
• Growth Mindset – Always looking to develop
• Initiative – Take the first step, go beyond
• Grit – Perseverance through determination
• Courage – Try what scares you, trust those around you, say what matters
• Elevate Others – Create heroes in those around you

Purpose

The QEHS Manager is a pivotal leadership role focused on establishing, maintaining, and enhancing the organization's quality, environmental, health, and safety management systems. This entails ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards, and the COR program, and driving initiatives in line with the organization's vision and core values.

Here is what the role will offer you

• A chance to join a growing and evolving organization driving to become the best in the industry.
• An opportunity to use your expertise, and experience to make a positive impact on the planet’s resources.
• Access to technical training to grow your career potential.
• An opportunity to impact all aspects of Guardian’s business.
• Autonomy to in a hybrid work environment to manage your work-life balance.

What you will do

• Strategic Implementation and Leadership: Drive organizational value and competitive advantage through strategic implementation of ISO and COR standards. Lead key initiatives including internal auditing, EHS committee activities, and Improvement Reports.
• Organizational Vision and Culture Promotion: Actively support and promote the organization’s vision and core targets while nurturing and reinforcing the core values of Guardian Chemicals across all levels.
• QEHS System Management and Compliance Oversight: Oversee the development and management of comprehensive QEHS systems and team members encompassing Training, Document Control, Corrective Action Program, and Emergency Response. Ensure the organization’s compliance with relevant policies, standards, and legal requirements such as WCB, TDG, NFPA, AER, CEPA, etc.
• Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement: Lead the design and continuous improvement of various operational systems including Vendor Management, Purchasing, Product Setup, Maintenance, and Calibration. Conduct annual regulatory compliance and COR maintenance audits, manage ISO and COR audit processes, and produce Management Review summaries.
• External Representation and Staff Development: Represent Guardian Chemicals in external organizations like NR CAER and play an active role in meetings and events. Conduct comprehensive training sessions for staff on QEHS-related topics and practices.

What you will bring

• Educational and Professional Credentials: A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, or a related field is required. Preferred certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, and COR Alberta.
• Experience and Leadership Skills: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a QEHS role, showcasing strong leadership, effective communication, and system management skills. Demonstrated ability in training and development within the QEHS domain.
• Interpersonal and Organizational Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, a positive attitude for engaging with diverse teams and clients, along with outstanding organizational, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.
• Technical Proficiency and Compliance: Proficiency in MS Office Suite and the ability to comply with safety-sensitive work environment requirements, including drug and alcohol testing policies and emergency respirator fitting standards.
• Additional Requirements: A valid driver’s license.

At Guardian Chemicals, We Believe Diversity & Inclusion Drive Innovation

• We are committed to the celebration of cultural differences, personal and professional values, and how these contribute to our culture and the communities we serve.
• We understand that everyone has strengths, and we embrace those strengths.
• We nurture the growth of each of our employees and empower our teams to support our core values.
• We are a proud participant of the 50 – 30 Challenge - an initiative specializing in the recruitment of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• We believe a diverse and inclusive work force is essential.

Guardian Chemicals Inc. provides a competitive base salary, benefits program, RRSP and Pension plan, Bonus plan and the opportunity to work with an industry leader in the chemical industry.

We thank all those who apply, but we will only contact applicants selected for an interview.

To learn more, please visit http://www.guardianchem.com

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