Environmental, Heath, and Safety (EHS) Manager

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Envest Corp. (“Envest”) is an independent energy producer delivering private energy infrastructure and decarbonization solutions to industry and government. Envest finances, builds, owns, and operates turnkey distributed energy systems for the North American mid-market sector. Envest’s mission is to deliver environmentally beneficial energy and decarbonization solutions for customers across North America by providing distributed energy resources and bioenergy infrastructure, applying various clean energy technologies. With operating assets in Canada and the US, and many more in late stages of development, Envest is a fast-growing company looking to grow its team in the GTA.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing Environmental Compliance, Health & Safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, while also fostering a proactive culture of safety and environmental responsibility across the organization. The successful candidate must be able to influence and drive positive EHS behavior within a growing organization.

The ideal candidate must:

- Be a self-starter, who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment;

- Proactively solve problems with exceptional communication skills;

- Have a strong background and understanding of EHS Regulations and systems;

- Be confident working with executives and dealing with high-level systems and operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and standards.

- Stay up to date on changes in regulations and industry best practices.

- Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance.

- Implement and maintain EHS management systems.

- Complete applicable compliance reporting as required by third parties.

Risk Management:

- Identify, assess, and mitigate environmental, health, and safety risks.

- Develop and implement risk management plans and procedures.

- Investigating accidents and incidents to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.

Training & Communication:

- Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees.

- Communicate EHS information and procedures to employees and stakeholders.

- Train on-site ‘safety-champions’ at each operating site and meet with them regularly.

- Promote a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

Program Development and Implementation:

- Develop and implement EHS Management System including policies, procedures, and performance indicators (proactive and reactive KPIs).

- Ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of EHS programs.

- Collaborate with other departments to integrate EHS into business operations.

Reporting & Documentation:

- Maintain accurate records of EHS activities, incidents, and audits.

- Prepare reports and presentations for management, regulators, and other stakeholders.

- Enhance reporting and co. culture by incorporating proactive measures such as good catches, leadership safety moments, etc.to be used together with reactive metrics such as reporting of injuries, near misses, etc. while monitoring, tracking, and reporting on same.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, human resources or a related field;

- 8+ years of experience in environmental, health and safety management;

- Experience in the energy industry is considered in asset;

- Additional relevant professional certifications would be an asset.

Required Skills:

- Knowledge: Strong knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations, standards, and best practices.

- Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate teams.

- Communication: Excellent presentation skills with the ability to distill complex data into clear insights.

- Analytical & Problem Solving: Skilled in data analysis, trend identification, and strategic decision-making.

- Interpersonal & Collaboration: Adept at building strong relationships and working effectively across teams.

- Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments.

- Attention to Detail: Highly organized with a meticulous approach to accuracy.

- Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.