03 Oct
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NFI Group
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Winnipeg
03 Oct
NFI Group
Winnipeg
Full-Time | Onsite | Permanent Millions of people rely on buses and motor coaches every day, and NFI Group helps make those journeys possible. Through our family of brands, we design, build, deliver, and support vehicles that help connect people and communities around the world. Our teams work together across manufacturing, engineering, customer care, service, supply chain, finance, human resources, marketing, and many other functions to create transportation solutions that are secure, accessible, and sustainable.
Every role at NFI Group helps move people forward. As the Senior Manager of Environment Health and Safety, you lead a dedicated team of EHS Professionals in both US and Canadian regulatory environments, ensuring smooth daily operations and the advancement of policies and procedures across NFI facilities. Reporting to the Group Director, Safety Environment and Compliance, the role involves providing guidance and leadership to foster a safety-conscious culture while aligning our EHS Management system with ISO Standards.
Your expertise includes navigating regulatory frameworks on both sides of the border, encompassing organizations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the US and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) in Canada, to uphold standards of safety and compliance. You will collaborate closely with Functional Managers to develop and implement proactive programs focused on prevention and continuous improvement. You will oversee performance metrics and corrective actions, ensuring regulatory compliance across our business units.
As the Senior Manager, you are instrumental in elevating our organization's EHS practices, being responsible for ICFR/ICSR internal controls, and driving initiatives that prioritize both compliance and the well-being of our workforce. Be part of a team whose work helps connect people and communities every day. Contribute to innovative transportation solutions that make travel safer, more accessible, and more sustainable.
Earn competitive wages and receive a comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility.
Registered Pension
Plan with generous company match.
Enjoy vacation time, paid holidays, and programs that support team member well-being and work-life balance. Access on-the-job training in a continuous learning environment.
Lead and mentor a team of EHS Professionals across US and Canadian facilities, providing necessary support and direction to address EHS issues effectively. Collaborate with other Senior EHS Managers to standardize practices and procedures across business units, fostering consistency and best practices. Identify and resolve management system process issues within the organization, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and propose improvements to policies, programs, and procedures to improve the effectiveness of EHS Operations. Lead the development and implementation of proposals and new program development, ensuring best practice identification and transfer among facilities. Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements according to local regulatory frameworks, establishing and enforcing policies and processes accordingly.
Liaise with Management Groups at all levels to achieve business objectives through effective environment, health and safety management, with focus on program, policy, and practice adherence. Oversee emergency and hazard response activities, as well as EHS investigations, ensuring thorough reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Support workers' compensation claims management programs, providing guidance and assistance as needed.
Advise on production activities and facility initiatives to ensure compliance with EHS regulations, facilitating education, training, and certification programs. This may include monitoring waste management activities, including air emissions, hazardous waste disposal, and water discharge programs,
and ensuring compliance and accurate reporting. Support the development and maintenance of management system auditing tools, overseeing internal audit programs to address deviations and report performance.
Drive continuous improvement of the EHS Management system based on ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements, supporting ISO registration activities. Assist in operational integration and coordination of Global HR Safety and Environmental Strategy under the guidance of the SEC Group Director. Maintain documentation structure of the EHS Management system, ensuring accessibility, alignment, and control.
Degree or diploma in environmental science, occupational health, engineering, or related fields, as well as equivalent certifications like Certified Safety Professional (CSP/CRSP), hold significant value. Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices in a manufacturing setting. This necessitates a comprehensive grasp of OSHA standards for workplace safety in the US, complemented by familiarity with Canadian regulations from Health Canada and CCOHS.
Proficiency in First Aid, CPR, and AED procedures.
Experience in planning, conducting, and tracking EHS Compliance and hazard assessments. Familiarity with Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and GAP Analysis techniques. Capability in planning, creating, and delivering EHS training programs. Up to 20% of travel is required in this position.
Standard Work Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM– 4:00 PM Every day, our buses, coaches, parts, technology, and services help connect people. Across our family of brands, thousands of team members work together to design, build, deliver, and support transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, reliable, and sustainable. Whether you're building vehicles on the production floor, supporting customers, developing new technologies, or helping our business grow, your work helps keep communities moving.
Our values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Sustainability guide everything we do.
📌 Senior Manager of Environment Health and Safety (Winnipeg)
🏢 NFI Group
📍 Winnipeg