R HSE Manager, Canada
Location: Toronto, ON
About the job
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
Executive Summary:
The HSE Manager for Canada is a strategic leader accountable for driving world-class health, safety, and environmental performance across Commercial Operations and Digital HUB environments — directly enabling Sanofi's mission of chasing the miracles of science. Grounded in Sanofi's core values of Aim Higher, Act for Patients, Be Bold, and Lead Together , this role ensures full compliance with Canada's rigorous federal and provincial HSE and environmental regulations while embedding a proactive, people-centered safety culture. By championing Leading Safety principles and Road Safety programs, the HSE Manager protects employees, communities, and the environment — creating the conditions for Sanofi Canada to deliver on its patient and business commitments.
Key Stakeholders:
Internal
Commercial Operations Leadership Team
Digital HUB Management
Global HSE Team
Field Sales Teams
People & Culture & Legal
Facilities Management
Finance
External
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Health Canada
Provincial Environmental & Labour Authorities
Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE)
HSE Consultants & Auditors
Emergency Response Agencies
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven;, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together,



we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities:
Strategy & Governance – Develop and continuously evolve the HSE strategy for Commercial Operations and Digital HUB, aligned with Sanofi's global standards and Canadian regulations; lead governance frameworks, performance reporting, and executive engagement, representing HSE on the Commercial Operations Leadership Team.
Regulatory Compliance – Ensure proactive compliance with Canadian federal/provincial HSE legislation (CEPA, Canada Labour Code Part II, Species at Risk Act, provincial OHS/environmental acts), including permits, licenses, and mandatory reporting.
CEPA Reporting & Database Ownership – Own and submit CEPA declarations and data on Sanofi's behalf, maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the organization's CEPA database.
Environmental Compliance Management – Manage programs covering waste, air emissions, water, hazardous materials, and sustainability reporting; lead impact assessments and regulatory submissions; build strong relationships with ECCC, Health Canada, and provincial agencies (Ontario MECP, Québec MELCCFP).
HSE Program Design – Establish fit-for-purpose HSE standards for Comm Ops and Digital HUB sites, including ergonomic programs, mental health/psychological safety initiatives (with P&C;), and facility safety/emergency preparedness/business continuity plans.




Safety Culture Leadership – Champion "Leading Safety" principles through visible leadership, coaching, safety observations, near-miss reporting, and engagement at all organizational levels.
Road Safety Program – Develop and execute a comprehensive road safety program for commercial fleet and field teams, covering driver behavior, vehicle standards, journey management, and fatigue risk.
Risk Assessment & Incident Investigation – Conduct HSE risk assessments across all activities, track mitigation measures, and lead incident investigations using structured root cause methodologies (Tap Roo T, 5-Why) with shared learnings and corrective actions.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting – Track, analyze, and report HSE metrics/KPIs to leadership, manage the incident reporting system, and ensure timely regulatory notifications.
About you
Required Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Sciences, Engineering, or related field
Professional Experience
At least 3 years in an HSE leadership or management role
Minimum 5–8 years of Progressive HSE experience
Strong, current knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial HSE and environmental regulations
Proven experience managing CEPA (Canadian Environmental Protection Act) declarations, data submissions, and regulatory reporting is mandatory.
Solid knowledge of environmental regulatory matters, with the technical understanding required to accurately manage and interpret CEPA-related reporting.
Certifications & Licenses
CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Qualified), CIH , CSP , or equivalent recognized designation is highly desired.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education
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