Job Title: Workplace Health and Safety Manager

Department: Environnement, Health and Safety

Reporting to: Plant Manager

Location: Johnstown, ON

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy

Greenfield is looking for an Environment Health and Safety Manager to join our growing team.

As a member of the facility leadership team, this position leads the EH&S; function by providing direction and support at all levels within the facility. This position will monitor, assess compliance, ensure tests are conducted and perform field investigations. The incumbent will determine sources and methods of controlling pollutants in air, water and soil. The individual will ensure that all plant EH&S; policies, guidelines and programs follow corporate / regulatory requirements.

Who We Are:

Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lower-carbon economy. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service to improve people’s lives and the health of the planet.

Why Join Greenfield?

We innovate, collaborate, and work with purpose. By unlocking the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet, our work has a positive impact on the environment around the world. We’re always looking for people who can bring new talents and experience to our team.

Who You Are:

Qualification Requirements

- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, or other engineering related fields.
- Specific training in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- CRSP Designation preferred
- Knowledgeable of environmental regulations, and work experience in environmental aspects and procedures
- Prior progressive work experience within an industrial plant environment is desired.

Personal Qualities

- A thinker, eager to learn, self-motivated and a self-starter.

Key Skills and Attributes

- Root cause analysis / Risk Assessment / Risk Based Mindset.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Mathematical calculations related to money, measurement, and data analysis. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to work well as part of a team. Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to Manage/Supervise Security Agency personnel and direct reports.

Job Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Within area of responsibility, develop, promote, and positively support goals and objectives in the areas of Safety, Environment, Product Quality and Consistency, Customer Service, ISO compliance, FSMA compliance, FEMAS compliance, FSSC, ISCC compliance, Internal Supplier Relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participates positively in and supports compliance of FEMAS, FSMA and any other food and feed safety standard.
- Lead the registration and maintenance of the EH&S; Management Systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and report on their effectiveness to Leadership.
- Participate in and oversee all internal and external audits for plant EH&S; systems.
- Develop, recommend, implement, and communicate policies and establish goals to assist the plant in meeting the requirements of corporate and governmental standards.
- Provide leadership and support for compliance to ISO and ISCC management system standards.
- Ensure all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are fulfilled.
- Responsible to carry out root cause analysis (RCA) and other process improvement events when necessary.
- Provide plant safety orientation for new employees, along with generic safety training for all employees and contractors as required.
- Oversight of the identification, development and tracking of EH&S; training across the facility.
- Responsible for environmental complaints-programs, record keeping, communication and response to concerns internally and externally.
- Arrange for collection samples of gases from smokestacks and other air samples and meteorological data to assist in evaluation of atmospheric pollutants.
- Coordinate the plant’s activities to ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health and Safety regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate the activities associated with the EH&S; Committee.
- Oversee the 3rd party Security Agency contract and activities.
- Planning and execution of budget activities related to the EHS function.
- Actively lead and participate in relevant activities related to Management System requirements.
- Report Environment, Health & Safety non-compliances to key stakeholders within the organization.
- Participate in Corporate Functional Team on EH&S; to share and establish best practices.
- Maintain and expand positive company image with Government agencies, employees and external customers.
- Promote a union-free environment through training, on-going communication and coaching.
- Provide performance feedback and development opportunities for all reports.
- Other duties and responsibilities aligned to business objectives and in support of our core principles.

Total Compensation & Care:

- Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance - $110,000 - $130,000
- Formal and informal training opportunities
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick time
- Vacation time exceeding industry standards
- Company funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities
- Meaningful and challenging work
- Curated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication

About Us We own and operate five distilleries, four specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D; centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency, quality control, custom formulation development, and ultimately customer satisfaction.

Core Principles

- Innovation: We are constantly seizing opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of our customers.
- Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. We work with partners to get the most out of our existing products, and to develop custom solutions for our customer requirements.
- Responsibility: Our commitment to give back to local communities in the US and Canada goes beyond the bottom line. We give back to the planet by processing renewable resources into low carbon fuels and chemicals.
- Agility: Our team is not only fast, we has the flexibility and creativity to pivot with customer needs to develop custom-made, on-time solutions.
- Discipline: At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while meeting the highest regulatory standards.

At Greenfield, people—not AI—make our hiring decisions. We use AI only for routine administrative support and never to screen candidates or determine outcomes. Every application is reviewed by our team, and if any step involves increased AI use, we’ll inform candidates in advance. We’re committed to responsible, transparent, and fair hiring practices.

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