Safety & Environment Manager
If you’re someone who sees safety as a culture to build, and much more than a rulebook to enforce, this role could be exactly what you’re looking for.
Maritime Paper Products LP is a dynamic, team-oriented company and is honored to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We believe that hiring the best people is a key part of our success. Providing excellence in both our packaging solutions and the relationships we build with our clients, we offer superior capabilities, including in-house graphic and structural design, platemaking, and manufacturing for retail-ready display. We support our customers through operations located in NS, NB, NL, and PE.
We’re looking for a Safety & Environment Manager to lead and evolve our safety culture across all facilities. You’ll spend time on the manufacturing floor and in the office, working alongside teams at every level. You will coach, influence, and collaborate.
What you’ll do
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Champion a positive, proactive safety culture across all facilities and leadership levels
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Lead and mentor the safety team, supporting their growth and building organizational capability
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Drive continuous improvement and training in safety programs, policies, and processes
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Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-through
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Lead or support preparation of responses and appeals related to safety violation citations
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Stay current on regulatory requirements across our jurisdictions and keep the team informed
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Conduct audits and inspections, analyze trends, and turn findings into actionable improvements
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Serve as the key contact during regulatory inspections and compliance reviews
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Deliver clear, timely communication to collaborators at all levels
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Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timely reporting of safety and incident data
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Embrace and leverage digital tools and emerging safety technologies to enhance how we work
What you bring
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Education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field (or equivalent experience)
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5-7 years of safety experience, ideally in a unionized manufacturing environment
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A professional safety designation is an asset
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A growth mindset - you’re curious, forward-thinking, and energized by change
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Strong knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation across jurisdictions
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The ability to influence and engage people at all levels with confidence and credibility
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Excellent communication and presentation skills - written, verbal, and in the room
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Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
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A collaborative, service-oriented approach - you show up, follow through, and respond promptly
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Comfort with technology and an appetite for digital innovation
Maritime Paper Products promotes career advancement opportunities across the Scotia Investments Family of Companies.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let our People & Culture team know - all information will be kept confidential.
Although we gratefully accept all applications, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
