Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Join our team as an EHS Manager and help strengthen our culture of safety, health and environmental responsibility. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to lead our Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs and initiatives. This contract position is expected to end April 2028, with the possibility of extension.

This role is responsible for coordinating and maintaining all EHS programs, resolving audit findings, and being a resource to employees to ensure requirements are completed accurately and on time. The ideal candidate is an organized self-starter who is comfortable communicating with employees at all levels, implementing new policy requirements, following up with others to obtain outstanding information, and tracking items through to completion. Strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to keep multiple priorities moving forward are essential to success in this position.

What You Will Do

• Lead and develop a team of EHS professionals and stakeholders to assure compliance with applicable federal, provincial, local and company EH&S requirements.
• Partner with business-critical stakeholders, including RTX & Raytheon and functions through formal and ad-hoc processes.
• Understand and drive achievement of strategic business goals and priorities for RTX, Raytheon and local stakeholder teams and effectively support/lead/motivate the EH&S team to accomplish them.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies.
• Foster a highly effective EH&S program, improve and foster a collaborative, positive working environment.
• Identify & escape issues or barriers to success immediately and work effectively with stakeholders to develop / implement the strategy to remove them.
• Partner with business level and local leaders to streamline processes or resolve problems where EHS is a stakeholder.
• Recognize, evaluate, and control hazardous workplace conditions, and proactively influence safe behaviors to ensure safety and health of site employees.
• Execute initiatives, programs and documentation to ensure that required training is completed across EH&S disciplines.
• Prepare and manage EH&S documentation to achieve successful periodic validation of performance.
• Prepare & manage required permits or licenses and maintain positive relationships with regulatory authorities, as applicable.
• Maintain EH&S Management System conformance.
• Achieve and maintain consistent EH&S record keeping and documentation as required by Company regulatory policy.
• Lead incident investigations, drive analysis and root cause/corrective actions to understand injuries, near misses, and significant incidents and determine effective control and mitigation strategies.
• Interact with employees of all levels, promote relationships, learn the tasks employees perform and be known as an EH&S resource to the employees.
• Work toward building partnerships and influencing across assigned areas to provide actionable improvement programs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of EH&S strategic initiatives that drive continuous improvement.
• Support sustainability practices and programs in alignment with our long-term goals.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 3+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with identification and mitigation of EH&S hazards.
• Knowledge of appropriate regulatory requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Professional Certification in the EH&S field (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.).
• Previous experience managing a team.
• Previous experience partnering with functional leaders and solving problems across functions, including senior leadership.
• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects and programs in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate effective prioritization and implementation skills.
• Ability to provide clear, concise, and effective verbal communication.

What We Offer

• Collaborative & innovative work environment.
• Signing Bonus.
• Small town environment with urban comforts.

At Raytheon ELCAN, we offer more than just a job; we offer the opportunity to be part of a global team that is shaping the future of high-precision optical systems. We provide a collaborative and innovative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, job flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us and contribute to projects that push the boundaries of optics while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field.

Raytheon ELCAN is located in Midland Ontario, a community known for its technological advancements. Midland offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, making it an ideal place to work, grow, and belong.

This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government’s Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. In order to obtain the required security clearance, candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, and meet all other program requirements.

Raytheon ELCAN adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon ELCAN will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources.