Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job Summary

Compensation : $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish the safety standards for the Brantford plant consistent with or exceeding MTI, Ontario OSHA (Canadian Provincial requirements), and other local standards.
• Ensure a high level of compliance within all provincial, regional, and local standards, such as the Ministry of Environment (MOE) and the City of Brantford, as well as ensuring environmental compliance within all global environmental regulations.
• Develop an immediate short-term and multi-year plan to drive continuous improvement with specific and actionable steps for near term implementation
• Lead and drive the Brantford plant organization’s implementation and improvement of key sustainability metrics
• Provide analysis of EHS performance metrics to the site leadership and management in collaboration with Global Pet Care EHS director to deepen understanding as well as provide improvement recommendations
• Provide assessment and recommendations for the continuous improvement of the safety culture within the designated plant
• Establish and maintain the EHS training process for the designated plant to ensure that training is conducted in an effective manner and in compliance with regulatory agency and MTI requirements
• Ensure regulatory compliance at assigned plants, including all EHS permits.
• Oversee the management of hazardous waste and air pollution activities at the plant and other sites if needed
• Review and approve all new equipment, process changes and chemical changes for EHS impacts for the site
• Establish processes to keep abreast of proposed changes to existing laws with regard to their possible effects on all facilities, especially the plant, and act with site leadership or plant management to address these items on a proactive basis, as needed
• Ensure corrective actions on any items of improvement from third party inspections (e.g., MOE, MOL, etc.) are brought to the Company’s attention and tracked to completion
• Lead new hire and annual refresher Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) training
• Lead the Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings and activities to ensure consistent implementation of safety initiatives and act as the main point of contact for data requests and administrative purposes
• Establish and oversee various plant EHS inspection processes identifying potential safety hazards, compliance issues and ensure timely correction of all items noted
• Coordinate and support investigations and root cause analysis for injuries, releases, regulatory deviations, near miss incidents and property damage incidents
• Ensure a contractor safety management process (including periodic inspections and correction of violations) is in place and meets all regulatory and company requirements
• Conduct safety analyses on job functions and work with site management and employees to reduce and manage risk
• Interface with regulatory agencies and assist in negotiation of permit requirements and other regulatory initiatives
• Ensure that safety reviews are conducted for all new process equipment and projects and that they are properly installed
• Work with the Plant Managers to field and respond to neighborhood concerns regarding dust, noise, etc.
• Provide oversight to environmental remediation efforts as necessary for the area of assignment in collaboration with the Global BU EHS director
• Provide oversight and support for the sustainability report data collection process
• Performing and maintaining the industrial hygiene program
• Other duties as assigned

Continuous Improvement / Lean

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About Us

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services.

Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation.

We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers.

We put people at the center of everything we do working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly.

What We Offer

Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

We use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools , to support certain aspects of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing applications, identifying candidates whose qualifications align with the role, scheduling interviews, or improving the overall efficiency and consistency of our hiring process.

AI tools do not make final hiring decisions . All employment decisions are reviewed and confirmed by qualified human decision‑makers.

We are committed to using AI responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws in Ontario and Canada , including privacy, human rights, and accessibility legislation. We take reasonable measures to ensure that AI tools are used in a fair, transparent, and non‑discriminatory manner.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, or if you have questions about the use of AI in recruitment, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Reason for Posting

Current vacancy.

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