Corporate Director of Health, Safety & Environment (USA)

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance effective 1st of month following start date 
• 401K 100% match at 5% after 90 days of employment 
• Health & wellness reimbursements 
• Employee & family assistance programs 
• Product purchase program 
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development 
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies 
• Relocation costs (if applicable) 

 

• Develop and execute Risk Reduction Strategies in concert with the Corporate Safety team and ICP sites that drive our Safety Culture forward
• Execute initiatives to reduce risk across Irving Consumer Products
• Lead and support all HS&E Specialists who are either direct or indirect reports with respect to safety systems and programs
• Drive accountability and consistency regarding safety system standards (KES) across sites and companies responsible. 
• Ensure risk reduction plans and activities are completed across all sites 
• Drive risk reduction across all sites to eliminate critical, high and serious risks
• Drive initiatives to ensure the Irving values around Health, Safety, and Environment are instilled in all employees and that safety culture is strong as part of our safety management system
• Perform site tours to ensure the safety management system and risk reduction is a priority at all sites and being driven by site management and supervision.  Work with sites and corporate team to execute yearly audits to identify opportunities
• Ensure safety system (Intelex) is effectively used, and corrective actions are addressed in a timely manner
• Monthly reporting of KPI’s and Monthly Updates on initiatives and progress to plan
• Ensure regulatory compliance in operations with respect to our safety systems and programs

• Post Secondary Education, CET, or equivalent. Engineering preferred
• 5+ years in a leadership role
• 10+ in the manufacturing industry
• CRSP, CHSC, CHSE, or equivalent and/or 5 years’ experience in Safety Leadership Role

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.