Environment, Health, Safety Sr. Professional

About the role

Umicore is a global advanced materials and recycling group dedicated to reducing harmful emissions and giving unique properties to high-end applications. We develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life, focusing on automotive catalysts to help meet environmental standards worldwide.

Responsibilities

• EHS Leadership & Strategy: Lead EHS programs, establish objectives, monitor KPIs, and ensure corrective actions achieve sustainable results.
• Management Systems & Compliance: Maintain and improve ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Safety Culture & Capability Development: Foster a proactive safety culture, develop EHS capabilities, and integrate EHS principles into daily operations.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead and coach EHS specialists and cross-functional stakeholders, collaborate with site leadership, and develop EHS training programs.
• Industrial Hygiene & Risk Management: Oversee industrial hygiene monitoring, develop risk mitigation plans, and implement preventive initiatives.
• Training & Competency Development: Own EHS training programs, manage training matrices, and ensure employees have the necessary knowledge and resources to work safely.
• Program Governance: Manage core EHS programs, verify program effectiveness, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Incident Management: Lead incident investigations, ensure corrective actions are implemented, and promote continuous improvement.
• Emergency Preparedness & Response: Develop and maintain emergency response plans, conduct drills, and coordinate with external organizations.
• Stakeholder & Regulatory Relations: Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies and community stakeholders, ensuring inspection readiness and maintaining relationships.
• Project & Operational Support: Provide EHS guidance for site projects, manage budgets, and support operational excellence.
• Committee Leadership: Lead EHS committees, including the JHSC, ensuring actions are tracked, completed, and verified for effectiveness.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Metallurgy, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related technical discipline.
• Certifications: Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation preferred, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Internal Auditor training preferred, Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in an EHS role, demonstrating experience in EHS management systems, internal audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of chemical or metallurgical processes, risk-based process safety methodologies, proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, and ability to interpret regulations and standards.
• Personal Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, collaborative team player, and resilience in overcoming resistance to change.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of chemical or metallurgical processes and associated risks.
• Experience implementing and maintaining industrial safety programs.
• Knowledge of risk-based process safety methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications; Power BI experience is an asset.
• Ability to interpret regulations, standards, and technical requirements and apply them effectively in the workplace.

Skills

• Leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, "can-do" mindset.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural environment and partnering across all levels of an organization.
• Resilience and persistence in overcoming resistance to change.
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing others.
• Results-oriented with a strong commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

The position is additional and comes with a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $108,000 CAD, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

What We Offer

We offer a collaborative environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement. We provide equal opportunities for all employees and reward contributions with a competitive salary and benefits package.