Posted 9 Oct 2026 · Other
Job description
Job Description
Job Summary
The EHS Manager is responsible for directly supporting the VWTS Oakville business (approximately 600 employees) with all environmental, health, and safety aspects of Veolia's facility in Oakville, Ontario. This site serves as a key engineering, manufacturing, and distribution hub for Municipal & Industrial Water Solutions. The team specializes in designing, fabricating, and servicing advanced water treatment, wastewater treatment, and chemical feed systems for clients across North America.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage EHS employee engagement activities and provide leadership to programs that instill a safety-first mindset, as well as ensure compliance
Analyze data to proactively assess health and safety challenges, and to develop approaches to control risks; monitor and document EHS activities and corrective action plans to completion
Initiate, improve, and lead the integration of EHS policies, programs, and practices into the business; ensure all employee and contractor training is completed, documented, and maintained
Manage activities, which drive compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate EHS laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines; maintain expert knowledge of existing and proposed regulations
Support the Management of Change Program, by participating in critical business reviews and conducting safety Inspections
Qualifications
Key Characteristics:
Passion for environmental, health, and safety-related matters
Enthusiastic trainer
Organized and attentive to details
Self-motivated
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Experience implementing EHS programs and achieving measurable goals, with exempt and nonexempt employees
Ability to lead change, work in a fast pace environment and operate independently to deliver business results
Experience working with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, including environmental applications and renewals
Experience developing and implementing programs to drive employee engagement in and ownership of EHS
Prior operational experience of business continuity planning and incident management
Ability to work with remote cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and listening)
Effective presentation skills
Education & Experience:
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or Environmental Science
At least 7 years of experience in EHS management at a manufacturing facility
Up to 10% travel involved to assist at local sites
Preferred
Certified Safety Professional
Additional Information
Why Veolia?
Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive leadership development, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection while leading a talented team.
Ready to advance your leadership career while making a difference in water treatment and sustainability? Apply today!
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.
Compensation:
The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $100,000 - $130,000
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:
We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
Vacancy Status:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company, and no fee will be due.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
Company Description
Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.
Pay, skills & work eligibility
Compensation
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Location, eligibility & working hours
- Listed work location
- Oakville, ON, Canada
- Visa sponsorship
- Not stated clearly
- Relocation support
- Not stated clearly
- Working hours / time zone
- Not stated clearly
Remote does not automatically mean work from any country. A location match does not confirm work authorization, sponsorship or relocation eligibility.
Requirements at a glance
Experience mentioned: 7+ years
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Location & work arrangement
Listed work locations
- 3239 Dundas Street West, Oakville, ON, L6M 4B2, Canada