IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Reporting to the Corporate HSE Manager, the Corporate HSE Leader will provide vision, leadership, and coaching for the HSE function across IKO’s North American operations.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary

• Competitive health, dental and insurance plans

• Competitive matched retirement savings program

• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion

• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing.

When You Join Us, You Will;

• Develop annual HSE goals, plans, KPIs, and continuous improvement projects

• Partner in the development of HSE strategic planning and site HSE plans. Assist in driving continuous improvement within HSE function throughout the organization

• Drive HSE strategy with plant leadership to foster a proactive HSE culture, compliance, and risk reduction. Lead and drive a culture change in the organization to a behavioral-based interdependent safety state

• Establish and drive the HSE operating system across North American operations.

• Ensure all North American manufacturing sites are compliant with external HSE regulations and internal HSE requirements and issues are identified and escalated through weekly interaction with operational site leadership

• Train and develop HSE talent and capability

• Conduct HSE and loss prevention audits and respond to legislative changes

• Represent the company in external HSE associations and committees

• Manage environmental permitting for existing and new sites

• Collaborate with operational directors to drive key initiatives and support the Plant Manager’s HSE goals for their site

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Bachelor’s degree in science/environmental, engineering, chemistry, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)

• 25-30% travel – Occasional travel to the US

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HSE experience in a multi-site environment, with demonstrated experience with scope and complexity of the company environment

• 2-3 years of leadership experience, including people management is an asset

• Experience in process safety management and leading HSE culture change in a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of Canada and US HSE laws, regulations, and permitting requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Valid driver’s license and clear driver abstract

• Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and / or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and / or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) are an asset

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.