We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a hybrid opportunity. We are looking for the candidate to be onsite 4 days a week with 1 day from home.

The Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Program Manager will provide on-site OHS and EHS support for a high technology customer to support a dynamic and developing global OHS program.  The OHS Program Manager will own safety programs from development to implementation and management of the program. 

The right candidate for this role must not have a rigid approach to safety, but must be adaptable, creative, and collaborative, with a keen ability to build relationships, prioritize tasks, and satisfy multiple stakeholders’ needs.  This role will serve on a team of safety professionals, each with their own expertise.

• Owns the development, implementation, and management of safety programs
• Provides expert advice and consultation to stakeholders for implementing hazard controls, safety training, compliance to local, state, federal, and company standards, and other relevant topics.
• Performs Industrial Hygiene (IH) Monitoring.
• Conducts incident and injury investigations, risk assessments, audits, walkthroughs, and inspections.
• Acts as brand ambassador for SGS values and expertise

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.  Degrees in other fields will also be considered, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the Occupational Health & Safety field OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Occupational Health & Safety industry experience
• High technology industry experience

Preferred:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Experience in consulting

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively in high pressure, high volume, high growth environment, balancing several assignments concurrently with different deadlines
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in person, on phone, and via email with diverse group of stakeholders
• Professional credibility, preferable through an understanding of the environmental, industrial hygiene, and/or high technology industries
• Possesses strong cross-team/ group/ org collaboration skills; ability to foresee and analyze project risks, develop risk management plan and mitigate subsequent issues.

Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year 

Some benefit highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision 
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility 

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process.  Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.