ABOUT YORK1:

YORK1 is a leader in environmental and industrial services, delivering sustainable waste management solutions across Ontario. With a growing fleet and strong regional presence, we are committed to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Our culture is rooted in innovation and accountability. Join a company that invests in its people and positively impacts the communities we serve.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Environmental Health and Safety Manager plays a key leadership role in managing and advancing YORK1’s Environmental Health & Safety Management System across its operations. This position works closely with operational leaders to ensure compliance, foster a strong safety culture, and provide hands-on support across field-based functions including waste collection, transfer stations, transportation, telecom, and hydrovac services.
The ideal candidate will bring Health and Safety experience from the environmental services, trucking, or construction industries, with a strong understanding of field operations and regulatory requirements within these sectors. This role requires approximately 90% travel across various YORK1 locations in the GTA and Southern Ontario.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in Health & Safety, with exposure to multi-site, field-based operations within the environmental services, trucking, or construction industries
• Proven experience with COR and ISO 45001 safety management systems
• Strong knowledge of transportation safety practices, and regulatory frameworks
• Strong knowledge of ECA/MECP/TDG/Reg 347 Requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, manage competing priorities, and work independently in dynamic environmentsJob requirements are to be in field 90% of the time within GTA/Southern Ontario. Must be comfortable with extensive field travel (~90%) throughout the GTA and Southern Ontario

• Ensure corporate governance & due diligence requirements are adhered to in relation with relevant jurisdictions (OHSA / MTO / NSC / MECP)
• Support COR / ISO 45001 standards that are in place
• Work with / support internal key stakeholders such as Operations, Fleet & Maintenance
• Establish trusted relationships with operations leaders and frontline employees to gain a deep understanding of YORK1’s varied business units and safety needs
• Be highly visible across sites, offering “boots-on-the-ground” support to frontline teams, focusing on coaching, culture building, and real-time hazard mitigation
• Monitor the EHS program effectiveness through auditing and make recommendations as required
• Lead incident investigations and coordinate emergency response activities as required.
• Facilitating all necessary training through various platforms/tools including online & in-person training
• Facilitate, support and document remedial processes as required (disciplines, re-instruction, etc.)
• Actively drive a positive safety culture through consistent engagement, follow-through, and operational partnership