Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – International Operations in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – International Operations based in Canada.

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager will lead the development, governance, and continuous improvement of a global EHS framework supporting complex international aviation operations.
This role is responsible for ensuring consistent safety standards, regulatory alignment, and risk management practices across multiple regions and operating environments.
You will work closely with operational leaders and regional EHS teams to strengthen safety culture and drive measurable improvements.
The position combines strategic oversight, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration in a highly regulated industry.
You will influence global policies, support assurance activities, and provide executive-level insights into EHS performance and risks.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping maintain world-class safety standards across international operations.

The EHS Manager will oversee global safety, health, and environmental programs by establishing standards, monitoring performance, and supporting operational teams in maintaining compliance and continuous improvement.

• Develop, maintain, and govern a standardized global EHS management framework aligned with aviation risks, regulatory requirements, and organizational safety objectives.
• Provide guidance and standardization support to regional EHS teams, ensuring consistent implementation of policies, procedures, tools, and reporting practices.
• Monitor EHS performance, compliance trends, and risk indicators across international operations, escalating significant issues and non-conformities when required.
• Create and improve global EHS policies, procedures, minimum standards, and internal controls while balancing global consistency with local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure alignment of EHS practices across aviation maintenance, ground operations, facilities, hazardous materials management, ergonomics, and contractor safety activities.
• Identify and assess workplace health, safety, and environmental risks and support the implementation of effective mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate EHS incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action processes while monitoring progress toward resolution.
• Maintain compliance registers and oversee alignment with applicable international, national, and local EHS regulations and industry best practices.
• Support audit and assurance activities by preparing documentation, coordinating site readiness, and ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.
• Deliver consolidated EHS reporting, trend analysis, and risk insights to leadership teams and governance committees.
• Promote a strong safety culture through coaching, awareness initiatives, training programs, and collaboration with operational stakeholders.
• Partner with safety, quality, risk, maintenance, and operational teams to strengthen governance and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is an experienced EHS professional with strong knowledge of international safety frameworks, risk management, and operational environments. You bring the ability to influence stakeholders globally and drive consistent standards across complex organizations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification preferred, such as NEBOSH, IOSH, CRSP, CSP, or equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive EHS experience within aviation, industrial, manufacturing, or operational environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing EHS programs across international locations or multi-site organizations.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and standardize global policies, procedures, and safety frameworks.
• Strong understanding of EHS regulations, risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation, audits, and compliance management.
• Familiarity with management systems such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 is an asset.
• Experience supporting safety management systems and integrating EHS practices into operational environments.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to collaborate across multicultural and matrixed teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, reporting, and presentation skills, including experience communicating with senior leadership.
• Ability to support security clearance requirements applicable to the role.

• Opportunity to contribute to global safety initiatives within a highly specialized aviation environment.
• Flexible work schedule and remote work opportunities.
• Attractive benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams across global operations.
• A workplace culture built around service, integrity, excellence, and teamwork.
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on safety standards and operational excellence.