Position Snapshot:

Business areas: Nestlé Canada

Job title: Safety, Health, & Environment Team Leader-In person

Location: 72 Sterling Rd, Toronto, ON M6R 2B6​ 

Compensation Range: $71, 000 - $85,000

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.  

Position Summary

We are looking for a Safety, Health and Environment Team Leader based at our Sterling road factory reporting into the Safety, Health and Environment Manager. This position is an existing vacancy. 

A day in the life of the Safety, Health and Environment Team Leader

The SHE Team Leader plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and engaged factory environment in a fast paced environment. This position supports incident management, regulatory compliance, hazard control, audits, training, and continuous improvement of SHE systems. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong technical ability, attention to detail, and the ability to influence and coach cross‑functional teams.

You will also:

• Provide technical expertise and support for implementing and maintaining HSE programs/systems throughout Company.               

• Deliver safety onboarding and ongoing training for employees and Team Leaders (LOTO, PTW, high hazard tasks, emergency response, etc.).
• Provides assistance to the Team Leaders in incident investigations, identifying root causes, reporting, documentation, and follow-up, and ensures corrective actions are closed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and participate in monthly JHSC inspections and meetings  

• Participation in daily operational review meetings on the production floor, promotes safety objectives and goals, and fosters good relationships to gain commitment from all employees       

• Support adherence to all company health, safety and environmental standards, policies and procedures while maintaining on-going knowledge of local, provincial, and federal guidelines.                             
• Seeks continuous improvement to safety programs by assisting in monthly departmental safety inspections, periodic and annual audits, and the implementation of subsequent action plans.
• Maintain and update SHE procedures, safety standards, and compliance documentation.
• Support emergency response preparedness, including drills, evacuation plans, and coordination with external responders.
• Participate in ISO 45001 and 14001 as well as Nestle Internal audits.
• Conduct workplace inspections and internal audits to identify risks and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor safety performance trends and support action plans for continuous improvement.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, QA, Facilities, and contractors to ensure safe work practices and hazard controls.
• Maintain accurate SHE records and ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

• Other duties may be assigned

What will make you successful?

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a manufacturing SHE role.
• Strong understanding and application of the OH&S Act and Regulations and ISO 45001/14001 systems.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting workplace investigations and root cause analysis is required.
• Strong time management, planning and organizational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication, report-writing and presentation skills; critical thinking , problem-solving and negotiation skills
• High attention to detail; ability to analyse trends and drive proactive action plans.
• Strong analytical skills and MS-office experience.
• Ability to coach Team Leaders and frontline employees on safe behaviours and compliance.

• Capacity to work efficiently with minimal supervision, while thriving in a team-oriented environment.

• Ability to have bold and courageous conversations.
• Flexible to work different shifts as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships