Manager, Health, Safety and Environment

Manager, Health, Safety and Environment - Bradford, Onsite
Employment type: 15-month Contract, Full Time

Salary: $90,000-95,000 CAD annually

A little about us

Hi, we're Aurora Cannabis, and we're so excited to meet you! We're a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives. Our diverse team brings their best every day, making Aurora the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our high-quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family - from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael '71, and Whistler. Our collective passion for the industry defines what we call our "A-Team." We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions. We think BIG, act BOLD, and execute with PURPOSE in all that we do.

Job summary

Reporting to the Director of HSE, the HSE Manager is responsible for the development, organization, deployment, administration, and monitoring of all Health and Safety programs within the facility, focusing on prevention and enforcing policies to establish a culture of health and safety. The role ensures thorough implementation and execution of HSE-related programs and processes and ensures all H&S programs comply with company and regulatory requirements.

Major Responsibilities / Duties

1. Nurture a safe and healthy environment for our River facility by providing leadership and expertise on all HSE matters.
2. Ensure compliance with, and continual improvement of, Aurora's HSE management system, including the development and updating of safe operating procedures for equipment and operations.
3. Act as a subject matter expert to support facility leadership in EHS matters that affect the business.
4. Participate in the investigation of workplace incidents.
5. Ensure all HSE incidents are properly documented and appropriate corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
6. Regularly review incident data to determine injury/risk trends and establish action plans as needed.
7. Support and assist with activities related to workers' compensation claims, including return-to-work plans.
8. Support HR by providing relevant information, documentation, and follow-up as required for claims management.
9. Schedule and support monthly JHSC meetings, including monthly workplace inspections.
10. Ensure tools and equipment in the facilities meet industry standards, are installed properly, and are regularly inspected as required.
11. Provide site support by attending department safety meetings, completing inspections, facilitating training, and creating communications as needed.
12. Conduct orientation and H&S training for new hires.
13. Conduct proactive assessments to evaluate workplace hazards and opportunities.
14. Work closely with leadership to drive and strengthen safety culture by resolving concerns and identifying opportunities for improvements, including maintaining a visible presence in the facility.
15. Support or visits may be required on an as-needed basis to other sites within Canada.

Education & Experience

1. Post-secondary education - Diploma or Degree in a program relating to safety preferred.
2. CRSP designation is an asset.
3. Minimum 5 years of HSE experience.
4. 2+ years management level experience preferred.
5. Experience in Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, or Food Production is considered an asset.
6. Strong organizational and time management skills.
7. Focus on customer service, building relations with functional and key stakeholders.

Why you'll love working at Aurora

• Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work environment with flexible working hours, compressed work weeks, paid sick and vacation time.
• Total rewards: Competitive salary, stock options, an RRSP program, annual bonuses, and a health and personal care spending account.
• Benefits: Employee benefits package including employer-paid health and dental care premiums, life insurance and LTD policies, and a medical cannabis coverage program.
• Life-long learning: Access to a tuition assistance program, virtual learning activities, and annual performance reviews.
• Perks: Corporate perks including employee discounts, company SWAG, paid volunteer time, modern technology, and snacks and beverages at all office locations.
• Team: A diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment.

Diversity and inclusion

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves.

Next steps

Think you have what it takes to join our team? Apply today by submitting your resume along with salary expectations through our website.