Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Manager
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You may think you don’t already know us, but our paths have definitely crossed before! From the water bottle in your hand, to the lamp lighting up your room, to even the t-shirt on your back; chances are each of these items were produced using one of Atlas Copco’s industry leading air compressors. That’s right, compressed air is EVERYWHERE, and we are thrilled to have customers across all industries; medical, textiles, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing and many more… in over 180 countries across the globe! We like to think of ourselves as a Leader in the industry and encourage our employees to think the same!
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The SHEQ Manager is responsible for leading the implementation, continuous improvement, and sustainability of Safety, Health, Environment, Energy, and Quality (SHEQ) programs across our Canadian operations.
In this strategic leadership role, you will drive a high-performance safety culture by guiding and developing the local SHEQ team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational excellence. You will champion best practices, foster employee engagement, and embed SHEQ principles into all aspects of the business.
Reporting directly to the President & General Manager of Atlas Copco Compressors Canada, the SHEQ Manager is a key member of the senior leadership team.
Main responsibilities include:
- Monitor SHEQ performance, KPIs, action plans and identify improvement opportunities
- Recommend corrective actions and drive continuous improvement
- Align division with Atlas Copco Group SHEQ targets and policies
- Track sustainability metrics and support reporting
- Own the Integrated Management System (IMS) including ISO standards: ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) and ISO 50001 (Energy)
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and internal standards
- Support audits, certifications and process improvement
- Develop and strengthen safety culture across the business
- Lead the investigation and follow up on incidents and accidents
- Lead risk identification and mitigation actions
- Participate in work environment committees and lead discussions
- Present SHEQ performance to management and business boards
- Drive awareness and training programs in safety and compliance
- Act as internal expert and advisor on SHEQ matters
- Hold authority to stop work if there is risk to life, health and environment
- Supporting in other related tasks and projects
- Complying with the organization’s environmental, health & safety, recycling, sustainability efforts and quality assurance policies and standards
What will help you succeed in your new role
- Minimum 5 years experience in SHEQ, HSE, or similar roles in industrial/engineering environments
- Strong knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001)
- Experience leading audits, certifications, and compliance programs
- Demonstrated track record in incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Experience driving continuous improvement and performance (KPIs, action plans)
- Background in risk assessment, hazard identification, and mitigation
- Strong leadership capabilities and proven ability to lead and direct a team
- Experience delivering training and leading safety culture initiatives
- Strong communication skills in English and French are preferred. French language skills would be a strong asset.
What you can expect from us
- Base salary + 20% annual performance bonus
- Company Car or Monthly Vehicle Allowance
- Health Care, Dental, Life & Disability plan
- 24/7 Virtual Medical Consultations (Telus Health)
- Company Pension Plan starting at up to 4.5%
- 3-weeks starting paid vacation, 5 sick day, 5 flex days, 1 floating holiday per year
- Summer Friday Schedule from May to August
- $600 subsidy towards physical wellness materials, at-home equipment, fitness memberships, etc.
- 35-hour work week with flexible working hours and work-from-home flexibility
- Total tuition reimbursement for courses related to employment
- Monthly Internet Reimbursement up to $60 per month
- And much more…
Job location
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Saint-Laurent office in Quebec, Canada.
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