Health, Safety, Sustainability and Environment Director
at ABB

Job Description

Health, Safety, Sustainability and Environment DirectorTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

****Referral bonus premium $1,500.00**** The HSE & Security function sets Group-wide policies for health, safety, environment, security and crisis management which gives the fully accountable business their license to operate. It facilitates Group decision bodies and collaboration across the businesses, providing strategic guidance, governance and performance monitoring. The function also identifies and mitigates risks related to the corporate legal entity and is leading globally on security e.g., Crisis Management and Travel Risk Management. The HSE & Security function contributes to a vital competitive edge by supporting the business to capitalize on market opportunities, reduce risks and enabling business resilience for the benefit of our customers, employees and other stakeholders. This business partner role to the Business VP contributes to improving health, safety, sustainability and environment (HSSE) performance, helping the organization to deliver a high-performing culture through clear accountability and a skilled organization in the Motion business area in Canada.You will lead by example, applying your in-depth HSSE knowledge to provide solutions and advice to address a variety of issues. You will drive behavioral change through implementing the Group-wide system, training, and providing assistance from the Center of Expertise.
This is a position with global grade
11
Your responsibilities

• Empowering the management team to grasp obligations, liability and how to fulfil their roles according to HSE law and ABB Group policy, instructions and standards.
• Coaches, supports, and advises the leadership and line managers on HSE matters, reporting the performances of their respective organization across the ABB value chain.
• Creating and maintain an exemplary health and safety culture, as well as a strong focus on environment throughout Motion Canada.
• Stay abreast of sustainability regulations and standards, ensuring ABB's compliance and positioning the company as a leader in sustainable practices.
• Applies in-depth sustainability knowledge to coach and advise business leaders within the area of responsibility. Leads business-specific sustainability programs, as agreed.
• Lead initiatives to reduce ABB's carbon footprint through energy efficiency programs, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable practices.
• Engaging stakeholders to raise awareness of and win commitment to ABB Group sustainability objectives, and reporting on performance and progress.
• Reporting and investigating HSE incidents, gathering feedback and communicating lessons learned and best practices. Facilitating HSE risk assessments, ensuring all processes and corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensuring that the appropriate HSE equipment and tools are available and used, planning training for colleagues, and ensuring compliance with the Group management system.
• Planning and executing HSE, sustainability and corporate responsibility projects, managing resources and reporting on objectives and progress.
• Ensuring Motion Canada is audited according to the Group Assurance & Audit Program.

Your background

• 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar position, with experience working in a multinational company.
• Excellent knowledge of all applicable HSE laws, regulations and standards.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 standards, directives and specifications, OHSAS auditor's certification is an asset.
• Professional certifications in safety (CRSP, CSP, CIH, etc.) are an asset.
• Bilingualism is mandatory (French and English), as the role will require to support all of our Canadian employees.
• Ability to help department leaders implement preventive and corrective measures efficiently and to intervene promptly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relations abilities.
• Act as a change agent.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Accident insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. For the 8th year in a row, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's top employers by Forbes Magazine. Also named as Canada's Top 100 Employers, Montreal's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People, Canada's Greenest Employers and in 2021 Best Candidate Experience Award (CandE Award), ABB's culture and commitment are to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and supported. Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process. ABB's Military Reservist Policy offers Canada's Reserve Force members the flexibility to undergo military training and activities while maintaining job security, seniority, pay, benefits, and privileges as ABB employees, including up to 15 paid working days per year for training, as well as extended leave for operations both in Canada and abroad, ensuring seamless career integration with our nation's defense forces.

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