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HSE Manager, Canada

(2616) Sanofi Vaccines Canada Ltd.

Location: Toronto, CA-ON
Work arrangement: On-site
Job type: Full-time
Pay: CA$102,600 – CA$152,600 / year
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About this role

Reference no. R2877567

Position title: HSE Manager, Canada

Department: Environment H&S

Location: Toronto, ON

About the job

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.

Executive Summary:

The HSE Manager for Canada is a strategic leader accountable for driving world-class health, safety, and environmental performance across Commercial Operations and Digital HUB environments — directly enabling Sanofi's mission of *chasing the miracles of science*. Grounded in Sanofi's core values of Aim Higher, Act for Patients, Be Bold, and Lead Together, this role ensures full compliance with Canada's rigorous federal and provincial HSE and environmental regulations while embedding a proactive, people-centered safety culture. By championing Leading Safety principles and Road Safety programs, the HSE Manager protects employees, communities, and the environment — creating the conditions for Sanofi Canada to deliver on its patient and business commitments.

Key Stakeholders:

Internal

Commercial Operations Leadership Team
Digital HUB Management
Global HSE Team
Field Sales Teams
People & Culture & Legal
Facilities Management
Finance

External

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Health Canada
Provincial Environmental & Labour Authorities
Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE)
HSE Consultants & Auditors
Emergency Response Agencies

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities:

Strategy & Governance – Develop and continuously evolve the HSE strategy for Commercial Operations and Digital HUB, aligned with Sanofi's global standards and Canadian regulations; lead governance frameworks, performance reporting, and executive engagement, representing HSE on the Commercial Operations Leadership Team.
Regulatory Compliance – Ensure proactive compliance with Canadian federal/provincial HSE legislation (CEPA, Canada Labour Code Part II, Species at Risk Act, provincial OHS/environmental acts), including permits, licenses, and mandatory reporting.
CEPA Reporting & Database Ownership – Own and submit CEPA declarations and data on Sanofi's behalf, maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the organization's CEPA database.
Environmental Compliance Management – Manage programs covering waste, air emissions, water, hazardous materials, and sustainability reporting; lead impact assessments and regulatory submissions; build strong relationships with ECCC, Health Canada, and provincial agencies (Ontario MECP, Québec MELCCFP).
HSE Program Design – Establish fit-for-purpose HSE standards for CommOps and Digital HUB sites, including ergonomic programs, mental health/psychological safety initiatives (with P&C), and facility safety/emergency preparedness/business continuity plans.
Safety Culture Leadership – Champion "Leading Safety" principles through visible leadership, coaching, safety observations, near-miss reporting, and engagement at all organizational levels.
Road Safety Program – Develop and execute a comprehensive road safety program for commercial fleet and field teams, covering driver behavior, vehicle standards, journey management, and fatigue risk.
Risk Assessment & Incident Investigation – Conduct HSE risk assessments across all activities, track mitigation measures, and lead incident investigations using structured root cause methodologies (TapRooT, 5-Why) with shared learnings and corrective actions.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting – Track, analyze, and report HSE metrics/KPIs to leadership, manage the incident reporting system, and ensure timely regulatory notifications.

About you

Required Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Sciences, Engineering, or related field

Professional Experience

Minimum 3 years of progressive HSE experience with some leadership experience
Strong, current knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial HSE and environmental regulations
Proven experience managing CEPA (Canadian Environmental Protection Act) declarations, data submissions, and regulatory reporting is desired
Solid knowledge of environmental regulatory matters, with the technical understanding required to accurately manage and interpret CEPA-related reporting.

Certifications & Licenses

CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional), CIH, CSP, or equivalent recognized designation is highly desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Professional Experience:

Experience in commercial, office, or non-manufacturing HSE environments
Experience supporting Digital, Technology, or knowledge-based work environments
Proven track record in Road Safety programs for field-based commercial teams

Certifications & Licenses:

Familiarity with ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks

Technical Knowledge:

Canadian HSE regulatory framework — federal and provincial
Environmental management systems
Occupational health & safety management systems
Risk assessment and hazard identification methodologies
Incident investigation and root cause analysis (TapRooT, 5-Why)
Behavioral safety programs
Road Safety management and fleet safety standards
HSE data analytics, metrics, and performance reporting
Emergency response planning and crisis management
Sustainability, ESG frameworks, and environmental reporting
Ergonomics and workplace wellness programs
Mental health and psychological safety in the workplace

Working Environment:

Primary Location

Office-based, Canada — with regular field visits to commercial locations and Digital HUB sites

Travel

Approximately 30–40% across Canada

Availability

Occasional after-hours availability required for incident response or emergency situations

Physical Requirements

Ability to conduct site inspections, safety audits, and field observations

Language

Bilingual (English/French) strongly preferred, given the bilingual nature of Canadian

Why Choose Us?

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs.

This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.

AI Usage

"Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation.

Information collected and processed by the Company’s Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal,  [Data Subject Rights Webform](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprivacyportal-eu.onetrust.com%2Fwebform%2Fdd85e611-5592-4331-b346-b8739f63f687%2Fa02f5bbc-d820-431e-8549-50e9994da67b&data=05%7C02%7CJeff.Cabador%40sanofi.com%7Cbea100e8d319434e663b08de4c73ab48%7Caca3c8d6aa714e1aa10e03572fc58c0b%7C0%7C0%7C639032257274746703%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=T2Zyl1CLQ%2BSUgiVu5lCX5FFYw539%2B9ALHh5R%2BgnetsA%3D&reserved=0).

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Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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Pursue *progress*, discover *extraordinary*

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our [ALL IN video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at [sanofi.com](https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness)!

*North America Applicants Only*

The salary range for this position is:

102,600.00 - 152,600.00 (Includes target bonus)

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefits programs, and additional benefits information can be found through the (CA)[LINK](https://myflex-benefits.ca/en/home/)OR (US) [LINK](https://benefits.sanofiusallwell.com/fleet/public/index/ba511bf8-5c32-4828-9861-ab985fffab90/?cid=sanofi).

La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est la suivante:

102,600.00 - 152,600.00 (Comprend le bonus cible)

La rémunération finale sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée, des compétences, du lieu de travail et d'autres facteurs pertinents. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise, et des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées via le [lien](https://myflex-benefits.ca/fr/home/)

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world.

Discover more about us visiting [www.sanofi.com](http://www.sanofi.com) or via our movie [We are Sanofi](https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo)

Start a career that makes a difference.

Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug-discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities.

This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

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CA$102,600 – CA$152,600 / year

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