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RB Global Inc. · 21 hours ago

Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (North America)

RB Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager for Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) in North America. This role serves as the regional authority for EHS strategy, governance, and risk management, ensuring compliance and promoting a culture of safety and environmental excellence across the company's North American operations.

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Jennifer McGettigan, CPHR (She/Her)
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Responsibilities

Define and execute the North American EHS strategy aligned with global priorities. Translate corporate objectives into regional plans with measurable performance outcomes
Ensure full compliance with U.S. and Canadian EHS regulations across all sites. Maintain governance systems to monitor risk, regulatory changes, and required corrective actions
Oversee air, water, waste, chemical, and hazardous materials permitting and reporting. Ensure adherence to environmental management systems and corporate sustainability requirements
Conduct regular audits, inspections, and assessments to evaluate compliance with environmental, health, safety and security standards and identify areas for improvement
Foster a culture of safety by promoting employee engagement, awareness, and training programs to enhance safety performance and reduce workplace incidents
Develop and manage regional EHS KPIs, dashboards, and leading indicators. Ensure accuracy of EHS data for regulatory filings, ESG disclosures, and executive reporting
Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses to determine the underlying causes of accidents or environmental incidents, and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence. Provide senior leaders with data-driven risk insights and mitigation recommendations
Support regional implementation of corporate climate, waste, emissions, and energy goals. Collaborate with global ESG teams to ensure high-quality environmental and sustainability data
Implement a culture of continuous improvement in environmental health and safety practices. Monitor key performance indicators, conduct trend analysis, and identify opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and training to achieve higher levels of safety performance, risk reduction, and compliance. Lead implementation of core safety programs, training, and risk-prevention practices. Build leadership accountability for safe operations and workforce protection
Serve as the North American EHS representative to regulators, industry groups, and community partners. Manage escalated regulatory interactions and uphold the company’s reputation for responsible operations. Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, industry associations, and community organizations, to stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging issues

Qualification

EHS leadershipU.S.Canadian EHS regulationsPerformance managementData analysisContinuous improvementInfluencing skillsCommunication skillsTeam developmentExecutive presenceJudgment in ambiguity

Required

10+ years of progressive EHS experience, including leadership of complex, multi-side North American operations
Strong grasp of performance management, KPIs, leading indicators, and continuous improvement frameworks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to drive change and foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility
Deep knowledge of U.S. and Canadian EHS regulations, standards, and compliance frameworks
Ability to synthesize large sets of operational and compliance data into actionable insights
Experience working in a publicly traded company or highly regulated global organization
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive accountability
Skilled at influencing behaviors, mindsets, and leadership practices at all organizational levels
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing EHS teams
Strong capabilities in succession planning, capability building, and team alignment
Strong judgment in ambiguous, time-sensitive scenarios
Calm, decisive leadership during incidents, regulatory pressures, or high-risk situations

Company

RB Global Inc.

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RB Global, Inc.

H1B Sponsorship

RB Global Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (2)
2023 (5)
2022 (1)
2021 (3)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Steve Lewis
Chief Operations Officer
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