HSE Manager, Canada

R2874039 HSE Manager, Canada 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 str