Sr. Manager, SHE&S, Downstream, Canada

The Senior Manager, SHE&S, Downstream, Canada, serves as the senior SHE&S leader and trusted advisor for the Canadian Downstream region. The role provides strategic direction, governance, coaching, and technical expertise to operational leaders and stakeholders to ensure SHE&S risks are effectively managed and business objectives are achieved safely and responsibly. The position works closely with operational leadership to align SHE&S priorities with business goals, establish consistent expectations, and drive continuous improvement in risk management and performance outcomes.

This role leads a team of SHE&S Advisors and is accountable for translating enterprise / Nutrien Way strategies into practical business solutions, establishing regional or business-specific priorities, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements. The Senior Manager influences decisions across multiple levels of leadership and promotes a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and risk ownership throughout the organization.

What You'll Do:

• Direct and develop teams of SHE&S professionals while establishing priorities, objectives, and performance expectations
• Partner with business leaders to identify emerging risks, develop mitigation strategies, and integrate SHE&S considerations into business planning and decision-making
• Establish and monitor SHE&S performance metrics, governance processes, assurance activities, and management system effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company SHE&S standards across assigned operations
• Provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to operational leaders to strengthen SHE&S culture and risk ownership
• Lead implementation of enterprise SHE&S initiatives, programs, and strategic priorities within assigned business areas
• Analyze incident data, audit findings, inspection results, and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement and risk reduction
• Oversee significant incident investigations, corrective action programs, and organizational learning processes
• Collaborate with corporate and functional SHE&S subject matter experts to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and leading practices
• Maintain awareness of regulatory developments, industry trends, and external best practices to continuously improve SHE&S performance

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, Security Management, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Preferred 10+ years of progressive SHE&S experience in industrial, manufacturing, retail, agricultural, mining, energy, logistics, transportation, or similar operational environments
• Demonstrated experience leading SHE&S professionals and managing regionally distributed teams
• Experience partnering with senior operational leaders to develop strategy, manage risk, and improve organizational performance
• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, CRSP, or equivalent preferred
• Strong knowledge of SHE&S Nutrien Way management systems, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, incident management, and assurance processes
• Experience designing, implementing, and improving SHE&S programs across multiple locations or business units
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align SHE&S priorities to operational and strategic objectives
• Proven ability to influence leaders and stakeholders at all organizational levels without direct authority
• Excellent communication, facilitation, change leadership, and relationship-management capabilities
• Ability to lead effectively in complex, geographically dispersed, and rapidly changing environments

What You'll Get:

• Purpose-Driven Work – Make an impact as part of a global team feeding the future and support farmers locally and around the world
• Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching for your future
• Grow Your Career – Tuition assistance for future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathways across the organization
• Support When it Matters – Employee Assistance Programs, inclusive leaves, and paid time for holidays, volunteering, vacation, and wellness
• Thrive in a Strong Culture – Guided by our core values we put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment