EHS Specialist

At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position. This role is a hybrid position with the expectation to work onsite (3) three days a week in the Ericsson office located in Mississauga, Ontario and relocation is not offered for this position. About this opportunity The EHS Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving Ericsson's Environmental, Health, Safety, and Well-Being (EHS) policies, programs, and requirements across Canada. Acting as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor, this role strengthens Ericsson's EHS Management System, ensures compliance with Canadian federal and provincial/territorial EHS regulations, and drives a sustainable safety culture and employee well-being aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and Ericsson's Target Zero ambition. The role focuses on EHS governance, systems, data, and culture, partnering closely with leadership and EHS Delivery teams while remaining independent from day-to-day operational execution. What you will do * Establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve Ericsson's EHS policies, programs, standards, and requirements within Canada * Drive the effectiveness, consistency, and maturity of the EHS Management System, ensuring alignment with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and Ericsson global governance * Interpret and integrate Canadian federal and provincial/territorial EHS legislation into Ericsson policies, processes, and guidance * Proactively identify EHS risks and opportunities using data, metrics, and trend analysis to drive prevention-focused and strategic improvements * Lead and support incident investigations, including serious incidents, ensuring robust root cause analysis, regulatory-ready documentation, and sustainable learning * Provide expert guidance on environmental aspects and impacts, high-hazard work controls, OHS maturity assessments, and pre-job EHS reviews * Monitor EHS performance against targets, identify deviations, and propose corrective and preventive actions aligned with Target Zero * Serve as the EHS subject matter expert in health and safety committees, governance forums, and leadership reviews * Develop and implement emergency preparedness and response plans in compliance with Canadian regulations * Oversee contractor and supplier compliance with Canadian EHS requirements, ensuring proper documentation, training, and audits * Oversee the establishment and effective operation of safety committees and worker representation across Canada * Support digitalization, automation, and AI-enabled initiatives to improve efficiency, consistency, and execution of EHS programs * Lead Canadian-specific employee EHS training programs * Contribute to EHS reporting, audits, assessments, and well-being initiatives * Coordinate and lead Ericsson EHS representation to regulatory bodies, industry forums, and external entities as required * Champion a strong safety and well-being culture through awareness, continuous engagement, and employee empowerment The skills you bring * Bachelor's degree and/or formally recognized qualification in Environmental Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline * Recognized professional EHS qualification, such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Certification or equivalent internationally recognized certification * Minimum 7 years of experience within Environmental, Health, Safety, and Well-Being roles * Strong conceptual and practical knowledge of Canadian EHS legislation, risk management, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and occupational health and safety best practices * Experience working within global, cross-functional teams * Experience operating in a dynamic, agile, and fast-changing environment * Familiarity with Workers' Compensation Boards and Canadian-specific EHS reporting requirements * Experience working in highly matrixed, cross-cultural organizations Why join Ericsson? At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like. Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more. If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned. Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Toronto (Country/ City) Job details: Environment, Health and Safety Delivery Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals. Your Pay The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. The salary range for this position is • LOCATION: $85,000 - $111,300 Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply. Your Health Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson. Your Financial Security We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson’s Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee’s contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee’s contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan. Your Time Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay. Additional Benefits Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.

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