For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.
Job Description:
Position Summary
This is a non-supervisory role responsible for leading safety and health systems at the Winnipeg, MB facilities. As a Senior Specialist in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), you foster a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with relevant EHS regulations. Collaborating across departments, you implement the Site Safety Plan, analyze incident trends, and develop corrective actions while coaching stakeholders on safety best practices.
You will drive initiatives such as enhancing near-miss reporting, launching training programs, and supporting cross-functional projects that advance safety systems. Your success is defined by cultural improvements, increased engagement, and being recognized as a trusted advisor—all while embedding safety into every step of operational execution in alignment with the company’s mission.
Goals and Objectives
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Foster a cultural shift toward safety as a proactive, ingrained part of every process.
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Champion a “culture of care” with shared accountability for EHS compliance.
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Support operational success by achieving production milestones without compromising safety standards.
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Success is measured by the effectiveness of cultural improvements, quality of incident reporting, and trust earned from leadership and associates.
Organizational Relationship
This position reports directly to the Manager, Health & Safety.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant local, provincial, and corporate EHS regulations and policies.
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Collaborate with the EHS team to implement and monitor Site Safety Plan deliverables and corrective actions.
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Collect, track, and analyze incident data (e.g., near-misses, injuries), identify trends, and develop countermeasures.
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Coach and mentor stakeholders—supervisors, engineers, JHSC members—to ensure compliance with safety legislation and internal procedures.
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Develop Job Hazard Analyses, Safe Work Procedures, and Lockout protocols in consultation with associates and safety stakeholders.
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Conduct Gemba safety walkthroughs, report findings, and track corrective action completion.
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Engage with associates to address safety deviations and ensure proper communication with supervisors.
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Support audits such as Made Safe Work Certification, Critical 15, and Guarding Audits.
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Maintain and update Leader Standard Work documents to ensure task completion.
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Contribute to special projects, including facility launches and Continuous Improvement events.
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Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Key Competencies
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments such as Operations, HR, Maintenance, and JHSC.
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Strong coaching, engagement, and advisory skills across all organizational levels.
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Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and enforce accountability.
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Adaptable and flexible, including availability to work multiple shifts as needed.
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Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
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Demonstrates professionalism, conflict resolution abilities, and a balanced approach to technical, business, and people matters.
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Results-oriented, with a commitment to driving safety culture and achieving measurable outcomes.
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Committed to visible and consistent safety leadership.
Alignment with the MasterBrand Way
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The 4 Basics: Consistent execution of safety fundamentals.
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Continuous Improvement: Actively drive initiatives and participate in CI events.
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Associate Engagement: Build relationships, celebrate success, and give feedback for growth
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Make the team better
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Celebrate success; give feedback to improve
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Get actively involved and share your perspective
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Be bold
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Make big commitments to deliver big results
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Fail fast
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Champion improvement
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Trust the tools to drive results
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Don’t wait for someone else to find a better way
Experience and Education
Experience:
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3–5 years of progressive experience in EHS management systems in a manufacturing environment.
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Hands-on experience integrating health and safety practices into operational processes.
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Strong working knowledge of MB WSH Legislation and OSHA regulations.
Education & Certifications:
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Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
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Completion of Made Safe core training (Safety Management Systems, Internal Auditor, etc.) is an asset.
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Recognized EHS certifications such as CRSP, CRST, CHSC, NCSO are considered assets.
Technical Skills and Tools
Technical Proficiency:
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Safe Work Certified Approved Internal Auditor.
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Advanced knowledge of OHS management systems and provincial safety legislation.
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Familiarity with Lean methodologies and risk assessment techniques.
Tools & Technology:
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MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
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EHS platforms such as ProcessMap/Ideagen and PowerApps.
MasterBrand is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the customers we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.
If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].
