Title: Supervisor, EHSQ

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated EHSQ Supervisor to join our Packaging and Hygiene Solutions team in St. Catharines. This key leadership role is responsible for driving environmental, health, safety, and quality excellence across the site while ensuring full regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of our EHSQ programs.

This role is based at our St. Catharines plant and plays a critical role in supporting safe operations, employee engagement, ISO program management, and environmentally responsible manufacturing.

What you'll bring to the team:

Post-secondary education in Chemical Engineering preferred; Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Chemistry with chemical plant experience will also be considered
Minimum 3–5 years of EHSQ experience in a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment
Experience managing life-critical systems (LOTO, confined space, working at heights, hot work, etc.), including procedure development
Strong knowledge of Ontario OHSA and Ministry of the Environment (MECP) regulations related to air, stormwater, and sewage ECAs
Solid understanding of Process Safety Management, including HAZOPs, PHAs, MOCs, and process safety controls in a chemical plant
Working knowledge of ISO management systems, including ISO audits
Knowledge of quality systems and basic laboratory testing in a chemical plant
Experience leading and managing capital projects aimed at continuous improvement and EH&S enhancement

Your responsibilities will include:

Act as the technical EHSQ resource for plant leadership
Lead and participate in safety, environmental, and quality incident investigations, including root cause analysis
Ensure regulatory and ISO compliance through procedure development, audits, and document control
Maintain and improve life-critical safety programs (LOTOTO, confined space, working at heights, hot work, etc.)
Deliver and coordinate plant-wide safety training programs
Manage the internal safety system (Synergi) including hazardous conditions, behaviour-based safety findings, and continuous improvement actions
Participate in and lead HAZOPs, Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews, and MOCs as part of the process Safety Management System
Lead site ISO certification and management systems
Oversee plant quality systems and laboratory operations
Ensure compliance with MECP environmental regulations and ECAs
Lead and implement EHSQ-driven capital projects and site improvements
Communicate performance and initiatives to plant and corporate teams using PowerPoint presentations and formal reports

What you can expect from us:

Best-in-class colleagues
Competitive total compensation package including group health benefits
Pension Plan
Opportunities for growth and development

If you’re a hands-on, safety-focused individual who’s eager to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment — we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!

Interested candidates are asked to apply before April 6, 2026

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. Our solutions and services help secure clean water for millions of people every day and support our customers in advancing circularity and responsible resource use throughout their value chains. In 2025, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. www.kemira.com