Head of EHS Services - Canada

About the role

The Head of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Services will lead BASF Agricultural Solutions’ EHS function across Canada. Based in Calgary or Saskatoon, this senior position drives EHS governance, ensures regulatory compliance and fosters a strong safety culture within a hybrid work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Steer the BASF/AP EHS management system in Canada, continuously improving governance and services.
• Lead and develop the Canada EHS team, handling resource planning, knowledge management and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with Responsible Care, Canadian EHS regulations and internal standards at all sites, contract manufacturers, suppliers and warehouses.
• Monitor regulatory changes, assess impact and implement corrective measures.
• Develop, track and report EHS KPIs to drive performance improvement.

Required profile

• Master’s degree (or B.S. with extensive experience) in Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science or related field.
• 10+ years of EHS experience with a focus on sustainable management systems and continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership, project management and change‑management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Required skills

• Behavior‑based safety
• Process safety
• Industrial hygiene
• Biosafety
• Environmental program management
• Incident investigation and root‑cause analysis
• Responsible Care principles