Environmental Health and Safety Staff Specialist

Description

Environmental Health and Safety Staff Specialist (P55)

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

• Identify and resolve safety hazards and risks, environmental aspects and impacts
• Conduct incident investigations and Loss Control meetings
• Maintain, audit and support the ISO 14001 and 45001 Management systems
• Develop and communicate environmental, health and safety procedures
• Co-chair the Joint Health and Safety committee, provide recommendations, guidance and education to committee
• Lead environmental, health and safety improvement initiatives
• Provide support in the resolution of safety and environmental issues
• Perform audits and safety inspections in the workplace
• Develop and maintain general knowledge of existing and proposed regulations
• Develop, coordinate and conduct EHS training in a group setting
• Administer compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems
• Update EHS procedures and other EHS program documentation as required
• Lead the issue resolution process related to near miss and injury investigations; develop detailed reports based on root cause analysis, recommend solutions, assist in implementation of corrective actions, follow-up where required
• Active involvement and/or leadership of various committees on-site (e.g. Wellness, Whole System Business Model (WSBM), JHSC, etc.)
• Create job specific safety procedures based on research and feedback from cross-functional team meetings
• Assist with ergonomic, industrial hygiene projects, industrial training coordination, WSIB and return to work processes and other safety initiatives as required
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders as well as external organizations
• Promote various safety and wellness initiatives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University Degree or college diploma in relevant discipline
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in the environmental, occupational health and safety field within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety legislation
• Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% US & Int'l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or certificate in Health and Safety
• Working towards a Certified Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or similar designation
• Experience with implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems
• Experience dealing with outside governing agencies (Ministry of Labour, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board)
• Experience working in a unionized environment