Health & Safety Specialist (Environmental) [14449]

Our client, a leading Tier 1 manufacturing supplier is looking for an Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator to join their team

NOTE:

• Supports 2-shift operation
• Eligible for overtime after 40hrs

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the achievement of world class status and corporate savings by minimizing electricity use, environmental impacts and occupational injuries and illnesses
• Administer and assist in the implementation of standardized Environmental, Health & Safety and Energy processes to ensure compliance to Federal, Provincial and Local regulations as well as Corporate Policies and Procedures
• Work with Environmental, Health & Safety and Energy Manager and plant staff to adopt and implement appropriate protocols and procedures to implement and maintain ISO 50001, 14001, 45001
• Coordinate all regulatory issues and communication with the Environmental, Health & Safety and Energy Manager (offsite)
• Conduct regular audits of Environmental, Health & Safety and Energy processes and perform necessary follow up to ensure compliance and advise plant leadership and corporate EHS staff of findings
• Maintain accurate and complete records to demonstrate compliance with requirements
• Respond to and investigate plant injuries and concerns. Identify deficiencies, assign responsibility and track implementation of countermeasures
• Work with plant management to issue monthly safety talks
• Lead industrial hygiene assessments and sampling
• Participate in new and modified equipment programs from the concept stage through delivery to ensure that E2HS design specifications and regulations are included (PHSR, SMI-105 etc.)
• Ensure ergonomic processes integrated in an appropriate manner
• Coordinate with HR to implement Environmental, Health & Safety and Energy training programs and training assessments to ensure required training is identified and conducted
• Coordinate communication of Environmental, Health & Safety and Energy regulatory inspection activity with plant leadership
• Identify, lead and drive Environmental, Health & Safety and Energy projects to improve key performance metrics

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering, Science or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of Safety, Environmental, Engineering or related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of Federal, State, Provincial and Local regulations and requirements
• Willingness to work on any shift and additional hours as required
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite and/or other software

COMPENSATION:

• $60,000 - $80,000/year (depending on experience) + Bonus eligibility
• Paid Benefits day 1, Group RRSP match

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.