EHS Coordinator
- Windsor, ON, Canada
$65,000 to $80,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $65,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an EHS role within manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About The Role
The EHS Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace within the durable goods manufacturing sector. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs that comply with Canadian regulations and industry best practices. The specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization. By monitoring compliance and investigating incidents, the EHS Specialist helps to minimize workplace risks and environmental impact, ultimately supporting sustainable business operations. This role requires a proactive approach to continuous improvement and effective communication to engage employees at all levels in EHS initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
The EHS Specialist utilizes their technical knowledge of environmental and safety regulations daily to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Strong analytical skills are applied when conducting risk assessments and investigating incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Effective communication skills are essential for delivering training, engaging employees, and collaborating with management to foster a safety-first culture. Organizational skills support the management of multiple projects, documentation, and regulatory reporting requirements efficiently. Additionally, proficiency with EHS software and data analysis tools enhances the ability to monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental outcomes.
The EHS Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace within the durable goods manufacturing sector. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs that comply with Canadian regulations and industry best practices. The specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization. By monitoring compliance and investigating incidents, the EHS Specialist helps to minimize workplace risks and environmental impact, ultimately supporting sustainable business operations. This role requires a proactive approach to continuous improvement and effective communication to engage employees at all levels in EHS initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an EHS role within manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial EHS regulations and standards.
- Certification such as CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) or NEBOSH is required.
- Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and develop effective safety programs.
- Experience working specifically in durable goods manufacturing or heavy industrial sectors.
- Additional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or ISO 14001 Lead Auditor.
- Familiarity with environmental management systems and sustainability reporting.
- Proficiency in data analysis and EHS software tools.
- Strong project management experience related to EHS initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures in accordance with federal and provincial regulations.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
- Coordinate employee training programs on safety protocols, emergency response, and environmental stewardship.
- Monitor environmental emissions and waste management practices to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainability goals.
- Collaborate with management and employees to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Prepare and submit required regulatory reports and maintain accurate EHS documentation.
- Stay current with changes in legislation and industry trends to update policies and practices accordingly.
The EHS Specialist utilizes their technical knowledge of environmental and safety regulations daily to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Strong analytical skills are applied when conducting risk assessments and investigating incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Effective communication skills are essential for delivering training, engaging employees, and collaborating with management to foster a safety-first culture. Organizational skills support the management of multiple projects, documentation, and regulatory reporting requirements efficiently. Additionally, proficiency with EHS software and data analysis tools enhances the ability to monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental outcomes.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain EHS policies and programs, conduct inspections and risk assessments, investigate incidents, and coordinate employee training. Monitor environmental compliance, prepare regulatory reports, maintain documentation, and work with employees and management to promote safety and continuous improvement.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field, at least three years of relevant EHS experience, and knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial regulations are required. CRSP or NEBOSH certification is required, along with demonstrated ability in risk assessment, incident investigation, and safety program development.
Skills
- EHS Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Action Planning
- Safety Program Development
- Workplace Inspections
- Employee Training
- Emergency Response
- Environmental Monitoring
- Waste Management
- Regulatory Reporting
- EHS Documentation
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- EHS Software
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
Keywords
- Environmental, Health, And Safety
- Canadian Federal Regulations
- Canadian Provincial Regulations
- CRSP
- NEBOSH
- CSP
- ISO 14001
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
- Durable Goods Manufacturing
- Heavy Industry
- Automotive
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- Safety Programs
- Workplace Inspections
- Employee Training
- Emergency Response
- Environmental Stewardship
- Emissions Monitoring
- Waste Management
- Sustainability Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Regulatory Reporting
- EHS Documentation
- EHS Software
- Data Analysis
- Continuous Improvement