Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Mitsui High-tec (Canada), Inc. is a Japanese automotive manufacturer specializing in motor cores for eco-friendly vehicles, located in Brantford, Ontario. As we continue to expand, we are looking for an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator to join our growing team.
With state-of-the-art technology and continued growth in the eco-friendly vehicle market, there is tremendous potential for professional development and future career opportunities within our organization.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and excited to be part of a growing and innovative team, then You Belong Here!
Benefits of the Role:
- Excellent Total Rewards Package (100% company paid medical/dental benefits, health & wellness spending account, vacation, RRSP)
- Clean and safe, temperature & humidity-controlled manufacturing environment
- Employer paid uniform, including safety shoes & safety glasses.
- Permanent, full-time positions
- Training, development, and growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation
Job Description:
As a key member of the Health & Safety and Human Resources team, and under the direction of the Health & Safety Specialist, the Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator assists in preventing workplace injuries and illnesses and supports the Company’s compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements, This position is responsible for the review, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Company’s Health & Safety Management Systems to help ensure the safety of all employees, visitors, and contractors. The Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator works collaboratively across all departments to plan, coordinate and support initiatives that promote compliance with internal standards, ethical practices and legislative requirements. The Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator also plays a key role in promoting and fostering a positive safety culture throughout the organization by engaging employees at all levels, encouraging safe behaviors, supporting employee participation in Health & Safety initiatives, and riving awareness of workplace health, safety, training and environmental responsibilities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Review, monitoring of the company’s health and safety management system to ensure the safety of all staff, visitors and contractors
- Assist with the compliance process and applicable policies and processes in conjunction with the MJA compliance team/department including risk reports.
- Maintain and support department records, documents, and shared resources within Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, ensuring information is accurate, organized, accessible, and up to date.
- Assist with evaluating practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the laws.
- Assist with implementing practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial, of promoting health and safety and safe working practices in the workplace
- Assist with investigating accidents thoroughly and effectively, and then responding appropriately as required, including communicating to, training and following up with supervisors and employees.
- Present safety orientation and training for all new employees, existing employees, and visitors to ensure complete and effective understanding of potential risks and expected behaviours within the company
- Present/facilitate EHS related training, as required.
- Support and promote occupational health, wellness, and safety department initiatives
- Conduct daily EHS Audits
- Organize and lead the 5S Committee
- Act as a train the trainer for LOTO, crane, lift truck, and supervisor training
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
- 2+ years experience in the field of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment or equivalent internal testing, and/or demonstrated work experience
- Post secondary education in health & safety or related discipline preferred
- Understanding and experience with ISO 9001, 14001 and ISO/TS/IATF16949 certification systems
- Environmental Management System and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System experience is considered an asset
- Strong presentation, written and verbal skills
- Strong morals and ethics, along with commitment to staff privacy
- Effective problem solving, decision making, and collaboration skills with the ability to impact and influence a passion for safety
- Strong sense of urgency; works well under pressure and reacts to stressful situations with professionalism
- Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, attention to detail and time management skills
- Excellent human relation skills and ability to work with various levels within an organization
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Power Automate, and SharePoint, with the ability to effectively manage documents, collaborate with team members, and navigate shared information systems
- Attention to detail in all areas of work
- Professional appearance and manners
Mitsui High-tec (Canada), Inc. strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department via the email address listed on the job advertisement.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
