Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Job Duties

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and applicable regulations.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits to identify risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), including meetings, inspections, documentation, and follow-up on recommendations.
• Coordinate and deliver safety orientations, WHMIS training, and other health and safety training initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements, ergonomics practices, machine guarding, machinery safety, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Support WSIB claims, return-to-work processes, and modified work arrangements in collaboration with HR and management.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, training documentation, incident reports, and regulatory compliance records.
• Work closely with Operations, supervisors, managers, and production employees to identify hazards, resolve safety concerns, and promote a proactive safety culture on the shop floor.
• Develop and maintain HR and EHS reports, dashboards, and performance metrics using Microsoft Excel to support management decision-making.
• Analyze workforce and safety data, identify trends, and recommend improvements to reporting processes and operational practices.
• Support broader HR activities, including onboarding, employee training, policy administration, and other HR initiatives as required.

Job Requirements (Education, Knowledge & Skill)

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of direct health and safety experience in an Ontario manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario's OHSA and applicable occupational health and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with JHSC, workplace inspections, hazard identification, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, PPE requirements, and workplace safety procedures.
• Experience developing and delivering safety orientations and employee training.
• Comfortable spending significant time on the plant floor and working directly with supervisors, managers, and production employees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Experience with machine guarding, machinery safety, lockout/tagout, ergonomics, WSIB claims, and safety audits is strongly preferred.
• Experience in metal fabrication, machinery, automotive, industrial equipment, or similar manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO certification is an asset.