EHS Coordinator

Novelis; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aluminum solutions provider is seeking an EHS Coordinator at their Kingston facility. This role involves promoting a collaborative safety culture, supporting ISO compliance, and guiding employees in adherence to environmental health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in EHS regulations and have excellent communication skills, fostering engagement across all organizational levels. Applicants should hold a relevant Bachelor's Degree or Diploma, enhancing their capability to drive effective safety initiatives within the industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in relevant field is preferred.
• Strong experience in EHS matters within an industrial setting.
• Extensive knowledge of EHS industry practices and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Promote a collaborative EHS culture throughout the site.
• Support the development of ISO compliance systems and procedures.
• Mentor, coach, and guide team members in EHS practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Knowledge of EHS regulations

Emergency response experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

College Diploma in Environment, Hygiene, and Work Safety

Tools

SAP

MS Office Products

SharePoint

EHS Management Systems (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001)

Job description

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The EHS Coordinator supports the Focused 5 targets and is accountable for:

• Promoting a collaborative EHS culture throughout the Kingston Works site
• Crafting partnerships to drive engagement with all team members who have concerns and/or ideas for change
• Mentoring, coaching, and guiding all employees within scope of expertise
• Supporting the development and maintenance of ISO compliance systems, EHS standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Supporting accident investigations by participating in root-cause analysis and empowering team members to work together towards identifying corrective actions
• Working closely with Site Leadership and team to ensure consistent application of EHS related policies and practices, communicate incidents or policy changes.
• Participating in continuous improvement exercises, using the experiences and knowledge of others to build sustainable solutions
• Ensuring EHS regulatory compliance and where applicable, annual reporting to government, with respect to: Reg. 127: Airborne Contaminant Discharge – Monitoring and Reporting, Reg. 347: Waste Management (HWIN), Reg. 833 for Exposure to Biological or Chemical agents under the OHSA. Update NOHERA Database.; TDGA, NPRI under EPA and Effluent testing under City of Kingston; and the 11 Designated Substance Regulations
• Being accountable for waste treatment processes such as: facility auditing, data management, record keeping, trend analysis, waste reduction management, 3Rs programs, coordinating all disposals from the site
• Becoming a resource around WHIMS including management of SDS database, chemical approval, conducting periodic audits of in-plant labelling and hard copy volumes of SDSs, collaborating with JHSC and facilitating related training
• Conducting audits on safety programs including but not limited to LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, Working at Heights and Machine Guarding
• Participating and facilitate safety committee meetings and activities to assist with hazard recognition and identifying safe practices
• Delivering safety training and/or safety messaging to large groups of people in various environments such as town hall meetings, new hire orientation, safety stand downs and practice sharing

The successful applicant will have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, B.Sc. in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, or related engineering degree OR College Diploma in Environment, Hygiene and Work Safety combined with significant related experience, preferred
• Experience in an industrial setting with direct involvement in a variety of EHS matters, preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Municipal EHS regulations and industry practices
• Ability to apply strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage and influence others across all levels of the organization
• A continuous improvement mentality as it relates to problem solving and developing innovative solutions
• Motivated to lead by example and drive accountability without direct authority
• Attention to detail when documenting information, interpreting data and making recommendations
• Experience reading, writing policies and procedures and applying document control practices
• Practical understanding of the audit process including planning, preparation, execution, reporting results and follow-up
• Experience with EHS Management Systems (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001) and EHS auditing, an asset
• Experience in emergency response and preparedness
• Knowledge of programs such as SAP, MS Office Products, SharePoint, EtQ, Coupa considered an asset

Location Profile

Novelis – Kingston Works is situated on the traditional homeland of the Haudenosaunee Anishinaabe and Huron-Wendat peoples. We thank them for their ongoing stewardship of this land where we are fortunate to work.

We are located on the eastern end of Lake Ontario an area famous for its historical significance and breathtaking 1000 islands views. Kingston is midway between Toronto and Montreal and home to three world class higher learning institutions and many historic sites. Here 300 employees cold roll finish and anneal aluminum used in automotive and specialty products for a wide array of customers in North America. Local residents and visitors enjoy Kingston’s Downtown District which is the gathering place for various events including the Kingston Buskers Rendezvous and the 1000 Islands Poker Run. Our employees give back to the community through United Way and the Loaned Representative Program. The site also provides grants to community organizations promoting safety recycling and STEM education through the company’s Novelis Neighbor program.

Disclaimer

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