EHS Specialist

Cornerstone Building Brands; Amherstburg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands, a leading North American exterior building products company, is seeking an EHS Specialist for its North Star Windows & Doors facility in St. Thomas, Ontario.

The role focuses on Environmental, Health & Safety leadership across the site and alignment with corporate standards. You will develop and implement EH&S policies, lead safety initiatives, and coordinate training and incident investigations to drive continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of occupational health and safety experience preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Environmental and Health and Safety regulatory requirements.
• Travel throughout facility to conduct safety inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive safety culture across assigned locations.
• Develop and implement EH&S policies and safe work instructions.
• Provide EH&S training to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Track safety metrics and report to leadership; identify improvement actions.
• Assist with incident investigations and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate with provincial regulators and external audits.
• Support Joint Health and Safety Committee activities.

Skills

Safety leadership

Strong communication

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non‑residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market‑leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi‑channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Since 1985 North Star has been an industry leader in manufacturing attractive and energy‑efficient vinyl windows and patio doors. Whether building a new home or upgrading to today’s standards, North Star has an extensive range of quality, energy‑efficient and full‑featured windows that are not only beautiful, but offer exceptional value. We are committed to best‑in‑class manufacturing technology and ensure all our products consistently exceed industry standards. This is supported by a network of dealers with a reputation for providing quality workmanship and attentive customer service. For 36 years, North Star has been manufacturing quality windows and doors, delivering great service and providing exceptional value.

North Star Windows & Doors is a growing company in the building products industry backed by Cornerstone Building Brands, providing us with stability and strength in the North American market. Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of vinyl windows in North America with brands you’ve come to know and trust. We have endless building product options from standard to specialty to customized to whatever you’re looking for. But it’s our service capabilities that sets us apart.

Job Description

Position Overview

The primary purpose of the EHS Specialist is to provide leadership and direction to ensure that the assigned location(s) and employee populations are knowledgeable and compliant in the applicable areas of Environmental, Health & Safety. This position will champion projects and activities to achieve location and company goals & objectives.
The EHS Specialist is responsible for promoting partnership with all departments in ensuring compliance with Cornerstone Building Brands standards and applicable EHS legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with management to lead impactful change initiatives and drive safety culture by implementing proactive process improvements and providing support across assigned locations.
• Provides expert knowledge and guidance to foster a positive health and safety culture and effectively manage occupational risks.
• Manages the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of local environmental, health and safety (EH&S) policies, procedures, and safe work instructions ensuring compliance with local and corporate requirements.
• Develops, arranges, implements and/or conducts EHS training necessary to maintain EHS regulatory compliance for the location(s) and/or organization.
• Implements standardized, actionable, safety metrics and communication protocol to leadership teams to drive safety improvement.
• Conducts routine site reviews with the leadership team to define site‑specific EH&S goals, and tracks progress.
• Supports the investigation of all EH&S related incidents ensuring all risk reduction, and corrective/preventive actions are identified and completed in a timely manner.
• Develops effective reporting tools and frameworks to monitor incident investigation reports, recommendations, findings, and mitigations, ensuring these elements are tracked and evaluated.
• Facilitates the return to work of injured workers and assists in the management of workers compensation claims.
• Monitors and communicates regulatory changes to the organization, recommending changes to result in compliance, and provides technical support when needed.
• Assists with external audits and ensures the implementation of corrective actions for compliance
• Collaborates with provincial regulatory authorities to address and resolve any compliance or practice violations.
• Acts as the subject matter expert for the Joint Health and Safety Committee and supports the functioning of the committee.
  

Qualifications

• 3+ years of occupational health and safety experience preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or related field (preferred);
• Proven experience in health and safety management.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Environmental and Health and Safety regulatory requirements.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation an asset
• The National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO®) and other professionally recognized certifications in the safety, risk management related field are highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership and team building skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Physical Requirements
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
  

Additional Information

Compensation: $65,000-85,000 per year.
This is a newly opened vacancy.
This is a fully on‑site role based at North Star Windows & Doors located at 40684 Talbot Line in St. Thomas.
North Star is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.