EHS Specialist

itec group, Inc.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

itec group in Guelph is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to drive safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement. The role focuses on preventing incidents, ensuring regulatory adherence, and promoting a proactive safety culture within a manufacturing setting.

The candidate should have industrial EHS experience, post-secondary OH&S or environmental science education, strong knowledge of Ontario regulations, and excellent communication skills to train staff

Qualifications

• EHS experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Education in OH&S or Environmental Science required.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario health and safety legislation and WSIB.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, inspections and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain workplace health, safety and environmental programs.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario OHSA, WSIB and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate safety training, WHMIS and emergency preparedness.
• Support incident reporting, corrective actions and return-to-work processes.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to foster a safety culture.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Incident investigations

Workplace inspections

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Science

Job description

We’re excited to share an opportunity for an existing vacancy as an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist in Guelph. Join an established manufacturing organization seeking a proactive EHS Specialist to drive workplace safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee safety and operational performance.

Daily responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement and maintain workplace health, safety and environmental programs.


• Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.


• Ensure compliance with Ontario OHSA, WSIB and applicable environmental regulations.


• Coordinate employee safety training, WHMIS and emergency preparedness programs.


• Support incident reporting, corrective actions and return-to-work programs.


• Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to promote a strong safety culture.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Previous EHS experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.


• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or a related discipline.


• Strong knowledge of Ontario health and safety legislation, WSIB and regulatory compliance.


• Experience conducting incident investigations, workplace inspections and risk assessments.


• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000 annually.