EHS Specialist

Veolia North America, LLC; Guelph; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking an EHS Specialist for our Guelph/Ancaster facility in Canada. You will drive health, safety, and industrial hygiene programs, ensure OSHA compliance where applicable, and craft proactive safety cultures across manufacturing operations.

You will lead investigations, analyze risk data, and support change management and training initiatives. A CSP/CIH or progress toward certification is preferred; travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an EHS role at a chemical/industrial facility.
• Professional CSP or CIH certifications preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with applicable EHS laws, policies, and guidelines.
• Improve EHS programs to eliminate hazards and reduce risks.
• Lead and/or support incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Analyze data and audit processes for ergonomics, noise, confined space, and machine guarding.
• Support safety inspections and new equipment safety and change management.
• Provide technical guidance to plant teams and safety committees.
• Ensure employee and contractor training is completed and documented.
• Participate in sustainability initiatives and reporting.

Skills

Hazard recognition

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S / related field

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

The EHS Specialist has comprehensive responsibility for the implementation and administration of all Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and OSHA compliance Programs at the Veolia Guelph/Ancaster, Canada facility. The EHS Specialist will strive to provide a healthy and accident‑free work environment for all employees through the recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental and workplace health hazards. The EHS Specialist will counsel management and employees honestly and completely in the responsible and ethical application of environmental and industrial health principles and practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead activities which drive compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate EHS laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines
• Lead and improve EHS programs and practices in the plant to eliminate hazards and reduce or eliminate associated risks
• Lead and/or support investigations of workplace incidents, complete root cause analyses to determine appropriate corrective actions, and ensure completion
• Analyze data and audit processes which drive compliance in Ergonomics, Noise, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, and Machine Guarding
• Assist in leading departmental EHS Projects and completing required reports
• Provide EHS support to manufacturing departments and leaders in the design and installation of new or modified equipment, New Product Introduction, Incoming Material Approval System, and support the Management of Change Program and conduct safety inspections
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to the plant by leading or assisting in safety committee team and meetings, including EHS regulatory interpretations
• Participate in sustainability initiatives and reporting
• Promote behavior-based safety
• Ensure all employee and contractor training is completed, documented, and maintained

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in hazard recognition, evaluation, and control

Key Characteristics

• Passion for environmental, health, and safety‑related matters
• Enthusiastic trainer
• Organized and attentive to details
• Self‑motivated

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, Engineering, or Environmental Science, or relevant experience
• At least 5 years of experience in an EHS role at a chemical (or industrial) manufacturing facility

Preferred

• Professional certification(s) such as:
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or
  • Related professional certification(s) or currently in process
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with plant management and production employees
• Working knowledge in ergonomics, noise, confined space, machine guarding, and chemical approvals
• Experience in Industrial Hygiene
• Experience with PHA and starting up new operations
• Knowledge of working with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office

Working Conditions

• Less than 10% travel
• Ability to work in a chemical environment

Additional Information

Why Veolia?

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive leadership development, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection while leading a talented team.

Ready to advance your leadership career while making a difference in water treatment and sustainability?

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Compensation

• The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $80,000-110,000 CAD.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

• We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status

• This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.