EHS Specialist

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cosmetic company is seeking an EHS Specialist to support the implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs. You will drive compliance with regulations like OSHA and EPA, conduct audits, and deliver training. The ideal candidate has a degree in Environmental Science or related fields and 2-4 years of experience in an EHS role within manufacturing. Competitive salary and benefits offered, along with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Wellness and family support programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays and vacation time

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in an EHS-related role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• OSHA 30-hour, First Aid/CPR, or similar (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support site compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
• Conduct inspections and assist with risk assessments.
• Deliver and improve EHS training sessions.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate EHS risks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Familiarity with EHS software/tools

Ability to work independently

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Description

Position Summary: The EHS Specialist supports the implementation and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs and systems. This role helps ensure regulatory compliance, fosters a culture of safety, and assists in driving continuous improvement in EHS performance. The EHS Specialist conducts inspections, facilitates training, supports investigations, and maintains documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support site compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations through inspections, audits, and follow-ups.
• Assist with risk assessments and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain and organize training records, such as PIT and other compliance requirements.
• Perform regular site inspections to identify unsafe conditions, equipment issues, etc.
• Assist with data collection, verification and reporting.
• Deliver and continuously improve EHS training sessions for new hires and recurring programs, with a strong focus on identifying and implementing opportunities for ongoing enhancement.
• Participate in incident investigations, support reporting process and collaborate with operations/engineering in closing out root cause and corrective actions.
• Support sustainability initiatives and employee engagement, such as recycling and energy conservation, and assist with data collection, verification and reporting.
• Collaborate with facility, distribution, and operations teams to identify and mitigate EHS risks.
• Participate in internal and external audits and support initiating innovative solutions and close findings.
• Actively contribute to achieving EHS KPIs and ensure accurate and timely reflection of data across various EHS dashboards.
• Promote employee engagement in safety programs and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with EHS managers to implement and integrate EHS initiatives, while promoting best practice sharing across the campus and within the global EHS program.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• 2–4 years in an EHS-related role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• OSHA 30-hour, First Aid/CPR, or similar (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, familiarity with EHS software/tools, and ability to work independently.

Pay Range

Anticipated Base Salary Range $78,000.00 to $78,000.00 (Depending on qualifications, skills, experience and/or budget), based on a 40 hour work week (range to be scaled accordingly). In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. In addition, the Company maintains highly competitive incentive compensation programs (role eligibility may vary based on terms of the respective plan(s)).

You may be eligible to participate in the applicable Commission/Bonus Plan, under the plan guidelines in effect at the time of hire. Additional details regarding the commission plan will be provided as part of your onboarding.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Artificial Intelligence is used to compare and screen an applicant’s resume as against the posted job description.