EHS Specialist

C.H. Guenther & Son; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production industry is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to manage compliance programs and ensure safety standards are maintained on the production floor. The role involves conducting training, observing behaviors, and supporting EHS initiatives while maintaining records. This position is critical in promoting a safe workplace and collaborating with management to develop effective EHS processes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K matching savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree essential; Associate’s with EHS experience also considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of EHS regulations like OSHA, EPA.

Responsibilities

• Manage EHS training files and compliance documentation.
• Conduct EHS training courses and assist with accident investigations.
• Work on production floor to enforce EHS policies.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT

Proficient use of Microsoft Office

Ability to effectively communicate

Proactive safety risk identification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Associate’s Degree (with 2 years EHS experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Gensuite

Job description

This position is responsible for facility Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs. You will work with facility EHS manager to recommend corrective actions to establish regulatory compliance and compliance with corporate EHS programs, policies, and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Manage documentation requirements to ensure EHS training files are kept organized and up to date.

Work on the production floor to observe EHS behaviors and implement corporate EHS policies.

Perform site training, maintaining of EHS records, implementing, and updating site procedures and utilizing software systems including but not exclusive to Gensuite for file maintenance.

Provide input to Site Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager and / or site Operations management on EHS issues.

Lead injury and illness tracking, case management along with root cause analysis.

Review, approve and conduct risk assessments, including assisting in the coordination of risk reduction projects.

Be part of the operations team focused on EHS program development, implementation, and improvement.

Assist in modifications of EHS programs and procedures to ensure compliance.

Conduct EHS training courses for assigned program areas.

Support EHS project completion in assigned areas to ensure regulatory compliance.

Function as a member of the Emergency Response team; maintain qualifications and support position specific training as well as drills and exercises.

Provides new hire safety orientation as needed.

Assists in supporting corporate wellness initiatives.

Assists in performing accident investigations as needed.

Provides first aid and CPR as part of the facility Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT)

Assist in the development and maintenance of EHS programs consistent with CHG EHS framework.

Required to be flexible in shift pattern work.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements :

Education / Certifications and Experience :

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Associate’s Degree (with 2 years EHS experience)

Prior experience with controlled documentation / documentation change management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Proficient use of computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software.

Basic knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.

Demonstrated initiative in proactively identifying future potential safety risks and suggesting or implementing appropriate countermeasures.

Prior demonstrated proficiency with a wide variety of chemical / mechanical processes, testing, and / or related six sigma initiatives.

Ability to read, understand, interpret, and apply applicable EHS regulations as they apply to the plant site.

Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and other basic IT systems.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, in both written and verbal form, to a wide variety of stakeholders including but not limited to supervision, engineering, and shop floor associates.

Possesses the ability to represent CHG in a professional manner to outside agencies, customers, and vendors.

Demonstrated capability of understanding and operating chemical / mechanical processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

N / A

Working Conditions and Physical Effort :

Typical work in office environmentand manufacturing plant floor environment.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times.

Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality, and Growth.

Candidate will need to be flexible in their shift patterns.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.