EHS Specialist I

Ingersoll-Rand; Pointe-Claire; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Wellness programs

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock grant

Paid time off

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Montreal is seeking an EHS Specialist I to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across the organization. This role collaborates with multiple departments to ensure activities are conducted safely and in an environmentally sound manner.

You will develop and enforce company policies, train staff, and work with contractors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in environmental science, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with EHS Canada regulations such as OSHA, EPA, and other applicable laws.
• Knowledge of hazard recognition, risk assessment, and control measures.
• Experience with EHS audits and inspections.
• Ability to train and engage employees on EHS topics.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Physically fit to stand for long periods.
• Experience with forklifts and lifting equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and oversee EHS policies, programs and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards and regulations.
• Promote the company's EHS culture.
• Employee training and awareness.
• Report and investigate EHS accidents/incidents and implement corrective actions.
• EHS metrics reporting and actions to reduce risk.
• Premises inspections and compliance calendar in Gensuite.
• Work with contractors to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Manage EHS Committee and Green X Committee (sustainable environment).
• Quality tasks: update of quality documents and support ISO 9001 audits; initial training; review of initial concern reports; manage corrective actions.

Skills

Hazard recognition

Risk assessment

EHS compliance

Audits and inspections

Incident investigation

Training and communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

EHS software

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job title: EHS Specialist I

About Us

Ingersoll Rand is a Fortune 500 company with a passion for making lives better. We do this by living our values, and through a relentless focus on the success of our customers and partnering with our employees to think and act like owners. We believe in sustainability through the development and distribution of a broad range of global brands designed to meet the needs of our customers in both efficient and responsible ways. Ingersoll Rand is a diverse and inclusive environment. For more information visit: www.irco.com .

Job Overview:

The EHS Specialist I plays a critical role in promoting a culture of safety and environmental responsibility within the organization. This individual collaborates with various departments to ensure that all activities are conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner. They help to develop and enforce company policies and procedures that are in compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices in the industry

Responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing and overseeing environment health and safety (EHS) policies, programs and procedures
• Ensure the application and compliance with the standards and regulations regarding EHS
• Promoting the company's EHS culture
• Employee Training and Awareness
• Implementation of Corporate Standard Work
• Work with contractors and subcontractors to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Management EHS Committee and Green X Committee (sustainable environment)
• Report and review EHS accidents/incidents including investigations of root cause and implement corrective actions
• Premises Inspections and mange Compliance calendar in Gensuite
• EHS Metrics Reporting and implement actions to reduce EHS risk to the business

Connected quality tasks:

• Update of quality documents (procedures and manual) and implementation of corporate standards
• Support during ISO 9001 internal and external audits
• Initial quality/EHS training of new employees
• Review of the initial concern reports
• Opening, monitoring and management of corrective actions (Access DB, ETQ)

Skills/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related field
• Familiarity with EHS Canada regulations such as OSHA, EPA, and other applicable environmental, health, and safety laws.
• Understanding of hazard recognition, risk assessment, and control measures.
• Knowledge of environmental management practices, including waste management, air quality, and water quality.
• Proficiency in using EHS management software and common office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to interpret and apply EHS policies and procedures.
• Experience conducting EHS audits and inspections.
• Skills in incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail
• Physically fit to stand for a long period of time
• Experience in using Forklifts and lifting equipmentKnowledge of an ERP system will be a plus
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey information to employees, management, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to train and engage employees on EHS topics.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify hazards and develop preventive strategies.
• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities to work with different departments and levels of the organization.
• Detail‑oriented mindset with an emphasis on accuracy and thoroughness.

What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better.

Our range of benefits includes:

• Empowering Culture: Encouraging personal ownership in our company's success, community involvement, and environmental stewardship.
• Health Care Options: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision, life insurance coverage plans to meet diverse health needs.
• Wellness Programs: Resources and initiatives to support your overall well‑being.
• Retirement Savings Plan: A robust plan with employer contributions to secure your future.
• Employee Stock Grant: An opportunity to share in the company’s growth and success.
• Paid Time Off: Ensuring you have the time to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission‑critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

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What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well‑being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.