Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator

Windsor Salt Ltd.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator to enhance workplace safety and environmental compliance. In this pivotal role, you will implement health and safety policies, conduct training, and ensure adherence to regulations. You'll collaborate across departments to foster a safety culture and manage environmental initiatives. This position promises a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact employee well-being and operational excellence. Join a company dedicated to safety and sustainability, making a difference in the community and industry.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Conduct training, audits, and inspections for compliance.
• Investigate incidents and manage waste disposal.

Skills

Occupational Health & Safety

Risk Assessment

Training Development

Team Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

1-3 years of relevant experience

Job description

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For more than 125 years, Windsor Salt has improved the lives of Canadians by making their food tastier, their roads safer, their pools cleaner, and so much more. From the salt we mine and produce through evaporative processes, Windsor Salt is a trusted authority on salt in Canada and has one of the industry's largest production and distribution networks. We're committed to a culture of zero harm, ensuring product quality, supporting employee well-being, and positively impacting our communities.

Job Summary

Reporting to the General Manager, this position’s primary objective is to coordinate, implement, and maintain the site’s health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures in accordance with governmental and company guidelines. The incumbent will work with all departments to ensure the safe and environmentally-friendly production and shipment of products. Responsibilities include conducting employee and contractor training, H&S drills, evacuations, audits, preparing environmental reports, and supporting continuous improvement in the site’s H&S management system and safety culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing site-specific health, safety, industrial hygiene, environmental, and security policies in compliance with regulations.
• Provide guidance and support on H&S and environmental issues.
• Identify and evaluate risks, ensuring proper control measures are in place.
• Coach and mentor staff on safe work practices.
• Develop and deliver effective H&S and environmental training.
• Perform inspections, audits, drills, and assessments to ensure compliance.
• Monitor and report on key H&S and environmental performance indicators.
• Ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate incidents and ensure proper escalation and corrective measures.
• Conduct industrial hygiene assessments per the monitoring plan.
• Validate fire safety systems are functional.
• Act as the primary contact for external regulators.
• Track injuries, near misses, safety observations, and property damage incidents.
• Stay current on regulations and trends.
• Complete and submit regulatory reports.
• Ensure environmental inspections are conducted and documented.
• Manage waste disposal to ensure compliance.
• Identify and implement sustainability projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field, or 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to influence others and present recommendations.
• Effective team collaboration skills.
• Understanding of relevant standards and regulations.
• Creative thinking and multitasking skills.
• Basic technical knowledge of H&S elements.
• Experience with voluntary protection programs or ISO management systems is a plus.
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours as needed.

Work Environment

• Respond to emergencies outside normal hours.
• Work in office and manufacturing environments.
• Operate around powered equipment and at heights.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Mining