Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Linamar Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and to promote a culture of safety within the organization. This role involves conducting audits, providing training on emergency response and hazardous material handling, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance workplace safety. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in health and safety legislation, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and offers competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits Package

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Community-Based Outreach

Discounts for Local Vendors

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific or engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and safety audits and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Provide safety training and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Review and update policies to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Skills

Health and Safety Audits

Emergency Response Training

Hazardous Material Handling

Industrial Hygiene

Communication Skills

Continuous Learning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Scientific or Engineering Field

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (C.R.S.P.)

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Guelph, ON, Canada

Job Description

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Under direct supervision, assist in establishing and implementing organizational policies and procedures related to local, provincial, and federal health and safety regulations. Ensure compliance through regular audits of laboratories and facilities, and provide training on emergency response, hazardous material handling, and industrial hygiene. Oversee the collection, storage, transportation, and shipping of hazardous waste.

Performance Expectations

• Conduct health and safety audits; both compliance and program based.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports with clear findings and recommendations.
• Monitor, measure, and report on environmental health and safety performance.
• Act as an environmental health and safety resource to the Human Resources Manager.
• Review current policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act/Regulations and other relevant workplace legislation.
• Carry out health and safety objectives and programs within the facility.
• Develop, implement and monitor health and safety policies and procedures of the facility.
• Serve as a resource and provide guidance and assistance to the Joint Health and Safety Committee at the facility.
• Provide safety training to all managers/supervisors, employees, and Joint Health and Safety Committee regarding their duties and responsibilities, health safety and the law, incident investigations, hazard identification, workplace inspection and promotion of safety awareness.
• Ensure health and safety orientation/job-specific training for all new employees, transferred employees and/or promoted employees are conducted.
• Review the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and update and implement procedures and practices, and ensure training is conducted promptly.
• Review safety statistics, conduct trend analysis and make recommendations for continual improvements.
• Review illnesses and injuries both occupational and non-occupational with the health nurse and the company physician to ensure lost time is minimized.
• Review the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) claims to make recommendations to minimize the time of work and maximize the safe return to work program.
• Conduct required workplace inspections and facility audits and provide a corrective/prevention action plan complete with responsibilities and timelines.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Credentials

• A minimum of 5-7 years of related experience.
• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate scientific or engineering field or equivalent.
• Completion of Canadian Registered Safety Professional (C.R.S.P.) designation or actively working towards the designation.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to communicate with external and internal stakeholders, including the medical community to gain insight into evolving ways to modify work environments to meet the needs of disabled employees.
• Extensive knowledge and application of environmental health and safety legislation and industry standards.
• Develop cost-benefit analyses for a wide range of programs, such as health and safety training programs.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in both internal and external working groups.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is an asset.
• Undertake continuous learning through courses and professional development opportunities.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes drug, dental & vision.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community-based outreach supporting local and global initiatives.
• Discounts for local vendors and events.

About Skyjack

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjack's safety initiatives. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10463
• Job Category SG&A
• Posting Date 02/07/2025, 02:15 PM
• Locations 201 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1B8, CA