Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Oetiker; New Tecumseth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental health and safety is seeking an Environmental Health Safety Specialist in New Tecumseth, Ontario. This role involves developing safety policies, conducting inspections, and providing training to promote compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education in a related field and experience in EHS&S within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in EHS&S within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting ISO 45001 : 2018 certification.
• Ability to adapt to flexible work demands within a multi-shift manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for a safe working environment.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Coordinate and deliver H&S training programs.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational skills

Time Management

Education

Post-secondary education in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Sustainability

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Develop and implement policies and procedures that promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.

Conduct routine safety inspections and risk assessments recommending and following through on corrective actions.

Support onsite leadership as a SME (subject matter expert) duringincident investigations and root cause analysis; implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions.

Coordinate and deliver H&S training programs and toolbox talks to employees at all levels.

Track safety performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Maintain and support the sites Environmental Management System in alignment with ISO 14001.

Ensure completion of environmental monitoring sampling reporting and documentation requirements.

Coordinate and support internal and external environmental audits inspections and regulatory visits.

Manage and track hazardous materials and waste in accordance with applicable regulations.

Sustainability Initiatives

Support and contribute to corporate sustainability goals including energy efficiency waste reduction and resource conservation efforts.

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify and implement sustainability projects that deliver measurable environmental and social impact.

Develop sustainability metrics and assist in compiling data for internal and external reporting.

Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for EHS&S-related matters across departments.

Prepare and present EHS&S reports and metrics to management and other stakeholders.

Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements environmental and sustainability standards and health and safety best practices.

Qualifications :

Post-secondary education in Environmental Science Occupational Health & Safety Sustainability or a related field.

Proven experience in EHS&S within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Experience supporting ISO 45001 : 2018 certification and ensure ongoing eligibility.

Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and applicable health and safety legislation.

Experience leading risk assessments audits and sustainability initiatives.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to train and influence others at all levels.

Excellent time management organizational and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; EHS data systems experience is an asset.

Ability to adapt to flexible work demands within a multi-shift manufacturing environment.

Additional Information :

Oetiker is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race gender age religion disability sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Floor Care,Hospital Experience,Hospitality Experience,Computer Skills,Environmental Services,Cleaning Experience,OSHA,Contract Management,Team Management,Custodial Experience,EHS,Commercial Cleaning

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Environmental Health Safety Specialist • New Tecumseth, Ontario, Canada