Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Business Integra Inc; La Prairie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Integra Inc is seeking an Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist II in La Prairie, Quebec, to support the integration of EHS programs and ensure regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in Health and Safety, preferably in an industrial setting.

The role requires fluency in both French and English, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position is on-site and focuses on policy development, risk assessments, and monitoring compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Health and Safety in an industrial factory.
• Ability to document, plan and execute programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a review of EHS programs and assess existing gaps.
• Develop new EHS policies where gaps are identified.
• Monitor the effectiveness of mitigation measures over time.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify workplace hazards.
• Provide recommendations for modifications or additional safeguards.

Skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Interpersonal skills

Strong oral communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety or related program

Job description

Job Title - Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist II

Job Location - 1400 Rue Industrielle, La Prairie, Quebec, Canada, J5R 2E5

Need someone who is Fluent in French and English

Job Description

1. Scope of Work – Environment, Health and Safety Specialist

Reporting to the Environment, Health and Safety Director at the La Prairie site.

Objective

Support the integration of EHS programs at GEV and ensure full compliance with applicable local and provincial regulatory requirements.

Duration

1 year

Location

On-site at Client office - La Prairie. Remote work is not planned as part of this assignment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety or any other related program

Fluent in French and English

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Health and Safety in an industrial factory.

Interpersonal skills

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan and execute programs.

2. Main Responsibilities

A. Integration of EHS Programs at GEV

• Conduct a review of GEV’s EHS programs and assess existing gaps.
• Identify gaps and areas for improvement, and assign responsibilities for corrective actions.
• Support the implementation of updated GEV programs across all relevant departments.

B. Policy Development

• Review existing EHS policies to assess their effectiveness and alignment with the GEV framework.
• Develop new EHS policies where gaps are identified.
• Update existing policies to reflect the GEV framework and best practices.
• Ensure all policies are properly documented and easily accessible to employees.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify workplace hazards.
• Evaluate the likelihood and potential impact of identified risks.
• Develop and support the implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Monitor the effectiveness of mitigation measures over time.

D. Machine Assessments

• Review equipment to verify compliance with applicable safety standards.
• Identify machinery presenting safety or compliance risks.
• Provide recommendations for modifications or additional safeguards where necessary.
• Support the implementation of the recommended corrective actions.

E. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures

• Review existing LOTO procedures to assess their effectiveness and alignment with the GEV framework.
• Develop comprehensive LOTO procedures where none exist.
• Update existing procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with the GEV framework.
• Train employees on new or revised lockout/tagout procedures.

F. Compliance Calendar Development

• Research applicable local and provincial EHS regulations.
• Develop a compliance calendar identifying key deadlines and required actions.
• Update the calendar regularly to reflect regulatory or organizational changes.

G. Other Related Health, Safety, and Environment Duties

4. Monitoring / Reporting

• Monthly progress reports to stakeholders
• Comprehensive final report at the end of the project

5. Required Qualifications

• University degree related to Health and Safety or any other related field
• Experience in an industrial environment (Minimum 5 years)