Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Samco Machinery; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Samco Machinery is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead health and safety initiatives across our Ontario manufacturing operations. You will develop policies, conduct inspections, investigate incidents, and drive a proactive safety culture on the shop floor.

You will coordinate WHMIS training, PPE compliance, and incident follow-ups while supporting HR and management on return-to-work and training programs. Strong Excel skills and ISO awareness are assets.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of direct health and safety experience in an Ontario manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario's OHSA and applicable occupational health and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with JHSC, workplace inspections, hazard identification, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, PPE requirements, and workplace safety procedures.
• Experience developing and delivering safety orientations and employee training.
• Comfortable spending significant time on the plant floor and working directly with supervisors, managers, and production employees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Experience with machine guarding, machinery safety, lockout/tagout, ergonomics, WSIB claims, and safety audits is strongly preferred.
• Experience in metal fabrication, machinery, automotive, industrial equipment, or similar manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with Ontario's OHSA and applicable regulations.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits to identify risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), including meetings, inspections, documentation, and follow-up on recommendations.
• Coordinate and deliver safety orientations, WHMIS training, and other health and safety training initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements, ergonomics practices, machine guarding, machinery safety, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Support WSIB claims, return-to-work processes, and modified work arrangements in collaboration with HR and management.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, training documentation, incident reports, and regulatory compliance records.
• Work closely with Operations, supervisors, managers, and production employees to identify hazards, resolve safety concerns, and promote a proactive safety culture on the shop floor.
• Develop and maintain HR and EHS reports, dashboards, and performance metrics using Microsoft Excel to support management decision-making.
• Analyze workforce and safety data, identify trends, and recommend improvements to reporting processes and operational practices.
• Support broader HR activities, including onboarding, employee training, policy administration, and other HR initiatives as required.

Skills

OHSA compliance

Hazard assessment

Incident investigation

JHSC coordination

Safety training

PPE & machinery safety

Data analysis & Excel

ISO awareness

Education

Diploma/degree in OH&S or EH&S

Job description

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and applicable regulations.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits to identify risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), including meetings, inspections, documentation, and follow-up on recommendations.
• Coordinate and deliver safety orientations, WHMIS training, and other health and safety training initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements, ergonomics practices, machine guarding, machinery safety, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Support WSIB claims, return-to-work processes, and modified work arrangements in collaboration with HR and management.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, training documentation, incident reports, and regulatory compliance records.
• Work closely with Operations, supervisors, managers, and production employees to identify hazards, resolve safety concerns, and promote a proactive safety culture on the shop floor.
• Develop and maintain HR and EHS reports, dashboards, and performance metrics using Microsoft Excel to support management decision-making.
• Analyze workforce and safety data, identify trends, and recommend improvements to reporting processes and operational practices.
• Support broader HR activities, including onboarding, employee training, policy administration, and other HR initiatives as required.

Job Requirements (Education, Knowledge & Skill)

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of direct health and safety experience in an Ontario manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario's OHSA and applicable occupational health and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with JHSC, workplace inspections, hazard identification, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, PPE requirements, and workplace safety procedures.
• Experience developing and delivering safety orientations and employee training.
• Comfortable spending significant time on the plant floor and working directly with supervisors, managers, and production employees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Experience with machine guarding, machinery safety, lockout/tagout, ergonomics, WSIB claims, and safety audits is strongly preferred.
• Experience in metal fabrication, machinery, automotive, industrial equipment, or similar manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO certification is an asset.