Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Catalent; Windsor; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401k / Retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Catalent in Windsor, ON is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to manage day-to-day EHS functions at the site, developing and maintaining programs to ensure the highest safety standards for employees. This role supports compliance, risk management, and sustainability initiatives.

You will lead training, conduct risk assessments, support security programs, and collaborate with teams to drive safe work practices in a GMP manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• College diploma or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in health and safety.
• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is an asset.
• CRSP designation is an asset.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/manufacturing/GMP is preferred.
• Ability to verify Canadian equivalency for non-Canadian credentials.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and licenses.
• Facilitate training in compliance requirements.
• Develop EH&S standards and programs aligned with Catalent.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety analyses to correct unsafe acts.
• Lead or co-chair the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Support sustainability initiatives and safety across the site.
• Manage security programs including visitor management and access control.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Strong knowledge of EHS regulations

Training delivery

Interpersonal communication

Relationship building

Investigation and risk assessment

Independent work

Education

College diploma or bachelor’s degree

Tools

GMP environment

Job description

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will manage day‑to‑day environmental, health, and safety functions at the site. You will help plan, establish, implement, and maintain programs to ensure the highest level of safety for employees. This position is key to supporting compliance, risk management, and sustainability initiatives across the site.

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch.

Location: Windsor, ON.

100% Onsite.

The Role

• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations, rules, permits, and licenses relevant to the site.
• Facilitate training in compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Develop environmental, health, and safety standards, procedures, and programs in alignment with Catalent standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, job task and safety analysis, and behavior observations to detect and correct unsafe acts or behaviors.
• Lead or co‑chair the Joint Health and Safety Committee in accordance with the Terms of Reference.
• Support environmental protection and sustainability initiatives at the site, including waste reduction, energy use, and water use reduction.
• Manage and support security programs and protocols, including visitor management (Cloudgate), access control, CCTV management, and incident reporting.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• College diploma or bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Human Resources, or a related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience working in a health and safety capacity is required.
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate is an asset.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is an asset.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and/or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility is preferred.
• Catalent participates in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) on a limited basis.
• Candidates with non‑Canadian credentials must provide an evaluation confirming Canadian equivalency as determined by the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) such as World Education Services (WES).
• Physical requirements: The employee is required to talk, hear, sit, use hands, manipulate keys, stand, walk, reach, bend, and use close vision. Potential exposure to chemicals exists.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations, including the Occupational Health & Safety Act, environmental management systems, applicable legislation, codes of practice, permitting, reporting requirements, and safe work practices.
• Experience supporting workplace health and safety programs, including risk assessments, accident and incident investigations, workplace inspections, and return‑to‑work programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to establish credibility, negotiate effectively, influence stakeholders, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities, with the capacity to work independently, manage multiple priorities, conduct thorough investigations, and complete work according to established schedules and requirements.

Pay

The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary within this range $65,000 – $90,000 Plus Bonus, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a global employer, and this salary range does not reflect positions that work in other countries.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)
• Group Retirement Savings – Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions
• Employee Reward & Recognition programs
• Opportunities for professional and personal development & growth including tuition reimbursement

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration to the application or hiring process.