Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator

Canplas Industries Ltd; Barrie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canplas Industries Ltd is seeking an HSE Coordinator in Barrie, Ontario, who will play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving HSE management systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various teams, coordinate training, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, contributing to a safer workplace and supporting the company's organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with numbers and technical aptitude.
• Recognized formal training in Health and Safety or Environmental studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and create HSE Management System documents based on current regulatory requirements.
• Provide directions to managers regarding claims management.
• Organize and maintain documentation of planned inspections.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

Post-secondary education

Training in Health and Safety or Environmental studies

Tools

MS Office Products

Job description

Canplas is a North American business unit located in Barrie, Ontario. Our team develops and produces solutions that meet our clients’ most demanding expectations. We are passionate about creating sustainable, innovative solutions for the markets we serve. We provide people around the world with innovative solutions, leading our industry in a way that anticipates the rapidly evolving needs of our customers.

Position Summary:

The HSE Coordinator is an integral part of the HSE team, reporting to the HSE Business Partner and providing support to the Manufacturing Plant and the Distribution Centre. The HSE Coordinator will assist with HSE projects and work together with the HSE Specialist to support the organizational goals by participating in HSE program development and implementation.

The role includes the maintenance and continuous improvement of our HSE Management Systems, along with compiling, analyzing, and communicating our HSE stats and KPIs.

Major responsibilities include:

• Maintain and create HSE Management System documents based on current regulatory requirements, including but not limited to policies and procedures, work instructions, training plans and information postings specific to the Canplas locations.
• Complete environmental reports as required by the Corporate HSE Department.
• Assist the Specialist, Supervisors and Managers with the application of HSE system requirements.
• Responsible for the management of worker’s compensation and return to work programs.
• Provide documents and direction to supervisors and managers regarding claims management.
• Develop, coordinate, and perform training activities including new employee HSE orientation.
• Proactively identify potential HSE hazards through Safety interactions, Gemba walks, inspections, and audits.
• Provide subject matter knowledge to department managers/supervisors to support the identification of HSE gaps and improvement opportunities and assist in development, implementation and monitoring of actions.
• Develop/support/participate in HSE program development and implementation.
• Maintain and update HSE Bulletin/Communication boards, SDS binders, Hazardous Materials Inventory, Near Miss Summary, and first aid room/kits.
• Prepare Safety talks and training materials for all departments.
• Prepare presentations and training materials for employee meetings and maintain records.
• Organize the schedule for planned inspections. Co-ordinate and maintain documentation of planned inspections.
• Lead JHSC meetings; prepare schedule, maintain minutes, action items and other related documents.
• Prepare monthly report on HSE system status, First Aids, Accident/Incidents JHSC activities.
• Perform review and update of all Accident/Incident investigations following the supervisors’ initial investigation.
• Support the HSE Specialist and Plant Manager in preparation of reportables and learning reviews.
• Track and follow up on GSII action items and update report.
• Conduct monthly corrective action review meetings.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education.
• Recognized formal training in one of: Health and Safety, or Environmental studies preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with numbers and technical aptitude.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient using MS Office Products.
• Demonstrates high attention to detail, problem solving, teamwork, and presentation skills.

Canplas is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Canplas jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].