Health, Safety and Environment Lead

Cummins West Africa Limited; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health, Safety, and Environment Lead to enhance safety culture and compliance in a dynamic environment. This role involves promoting safety awareness, conducting risk assessments, and developing training programs to ensure a safe workplace. The ideal candidate will be experienced in health and safety management, with a strong understanding of regulations and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a team that values diversity and strives for excellence in health and safety practices, making a significant impact on the organization and its employees.

Benefits

Company Pension Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Professional Development Benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Health, Safety, or Environmental field preferred.
• Intermediate experience in Industrial Safety standards required.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive safety culture and engage employees in safety programs.
• Lead hazard assessments and drive continual improvement in safety practices.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Incident Investigation

Continuous Improvement

Education

Health, Safety and/or Environmental Degree

Professional Certification in HSE

Job description

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Description

We are looking for a talented On-site Health, Safety, and Environment Lead to join our team for Accelera by Cummins Inc in Mississauga, Ont.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Promote a positive safety culture by actively demonstrating safety awareness and coaching others.
• Engage employees in developing and implementing health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Provide technical expertise to improve hazard prevention, risk control measures, and drive continual improvement.
• Support daily operations by solving complex technical issues related to health, safety, and environment.
• Lead hazard and risk assessments to identify improvement opportunities and compliance gaps.
• Drive the design and maintenance of hazard prevention and control systems to reduce potential risks.
• Develop and lead training and internal communications on hazard prevention and control.
• Evaluate and interpret data to develop improvement plans using a risk-based, data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Balances stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Drives engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Manages conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Optimizes work processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Health, Safety and Environment Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis: Conducting quality, evidence-based investigations with accurate root cause analysis to prevent repeated incidents.
• Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems: Applying international standards to achieve and maintain an effective management system and external certification.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

College, university, or equivalent degree required. Health, Safety and/or Environmental degree preferred. Professional certification in HSE-related field preferred.

Experience

Intermediate level of experience required, including experience in application of Industrial Safety standards and implementation of risk controls. Minimal management experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Ontario Health and Safety Act and O.Reg. 851
• Familiar with Machine safety standards per CSA Z432 and Control of Hazardous Energy CSA Z460
• Understanding of Hydrogen safety would be an asset
• Experience with Ministry of Environment processes and protocols would be an asset

Compensation And Benefits

Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our Company Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, and a full range of personal and professional benefits.

At Cummins, we are committed to diversity and employment equity. We strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected statuses.

The successful candidate will undergo Pre-Employment Background Screening, including a Criminal Background Check.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Manufacturing