Health Safety Environment Coordinator

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies; London; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Coordinator in London, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and safety compliance, particularly within the automotive manufacturing sector. Responsibilities include managing HSE programs, conducting audits, and delivering training. Applicants should hold a relevant post-secondary education and have at least 3 years of related experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ hands-on experience in a similar role, preferably in automotive or manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of current OH&S legislation, ISO14001 standards, and environmental compliance.
• Willing to be available for on-call responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage all elements of the HSE Management System.
• Perform risk assessments and support incident investigations.
• Organize and assist with audits for compliance.
• Serve as the point of contact for regulatory agencies.
• Lead sustainability efforts and deliver training sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline

Tools

HSELinx

Job description

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift (between 6:30am–4:30pm); occasional on-call availability required

POSITION OVERVIEW

We’re currently looking for an experienced and driven Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Coordinator to join our client. In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining HSE programs that align with legislative standards while encouraging a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. You’ll work closely with both internal teams and external partners to continuously enhance workplace health, safety, and environmental practices.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Oversee and manage all elements of the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Management System
• Perform risk assessments, support incident investigations, and help develop corrective actions
• Organize and assist with audits, ensuring full compliance with internal and external audit standards, including those from the Ministry of Labour/Environment
• Serve as the main point of contact for regulatory agencies and corporate HSE representatives
• Lead and promote sustainability efforts such as waste reduction, emissions monitoring, and adherence to ISO14001 and other environmental standards
• Deliver training and orientation sessions to staff on safety and environmental policies and best practices
• Accurately maintain records and reports using HSELinx and other data tracking systems
• Participate in and support Emergency Response Team activities as needed
• Review HSE performance indicators and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience in a similar role, ideally within the automotive or manufacturing sectors
• In-depth knowledge of current OH&S legislation, ISO14001 standards, and environmental compliance regulations
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills
• Willingness to be available for on-call responsibilities when needed