Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator - Fixed Term

Johnson Electric Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition programs

Community engagement

Strong leadership

Innovation hubs

Job summary

Johnson Electric is seeking an HSE Coordinator for a fixed-term assignment at our Ancaster facility in Ontario. The role focuses on health, safety, and environmental programs across the site, ensuring compliance, incident prevention, and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with departments to implement safety strategies and maintain records and permits. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing HSE, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of Health, Safety, and/or Environmental experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Experience supporting workplace safety programs and compliance initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• High level of integrity, accountability, and results orientation

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on environmental, health, and safety performance metrics
• Analyze trends and identify root causes of safety incidents, injuries, spills, and environmental concerns
• Coordinate occupational injury claims management and return‑to‑work programs
• Partner with departments on facility design, equipment safety, fire prevention, and emergency preparedness plans
• Conduct facility inspections to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance
• Recommend and follow up on corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks
• Participate in investigations involving incidents, injuries, and safety‑related matters
• Support the preparation of documentation and evidence for investigations and legal matters when required
• Coordinate safety and environmental training programs and awareness initiatives
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental records, files, and documentation
• Review and maintain environmental permits and certifications to ensure compliance
• Support Joint Health & Safety and Environmental Committee activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to health, safety, and environmental performance
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental, and Safety Management Systems, including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements
• Support corporate health, safety, and environmental policies and programs

Skills

HSE knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

ISO 14001 management system

ISO 45001/OHS management systems

Job description

Join Our Team as an HSE Coordinator - Fixed Term at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000per year
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
Schedule: Day Shift
Travel: Minimal

As our next HSE Coordinator, you’ll play a critical role in supporting Johnson Electric’s Health, Safety, and Environmental programs across the facility. Your expertise in occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, risk prevention, and continuous improvement will help create a safe, compliant, and sustainable workplace while supporting operational excellence.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.
• Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the‑art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Monitor and report on environmental, health, and safety performance metrics
• Analyze trends and identify root causes of safety incidents, injuries, spills, and environmental concerns
• Coordinate occupational injury claims management and return‑to‑work programs
• Partner with departments on facility design, equipment safety, fire prevention, and emergency preparedness plans
• Conduct facility inspections to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance
• Recommend and follow up on corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks
• Participate in investigations involving incidents, injuries, and safety‑related matters
• Support the preparation of documentation and evidence for investigations and legal matters when required
• Coordinate safety and environmental training programs and awareness initiatives
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental records, files, and documentation
• Review and maintain environmental permits and certifications to ensure compliance
• Support Joint Health & Safety and Environmental Committee activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to health, safety, and environmental performance
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental, and Safety Management Systems, including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements
• Support corporate health, safety, and environmental policies and programs

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of Health, Safety, and/or Environmental experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Experience supporting workplace safety programs and compliance initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• High level of integrity, accountability, and results orientation

Bonus Points If You Have:

• CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) designation
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001/OHS management systems
• Experience supporting safety committees and audit activities
• Experience with return‑to‑work and injury management programs
• Manufacturing or automotive industry experience

What We Offer:

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with applicable legislation, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.