Lead, Environmental Health & Safety

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Lead for its MAS division, based in Trenton, Ontario.

You will implement and maintain EHS programs, ensure compliance with federal, provincial, local, and customer requirements, and guide operations leaders toward a zero-injury culture while minimizing environmental impact. The role involves coordinating with a global EHS network, performing risk assessments, audits, training, and maintaining records across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with at least 8 years of EHS experience.
• Strong technical understanding of occupational health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience developing and authoring risk assessments, policies, and training programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with computer and safety software tools.

Responsibilities

• Supports all aspects of EHS performance, including injury reduction and environmental initiatives.
• Conducts workplace surveys, safety audits, risk assessments, and advises management on corrective actions.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Risk assessments

Regulatory compliance

Training program development

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree or equivalent

Tools

Gensuite

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Environmental Health & Safety
Job Location: Trenton, ON
Job Code: 46411
Job Schedule: Day Shift
Compensation Range: Between $100,000 - $150,000 annually

L3 Technologies MAS, located in Mirabel (QC), is a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

L3Harris is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Lead in its L3 MAS division; Canada’s premier aircraft support integrator. The successful candidate will join the MAS EHS team and be located in Trenton, Ontario, supporting several operations across the country, and will join a network of EHS professionals around the globe.

The EHS Lead, with direction and support of the MAS EHS Team, will be responsible for implementing, and maintaining the policies, programs, and procedures within the L3Harris EHS management system, and will ensure compliance with all federal, provincial, local, and customer EHS requirements.

The EHS Lead must serve as a change agent and demonstrate the ability to guide operations leaders in implementing EHS programs, building a zero injury culture, and minimizing impact on the environment.

An Environment, Health & Safety Lead at L3 MAS:

• Supports all aspects of EHS&S performance, including injury reduction and avoidance, environmental sustainability initiatives, and meeting EHS&S regulatory and company requirements.
• Conducts workplace surveys, safety audits, risks assessments, etc. and advises management of conditions requiring corrective action and tracks resolutions to an effective closure.
• Focuses on continuous improvement and management of change of EHS&S programs in processes, systems, and products. Focus areas: Ergonomics, Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, Electrical Safety, Hazard and Risk Assessments, Hazardous Waste Large Quantity Generator, Air Quality and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
• Supports incident investigations and data/trend analysis to determine root cause, produces and maintains necessary documentation and ensures that all applicable reporting requirements are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure dissemination of ownership responsibilities for regulatory, corporate, and internal obligations throughout all business functions. Develop written programs to define and training programs to disseminate these responsibilities. Audit work practices to ensure adherence by employees and enforcement by management.
• Works independently to evaluate programs, and identify trends and appropriate action plans.
• Remains current with all applicable regulations and company policies.
• Establishes and maintains necessary contacts with local, provincial and federal regulatory agencies.
• Ensures that all applicable internal and external reporting requirements are performed accurately and in a timely manner;
• Provides/supports EHS briefings and training sessions as appropriate to fulfill regulatory requirements and foster a safe working environment.
• Maintains required records in accordance with regulatory and L3Harris requirements, to include but not limited to site permits and licenses, training, certifications, inspections, audits, etc.
• Actively participate in the local safety committee and engages employees to take ownership of EHS;
• Supports the standardization of EHS processes across the enterprise.
• Work is performed in multiple locations and environments to include offices, laboratories, manufacturing areas, hangars, flight lines, and customer location support;
• Flexible to support off-shift or weekend activities and response measures, and able to travel up to 25% as needed; and
• Performs related duties or special projects as directed.

Qualifications:

• Requires practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience;
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience;
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 4 to 6 years of prior related experience;
• Strong technical understanding of occupational health, safety and environmental regulations, and practices under federal and provincial regulations;
• Experience developing and authoring risk assessments, policies, and training programs;
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation); and
• Proficient computer and technical application skills.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bi-lingual in French and English;
• EHS-related professional accreditations;
• ISO 14001:2015 and 45001:2018 experience;
• Strong root cause analysis skills;
• Experience using and leveraging EHS common tools and systems, such as Gensuite;
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analysis skills;
• Exhibits sound judgment and professionalism in all situations; and
• Self-directed, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assess priorities effectively.

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):

• Must be eligible for registration to the Controlled Goods Program; and
• Must be eligible to obtaining and maintaining the government of Canada’s “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue, 48,000 employees and customers in more than 100 countries. L3Harris.com

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.