EHS Coordinator - Ottawa

Saint-Gobain North America; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring workplace safety and environmental compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on-site, collaborating with various teams to implement effective EHS strategies. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, managing hazard identification, and supporting safety training initiatives. With a strong commitment to sustainability and employee well-being, this organization fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent healthcare benefits package

Parental leave

Paid time-off

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive RRSP

Company-funded DPSP

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Volunteer Day off

LiveWell Program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in EHS or similar role.
• Ability to conduct training sessions and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hazard identification program and conduct EHS inspections.
• Support EHS standards and participate in safety committee meetings.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety

Risk Management

Training Facilitation

Legislative Compliance Research

Incident Investigation

Education

Undergraduate degree in applied sciences

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Tools

ISO Standards

Job description

We are looking for an Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator with a passion for positive business impact. This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success!

Reporting to the Manager EHS, the EHS Coordinator is working on site and is the front-line point of contact for occupational risk management and environmental protection & conservation. An employee in this role will be responsible for implementation of actions and programs related to CertainTeed Canada EHS Strategy and the overall Saint-Gobain EHS Policy and Charter.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain the hazard identification program up to date (Collection of cards, data entry, defining corrective actions with the direct managers)
• Conduct EHS inspection of critical equipment, systems, documents, and records to ensure compliance with legal requirements and standards adherence.
• Support SG Health & Safety Standards Owners with deployment and review of the standards. Support and review of the Safety Observations (SMAT’s), initial review and defining risk reduction plan with the department managers.
• Participate in JHSC Committee (Meetings, review of inspections, preparation of safety minutes and publication on the Health and Safety board)
• Participate in organization of EHS Events (EHS Day, Campaigns & Trainings) Conduct EHS onboarding orientation, in the absence of the EHS Manager.
• Respiratory Program (Perform quantitative fit testing, keep annual machine fit test inspection up to date)
• Support EHS Manager with environmental compliance (Data collections, Liaising with environmental consultants and government bodies)

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

• An undergraduate degree or diploma/certificate related to a related applied sciences field is required. An Occupational Health and Safety Certificate is required.
• 1-2 years’ experience as an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator or similar position.
• Ability to conduct training sessions and facilitate group presentations as required.
• Excellent ability to collect information from employees and to relay relevant facts through incident investigations and risk reduction actions.
• Ability to research and comprehend legislative language to ensure legal compliance.
• Experience working in ISO.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing WCB reporting and return to work process.
• Experience with writing policies and procedures for health and safety.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, is dedicated to improving the lives of its customers, employees, and the environment. At the Ottawa Plant, we specialize in innovative insulation solutions, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Join our team to gain valuable experience in process engineering while contributing to our mission of creating sustainable and energy-efficient solutions.

Saint-Gobain - the world’s largest building materials company with a 350-year legacy of innovation and growth. The Saint Gobain group is a leader in sustainable product development and environmental stewardship. We’re proud that Saint-Gobain North America was recognized by Top Employers institute as one of the best workplaces in North America & Canada.

Our team designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions in the construction and building materials market. We provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change. Our offerings incorporate and promote the wellbeing for each of us and we are building a future where we collectively work together towards our core purpose in Making the World a Better Home.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare benefits package.
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: Competitive RRSP, Company-funded DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).
• Volunteer Day off: Give back to the community – each employee has one paid day a year that they can use towards volunteering their time and effort with a registered charity.
• LiveWell Program: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle.
• And more!

WHY WORK FOR US?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.