Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide EHS expertise for daily operations.
• Manage emergency and hazard response activities.
• Review and actively support all EHS investigations to ensure appropriate reporting, root cause analysis and corrective actions are taken.
• Monitor and participate in guidance on current and future production activities ensuring compliance with EHS acts and regulations.
• Stay current on changes in EHS regulation and legislation to ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal environmental permits and licensing requirements.
• Identify and develop EHS education and required certifications.
• Develop and deliver EHS initiatives to continuously improve policies and programs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Loss Management policies, programs, and procedures.
• Monitor and assess occupational exposures from the various processes conducted.
• Implement and monitor elements of the waste management system, including reporting requirements of air emissions, industrial and hazardous waste disposal, storage tanks, chemical purchase/storage, etc.
• Provide and maintain accurate statistical data, reports, and analysis of EHS conditions in support of reduction goals.
• Ensure compliance with all occupational safety and health regulations, life safety codes and CSA standards.
• Maintain registration requirements of ISO 14001/45001.
• Support Joint Health and Safety committees, functions, and activities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Post-secondary education in related disciplines (environmental management, occupational health and safety, etc.). A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 2 years’ experience in an EHS role within a manufacturing environment required.
• Strong knowledge of applicable workplace safety and health and environmental legislation.
• Experience planning, conducting, and tracking EHS compliance and hazard assessments
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a strong ability to build relationships.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, etc.
• Have or ability to obtain a valid First Aid Training Certification.
• Certification in Laser Safety (hazards, inspection, and controls) considered an asset.

Up to 10% of travel is required in this position.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, e­fficient and reliable.

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