EHS Specialist

Coordinates, maintains, trains and provides oversight of environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs at a plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements.

· Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards

· Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

· Assist EHS Manager in administering EHS programs

· Assist in developing training and ergonomic programs

· Deliver EHS training and new hire orientations for one or more of the following: lock out / tag out (LOTO), fire prevention, hazard communications, confined space entry, hearing conservation, EHS policies and procedures, or other training programs

· Assist in safety incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action

· Conduct inspections and audits, identify opportunities to improve, and make recommendations to improve or eliminate unsafe conditions or practices

· Track and maintain appropriate documentation, and complete reports

· Collaborate with local Human Resources Manager in the administration of Worker’s Compensation and Early Return to Work Program.

· Coordinate all hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage, handling, and disposal

· Ensure procurement of proper EHS supplies including PPE

· May communicate directly with regulatory agencies

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· No supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

· BS degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field, or

o Associate degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field with two years of related experience, or

o High School diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of related experience

· Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures

· Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes

· Strong written communication skills demonstrating the ability to prepare outlines, reports, letters, and any other supplemental materials in a clear and concise manner

· Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to modify basic reports, documents and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and SharePoint

· Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures

· Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy

· Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines

· Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities

· Prior experience in handling compliance issues, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping preferred

· Experience in evaluating/interpreting OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, BOMA and BOCA standards preferred

· Experience with Federal, State and local Worker’s Compensation law and prior experience establishing proactive Ergonomics Program preferred

· Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred

· Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience, preferred

· Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification, preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

· Constant exposure to extreme heat, loud noise, dirt, dust, odors, and fumes

· Ability to sit, stand/walk, bend at waist, squat at knees, crawl/kneel, climb stairs, reach from torso, reach over shoulders, grasp, push/pull, carry and lift/lower

· Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in required areas

· May be required to work additional hours including weekends, holidays, and/or overtime

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,539.00-$89,308.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Scarborough, ON M1B 2W3 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Scarborough, ON M1B 2W3: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person