Health, Safety, Environment Coordinator

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The Safety Coordinator is responsible for coordinating assigned aspects of the ALS Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) for Waterloo and associated Service Centres.

• Work with HSE Manager, Canada Environmental and location managers to implement all new and existing ALS health and safety programs and annual HSE strategies
• Travel to Service Centres to maintain onsite compliance on a routine basis as established via Quarterly Inspection Requirements;
• Co‑chair the Joint Health Safety and Environment Committee meetings;
• Coordinate and provide HSE orientation and ongoing Health and Safety training for staff at the Waterloo Hub;
• Ensure adequate First Aid management including supplies, reporting, resources, and scheduling in Waterloo Hub;
• Lead incident management including investigation, reporting, and follow up;
• Co‑operate with Injury Management personnel as necessary;
• Coordinate and maintain contractor management induction, insurance, and documentation;
• Maintain and update SDS records stored on‑site;
• Maintain emergency response procedures including scheduling drills and inspections;
• Coordinate and conduct exposure monitoring
• Complete employee fit tests and maintain the respiratory protection program
• Coordinate and conduct internal HSE training sessions (e.g., spills training, fire safety training)
• Coordinate external HSE training programs for all employees (TDG, First Aid, etc.)
• Participate in and follow up on monthly site safety inspections and actions
• Enter all hazards and incidents in the Compliance Portal and ensure appropriate information and documents are included
• Ensure Compliance Portal is up to date with all required information
• Recommend corrective and preventative safety measures and appropriate safety equipment and materials to local management;
• Lead risk analysis and hazard identification processes for both safety and the environment;
• Write procedures, policies, and educational material for the local safety program;
• Coordinate and manage contractor management program including induction, insurance and documentation
• Assist HSE Manager, Canada Environmental in review and creation of HSE policies and procedures as assigned;
• Use correct protocols as defined in authorized procedures and schedules;
• Notify and coordinate hazardous sample receipt and analysis with laboratory, safety team, and contractors and disposal as required;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent English communication skills are mandatory (auditory, verbal, written, and reading);
• Strong organizational and leadership skills;
• Ability to speak in public and effectively present information to groups;
• Proven time management skills, including handling escalations and time‑critical issues;
• Able to work independently and take initiative and work as part of a team;
• Able to stay current in an ever‑changing environment
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on varied tasks as required;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), with competent computer skills;
• Ability to travel to other ALS locations within Ontario (e.g., service centres) on regular basis

• Technical Diploma or Degree in Health and Safety, or related discipline;
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a Laboratory environment is preferred;
• Valid unrestricted license for personal vehicle use applicable in the province/territory.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs on a regular basis and…