Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
As an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, you will be part of a dedicated team based in Kitchener, ON and reporting to the DC Site Leader.

What You Will Do

Ensuring all data on EHS is entered on time on the EHS website

Developing, completing and filing all necessary documentation and/or reports in accordance with applicable reporting and record keeping requirements on EHS Web for SBD

Maintaining a compliance calendar for all required activities and reporting obligations for facilities

Developing and maintaining all environmental, health, and safety programs for division

Identify, participate in and/or lead agency inspection response requirements

Understanding solid and hazardous waste laws and regulations applicable to the facility’s wastes; identifying hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, and ensuring the proper management and disposal of such wastes

Working with Operations to evaluate opportunities for recycling and waste reduction, reducing energy consumption, conserving water and evaluating new raw materials or replacements for existing raw materials

Identifying and implementing EHS training programs for employees and contractors

Coordinating industrial hygiene surveys, safety reviews, hazard analysis, accident investigations, and analyzing trends in injury/illness experience and hazards identified at the facility

Guiding and supporting all location management on injury reporting and timelines to provide to the Corporate EHS group

Supporting the Sr EHS Manager on Workers Comp management within the divisions to reduce financial impact

Providing WSIB Clearance letters to meet customer expectations

Supporting Operations is providing EHS documentation for third party accreditation

Assisting in completing EHS questionnaires for customers

Supporting Facility in meeting respective Roadmap targets and ensuring managers are aware of their targets and obligations

Coordinate Process Risk Assessments for the site

Act as Management member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee

Who You Are

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Occupational Health and Safety or other applicable discipline

2-4 years of work experience as a HSE Specialist ideally in a warehouse or manufacturing environment

Working knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and related legislation

Experience managing return to work programs

Demonstrated experience in employee coaching and training

Demonstrated knowledge of Health and Safety legislation in all provincial areas is required

Valid driver’s license

Excellent leadership and training skills

Strong time management, planning, organizing and prioritization skills

Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills in order to liaise with clients, subcontractors & employees

A professional demeanor and a positive attitude

What You Get

Anticipated compensation for this role is $60,000-$70,000 in annual base salary. Salary is based on market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees.

A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.

Opportunities to stretch and develop in our diverse lines of business within our Fortune 200 company.

We offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.

Competitive compensation & benefits package.

Use of a Company cell phone & laptop.

Company Perks including:
Goodlife Fitness discounts, Employee product purchase, and many more!

EEO Statement
Stanley Black & Decker believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit. We strive to hire employees that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of employees and our communities including but not limited to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, and disability.

We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek employees who will work respectfully and constructively with differences across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing SBD’s priorities, goals and principles of equity and inclusivity.

If accommodation is required at any point in the recruitment process, please contact a member of our Recruitment Team.

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