Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Location: Port Colborne

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Materials, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.
Company:
Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation

Job Description:

About the Role
Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation (AKBSCA) is seeking an  Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist  to be a part of a new greenfield start‑up based in Port Colborne, Ontario. The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist plays a key role in supporting the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of the EHS function. This position will work with the EHS Manager by assisting in the development and maintenance of environmental, health and safety programs, contributing to ongoing process improvements, and collaborating with leadership to help meet EHS objectives for AKBSCA.  

This is a new position for AKBSCA.

Reporting Relationships
This position directly reports to the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager.

Asahi Kasei Values

Sincerity  – Being sincere with everyone.

Challenge  – Boldly taking challenges, continuously seeking change.

Creativity  – Creating new value through unity and synergy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support implementation of EHS procedures, standards, and training programs to reduce risk and ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.

Maintain strong visibility in the facility through routine walk‑throughs, inspections, safety observations, and employee engagement.

Coach personnel on safety skills, behaviors, and practices that strengthen a Zero Harm culture.

Monitor, measure, and communicate EHS performance and trends; identify improvement opportunities and support corrective actions.

Participate in incident investigations, support root‑cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are completed and tracked for effectiveness.

Perform, facilitate, or assist with hazard and risk assessments, including job hazard analyses and ergonomic/MSD assessments.

Conduct pre‑startup safety reviews (PSSRs) for new or modified equipment.

Support safety programs including PPE, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, confined space, working at heights, hot work, and other critical safety processes.

Assist in environmental compliance activities related to MECP, ECCC, CCOHS, OHSA, and MLITSD, including waste management, hazardous materials, wastewater, stormwater, spill response, and air emissions.

Develop and deliver EHS training, toolbox talks, communication materials, and employee engagement activities.

Organize, maintain, and control EHS records, documentation, permits, inspection logs, training files, and compliance reports.

Support the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC), including inspections, documentation, and follow‑up actions.

Assist with development and improvement of the EHS Management System, including tracking responsibilities and action items.

Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, and contractors to ensure safe work planning and execution.

Support contractor safety activities including orientations, site inspections, and compliance monitoring.

Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements and changes affecting safety and environmental compliance at the facility.

Key

Skills and Abilities

Must be proactive, self‑motivated, customer‑focused, and solution‑oriented.

Ability to foster and maintain relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence and support leaders.

Comfortable developing and executing plans, promoting ideas, and implementing initiatives.

Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications
Education Background:

Minimum post‑secondary education in health, safety, environment, engineering or related field.

Knowledge &

Experience:

Plus 3+ years of experience in Health, Safety and Environment, preferably in a…