Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Location: Port Colborne

About the Role  Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation (AKBSCA) is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist to support the new greenfield start‑up in Port Colborne, Ontario. The EHS Specialist will work with the EHS Manager to develop and maintain environmental, health and safety programs, contribute to process improvements, and help meet EHS objectives for the company.
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, behaviours 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 such as 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, 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.
Organise, 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.
Qualifications   Minimum post‑secondary education in health, safety, environment, engineering or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in Health, Safety and Environment, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) certification is preferred.
Proactive, self‑motivated, customer‑focused and solution‑oriented.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills with the ability to influence and support leaders.
Ability to develop and execute plans, promote ideas and implement initiatives.
Comfortable managing sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
Compensation  Salary based position with a range of $85,000.00 to $, based on education and experience.
Travel  Must hold a valid passport and be willing to travel up to 10% internationally for training and visits to other company locations, primarily in the United States and Japan.
Schedule  Full‑time, 100% in‑person position. Typical work hours are Monday to Friday, with flexibility to address urgent issues as needed 24/7. Attendance at meetings and trainings on off‑shifts may also be required periodically.
Working Environment  The position will be based in a temporary office at Niagara College in Welland until the permanent office is built in 2026. The final work environment will be a 24/7 manufacturing operation, involving chemicals and a temperature‑ and humidity‑controlled, state‑of‑the‑art facility.
Equal Opportunity Employer  Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview process for needs that are made known in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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