Environmental Health & Safety Specialist; Forestry Operations

Position: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Forestry Operations)
Green First Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. Green First Forest Products is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Produits fores tiers Green First est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Nous nous engageons à fournir des pratiques d'emploi accessibles qui sont conformes à la Loi sur l'Accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées de l'Ontario (LAPHO). Si vous avez besoin d'un aménagement pour handicap à n'importe quelle étape du processus de recrutement, veuillez l'indiquer dans votre candidature. Produits fores tiers Green First est fortement engagé envers l'inclusion et la diversité au sein de sa communauté et accueille tous les candidats, y compris, mais sans s'y limiter : les minorités visibles, toutes les religions et ethnies, les personnes handicapées, les personnes LGBTQ et toutes les autres personnes susceptibles de contribuer à la diversification de idées.

L'activité de Produits Forestiers Green First est ancrée dans la forêt ! Pour nous, des forêts bien gérées ont vraiment du sens pour notre entreprise, nos communautés et l'environnement. Nous avons un lien profond avec les terres forestières canadiennes et la durabilité. Si cet engagement envers l'environnement et les forêts canadiennes résonne en vous, venez joindre notre équipe.

The activity of Green First Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada's forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada's forests resonates with you, come join our team.

Position
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Forestry Operations)

Location
Kapuskasing, ON

Commitment

Live up to Green First's values, principles, and guidelines.

Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.

Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities

Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.

Support compliance with collective agreement and sound union/management/employee relations.

Reports to the Vice President, Forestry Operations

Identify innovative ideas and implement activities to seek improvements, in order to promote awareness and provide a safe workplace.

Develop and Support Health and Safety programs and ensure the effective implementation and maintenance through the accountable managers.

Act as liaison with external service providers.

Act as a Health, Safety and Site Protection resource person to all site employees.

Participate in various committees to ensure the consistent application of health, safety and Site protection practices.

Communicate Health, Safety, Environment and Plant Protection regulations and internal policies and procedures.

Maintain a communications program to keep all employees informed.

Frequent travel between Kapuskasing, Hearst and forestry operations sites.

Maintain and distribute H & S Management Systems, policies and procedures.

Prepare and meet Health & Safety budgets, explain variances and take appropriate corrective action as required.

Identify and keep up…