Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

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

Location :
Hearst, ON

Green First is looking for an Environmental Health & Safety specialist to provide effective services and technical expertise related to Health, Safety, Environment & Site Protection.

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 General Manager.
• 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 such as Joint Health & Safety committee 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.
• Maintain and distribute Health & Safety Management Systems, policies and procedures.
• Prepare and meet Health & Safety budgets, explain variances and take appropriate corrective action as required.
• Identify and keep up to date with new regulations and innovations to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Health & Safety services.
• Develop, manage and maintain a system to provide safety statistics/Key performance indicators and reports to identify trends and preventative action while minimizing costs.
• Oversee site Learning Management System ensuring new employees are enrolled in and complete compliance curriculums.
• Identify and provide training, oversight and guidance to the Emergency Response Team (ERT), as necessary.
• Complete various compliance controls, inspections and audits of all Environment & safety activities.
• Establish, maintain, and apply systems and training to provide effective ERT services in compliance with Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Specification (OHSAS) (iso 18001) standards.
• Assist in training and orientation of new employees.
• Manage WSIB program.
• Manage site security.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education:
  
  University degree or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  5 years in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, Environment, industrial hygiene and health and safety best practices.
• Leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Language:
  English (spoken and written) and French would be considered an asset.

Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Please include the job title in the subject line of your email

Please Note:

This posting represents an active vacancy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used in any part of Green First’s recruitment or hiring processes.

Salary Range: $70,916 – $101, 153 annually.

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