Health & Safety Specialist

Position: Health & Safety Specialist [14214]
Our client, a leading Tier 1 manufacturing supplier is looking for an  Health & Safety Specialist  to join their team.

Responsibilities

Implement and administer standardized E2HS processes to ensure compliance to Federal, Provincial and Local regulations as well as Corporate Policies and Procedures

Contribute to the achievement of world class status and corporate savings by minimizing electricity use, environmental impacts and occupational injuries and illnesses

Focus on implementing ISO 50001, 14001, 45001 with the support of corporate specialists and plant staff

Ensure day to day compliance with regulations

Coordinate all regulatory issues and communication with the EHS Manager

Work with EHS Manager to adopt and implement appropriate protocols and procedures to implement and maintain ISO 50001, 14001, 45001

Conduct regular audits of E2HS processes and perform necessary follow up to ensure compliance and advise plant leadership and corporate EHS staff of findings

Maintain accurate and complete records to demonstrate compliance with requirements

Respond to and investigate plant injuries and concerns. Identify deficiencies, assign responsibility and track implementation of countermeasures

Lead the risk assessment process

Chair JHSC committee

Issue monthly safety talks

Lead industrial hygiene assessments and sampling

Participate in new and modified equipment programs from the concept stage through delivery to ensure that E2HS design specifications and regulations are included (PHSR, SMI-105 etc.)

Ensure ergonomic processes integrated in an appropriate manner

Coordinate with HR to implement E2HS training programs and training assessments to ensure required training is identified and conducted

Manage routine reports including data acquisition, documentation, record keeping, monitoring, review, and approval

Coordinate communication of EHS regulatory inspection activity with plant leadership

Identify, lead and drive E2HS projects to improve EHS key performance metrics

Required

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering, Science or related field

Minimum of 5 years of Health & Safety, Environmental, Engineering or related experience in a manufacturing/automotive environment

Strong understanding of Federal, State, Provincial and Local regulations and requirements

Willingness to work on any shift and additional hours as required

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite and/or other software

Compensation & Benefits

$65,000 - 75,000 / year depending on experience

Competitive comprehensive benefit plan including health, group RRSP with a company match, company lease programs, etc

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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