Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for management of day-to-day management of the health & safety issues within the plant and WSIB Claims.
• Coordinate and chair the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Implement and oversee safety and environmental programs.
• Promote a strong environment, health, safety and sustainability culture.
• Identification of hazardous conditions and practices and work with teams to share safety best practices to correct EHS related matters.
• Ensuring the quality of incident reporting, accident investigations, and the maintenance of records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Arrange and coordinate Return-to-Work and modified duties for employees.
• Maintain/update Job Safety Analysis and preparation of safe work practices.
• Provide support, advice, and guidance with respect to all health and safety activities.
• Coordinate training of employees such as WHMIS, fall protection, confined space entry, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and emergency response.
• Produce reports and statistical information as required.
• Work closely with management to ensure all Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to as required by legislation.
• Partner with Maintenance to submit work orders to address H&S concerns in working areas and on equipment.
• Daily walks through the Production Plant, etc. for inspections of all work areas.
• Research, review, and partner with external vendors for EHS initiatives.
• Investigate and address employee health and safety concerns.
• Participate in Health and Safety orientation training of newly hired employees.
• Ensure Health and Safety inspections are completed and filed properly (hot work permits, fall arrest equipment inspections, etc.).
• Manage monthly workplace inspection program, report findings, and conduct follow-ups to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Act as the main contact for after hours emergencies when required. Provide advice and direction to onsite team via telephone and/or email.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Work with EHS Manager to develop and conduct training programs as required.
• Other duties as required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Building Code and Workplace Safety Insurance Act.
• Training in hazard recognition, assessment, and control.
• Knowledge and experience with implementation of Return to Work and modified work programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with management personnel in a collaborative environment.
• Self starting, proactive individual who can work well independently and in a team environment.
• Transparency in dealing with others, high level of integrity and work ethic.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel).
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in an accredited Occupational Health and Safety certification program or similar.
• JHSC Level 2 certification

Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in the administration of policies and legislative compliance in similar role.
• Experience in similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Environmental Health and Safety systems is considered an asset