HSE Specialist

Description

• Manage the plants budgets for health & safety spending. Facilitate new hire safety on-boarding for new employees. Maintain metrics in accordance with company Leadership requirements.
• Monitor legislative changes and make recommendations based on their potential impact to the business. PSM - local subject matter expert, support the development, review/update as needed JHA’s; SOP’s. Performs safety evaluations, site level self-audits, run site safety committee and ergonomics programs.
• Provide internal support for workers’ compensation cases. Acts as facility safety contact for work comp claims questions, interfaces with insurance adjusters, medical professionals and injured workers.
• Anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices. Applies and uses hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards and reduce risks in the facility or site. Implements, administers and advises others on hazard control programs for their respective Plant(s). Plant lead for the proactive application of internal and external standards in support of hazard reduction and compliance.
• Implement written EHS programs and company safety policies aligned with jurisdictional requirements. Administer the local hearing conservation program per regulatory requirements.
• Maintain working relationships with Regulatory Agencies, to include participation in industry specified organization.
• Actively Coaches staff/supervisors / hourly in leadership behaviors to improve communication, safety behaviors and activities on the shop floor to improve and attain a goal of zero incidents.
• Provide hands-on guidance to facility managers & supervisors regarding incident reporting/investigation program to ensure company standards and process are met.
• Maintain facility training calendar and ensures training records are maintained per regulatory requirements. Facilitates applicable internal facility safety training using appropriate training materials (hands-on, PowerPoints, props, etc.) as scheduled.
• Review incidents, ensure Root Cause Analysis is completed to prevent reoccurrence and drive corrective actions through health checks.

Requirements

• Familiarity with safety and environmental legislation
• RRSP Match
• Technical writing skills for creating documents aimed at an adult learning audience.
• Strong communication (written, verbal, presentation) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• Bilingual in French and English is a strong asset
• Professional EHS certification desired
• Proven Leadership skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills to establish priorities and work effectively in a team.
• Requires a minimum of a BA/BS degree in occupational safety, science, engineering or related discipline
• 5 years prior experience in a manufacturing setting working in a Health & Safety Role

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Floating Days
• Employee Perks & Discounts
• Employee Engagement Events
• Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability
• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Service Awards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive salary - $82,000 - $100,000 based on experinece

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance