EHS Specialist

Description

• Perform all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.
• Conduct EHS inspections to ensure all equipment and buildings owned or operated by the company comply with safety and fire regulations and any other provincial or federal regulations.
• Conduct effective job hazard and ergonomics analysis of the workplace and for all work centers, including capturing photos of non-compliances.
• Liaise with production to ensure all manufacturing activities are conducted according to company Health and Safety policies and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Work closely with the joint EHS committee and all levels of management to ensure safety and compliance is observed at all levels.
• Investigate accidents thoroughly and effectively, and then respond appropriately as required, including assisting with liability determination and causation, resolution of open claims, communicating to, training, and following up with supervisors and employees, and recommending and implementing corrective action plans where applicable.
• Monitor safety performance of each worker and administer corrective discipline for safety violations where applicable.
• Enhance, maintain, and present EHS procedures and policies for existing employees and visitors as required.
• Work closely with the EHS Manager to develop manuals, policies, and procedures for training and safe work practices to be implemented.
• File request for accident evaluations, ensuring unpreventable accidents are recorded as such wherever applicable.
• Be part of a regularly schedule on call rotation with fellow EHS professionals to provide support on nights and weekends at our facilities.
• Provide necessary training, leadership, organization, PPE allocation, and control to meet the company’s goal of zero accidents.
• Take responsibility for any necessary action to maintain overall safe practices and procedures, including the cessation of an unsafe operating procedure.
• Coordinate EHS supplies by ensuring appropriate supplies are identified and purchased in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Monitor and measure effectiveness of all EHS programs and documentation required as part of compliance with local regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Occupational Health and Safety certificate or equivalent
• Diplomatic, with strong morals and ethics, and a commitment to health and safety
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with employees, other departments, supervisors, and external stakeholders through effective communication skills
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Understanding of current legislation, Codes of Practice and other safe work practice requirements and recommendations
• Knowledge of current employment law and safety regulations
• Experience in the gathering and compilation of data, and preparation of reports
• Presentation, written, and verbal skills
• Attention to detail in all areas of work
• Experience with accident investigation, workplace inspection, and job hazard analysis
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
• Ability to identify developmental needs of employees and to provide coaching, mentoring, and other help
• First Aid responder certificate
• Available for on-call rotation for nights and weekends

Benefits

• Paid holidays, paid vacation days, and paid sick time
• Industrial plant environment – on shop floor at least 80% of time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Retirement Savings Plan, Extended Health Care, Dental, and Vision
• Competitive Pay

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance