Health, Safety, and Environment Specialist

Compensation Range: $75,000 to $85,000

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

Responsible for leading the effective, efficient and comprehensive implementation of Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), developing a Safe and Healthful workplace for all Autosystems workers, contractors and visitors. Some of the duties include:

• Ensure the OHSMS & EMS requirements are administered and maintained in accordance with ISO45001, ISO14001, applicable legislation, and Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental requirements.

• Accountable to Conduct and/or participate with all audits and inspections, including pre-audit management and data upload.

• Provide instruction and training on health and safety required learning including onboarding/orientation of new employees.

• Drive Zero Harm suggestion program ensuring yearly and quarterly goals are met, actions are submitted/closed and overall program KPIs are achieved.

• Lead Occupational Injury Management including communicating with WSIB and managing Early and Safe Return to Work.

• Conduct hazard assessments / audits within the plant(s) on equipment, machinery and tasks.
  
  

  PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.

  • Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.

  • Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

  • An understanding of the OHSA, Regulations and WSIA.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

  • Self-starter with the ability to prioritize many different tasks.

  • Effective oral and written communication skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to gather and analyze information.

  • Ability to work independently and also as part of a team.

  • Ability to work accurately, with attention to detail.

  • Ability to work flexible hours as required.

  • Ability to travel between plants.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

  • Sitting and standing for periods of time

  • Ambulate around an office environment and on the production floor

  • Bending, twisting, lifting and reaching

  • Flexible hours required from time to time

  • Work mainly performed at a computer workstation.

• Manage action plans, support monthly environmental, sustainability and energy data submissions in internal tracking system (HSELinx).

• Manage overall chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), ensuring accurate maintenance and compliance with WHMIS training and applicable legislation.

• Manage Ergonomic actions and ensure program is supported including involvement in Ergonomics Committee.

• Lead incident investigations ensuring implementation of corrective actions and ensure data is tracked in internal tracking system (HSELinx)

• Create Safety Alerts to ensure workers are notified of hazards discovered due to safety incidents.

• Make recommendations to Management to ensure continued improvement of Workplace Health, Safety and Environmental programs.

• Lead Contractor Management ensuring documentation is captured from all applicable parties, as required.

• Create and implement health and safety policies, procedures and programs to reduce and eliminate injuries and illnesses.

• Drive activities of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), including driving agenda and leading meetings.

• Ensure due diligence is achieved for information related to EHS training and programs and that all communication boards are up to date.

• Drive MAFACT initiatives and safety projects

• Any and all other duties as assigned.