EHS Specialist and Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO / IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.

Job Description

Job Profile

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist & Team Lead will manage programs and projects that promote workplace safety and environmental compliance across the organization. This role involves developing and implementing safety training, procedures, and emergency response plans, while ensuring adherence to OHSA regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Environmental Health and Safety Programs and Projects

• Plan, design, develop and evaluate company wide safety programs including training and procedures under the direction of the EHS Manager
• Plan, manage and execute projects with internal and external stakeholders related to workplace safety, occupational hygiene, internal or external audit, and environmental compliance
• Maintain awareness of amendments to the OHSA and Regulations, and make recommendations for their implementation
• Lead investigation and RCA of workplace incidents, develop corrective actions along with relevant stakeholders, prepare WSIB and MLTSD reports if required and facilitate external communication related to incidents
• Monitor and develop reports for internal stakeholders related to KPI metric’s, incident trends, and hazardous waste generation and develop and propose actions to address gaps
• Develop and coordinate emergency response plans and conduct drills
• Lead and participate in risk assessments and help implement strategies to mitigate hazards
• Lead and coach participants in workplace inspections and safety investigations
• Lead and ensure the functionality of Joint Health and Safety Committee as required by legislation
• Research occupational safety information to assure the best available methods and practices are adopted to minimize hazards in the workplace
• Develop and conduct occupational safety training for various workgroups, including evaluation and modification of programs to meet local, provincial, and federal OHSA requirements
• Monitor the daily activities of staff by scheduling their work and monitoring timelines to meet targets and achieve departmental and company goals

Support and drive Continuous Improvement (CI)

Perform Other Duties

Qualifications

Competencies Required

Additional Information

The typical pay range for this role is :

Minimum : CAD $75,000 / Yearly

Maximum : CAD $85,000 / Yearly

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as : experience, skills, and location.

ABOUT LGC :

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.

OUR VALUES

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website

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