Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Forestry Operations) / Spécialiste en santé et sécurité environnementales (Opérations forestières)

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada’s forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada’s forests resonates with you, come join our team.

Position  : Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Forestry Operations)

Location : Kapuskasing-Hearst ON

GreenFirst is looking for an Environmental Health & Safety specialist to provide effective services and technical expertise related to Health, Safety, Environment & Site Protection.

Commitment :

• Live up to GreenFirst’s values, principles, and guidelines.
• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities :

• Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.
• Support compliance with collective agreement and sound union / management / employee relations.
• Reports to the Vice President, Forestry Operations
• Identify innovative ideas and implement activities to seek improvements, in order to promote awareness and provide a safe workplace.
• Develop and Support Health and Safety programs and ensure the effective implementation and maintenance through the accountable managers.
• Act as liaison with external service providers.
• Act as a Health, Safety and Site Protection resource person to all site employees.
• Participate in various committees to ensure the consistent application of health, safety and Site protection practices.
• Communicate Health, Safety, Environment and Plant Protection regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain a communications program to keep all employees informed.
• Frequent travel between Kapuskasing, Hearst and forestry operations sites.
• Maintain and distribute H & S Management Systems, policies and procedures.
• Prepare and meet Health & Safety budgets, explain variances and take appropriate corrective action as required.
• Identify and keep up to date with new regulations and innovations to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of H & S services.
• Develop, manage and maintain a system to provide safety statistics and reports to identify trends and preventative action while minimizing costs.
• Identify and provide training, oversight and guidance to the Emergency Response Team (ERT), as necessary.
• Complete various compliance controls, inspections and audits of all Environment & safety activities.
• Establish, maintain, and apply systems and training to provide effective ERT services in compliance with Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Specification (OHSAS) (iso 18001) standards.
• Manage WSIB program.
• Manage site security.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• Education : University degree or equivalent
• Experience : 5 years in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, Environment, industrial hygiene and health and safety best practices.
• Leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Language : English (spoken and written) and French would be considered an asset.