Health Safety & Environmental Specialist

Summary
Our client provides a comprehensive range of solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

About the Role
The HSE champions H&S and Environmental program for the division ensuring regulatory compliance as well as developing procedure, training and committees to support same. The HSE establishes and promotes the maintenance of a safe, accident free, environmentally sound and healthy work environment.

Your Responsibilities
Tasks that this position controls or is responsible for:

• Implements and maintains all Health & Safety / Environmental policies and procedures as per the OH&S and other relevant Federal, Provincial or internal requirements.
• Champions the H&S, Environmental, Ergonomics Assessment and related Inspections and Audits and resulting Action Plans.
• Champions the HWIN (Waste Manifests, account upkeep with the Ministry etc.), NPRI, TRA, ECA applications / upkeep, including all legal aspects & reporting of all of the same.
• WSIB claims and lost time statistics and timely submission of the WSIB Form 7, applications for SIEF addressing objections and follow-up.
• Make studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Inspect or tour organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, and recommends corrective or preventative measures where indicated.
• Active member of Our Safety Group ensuring compliance with WSIB Workwell Audit and practices, communication of Best Practices, attends all meetings
• Liaison with Company Nurse to manage the Modified Work Program along with the Disability Claims in order to facilitate the employee’s return to work on a timely basis as well as supplying necessary information for applications for SIEF, addressing objections and follow-up letters to employees.
• Point of contact for Tyco Security including alarm contact and investigative follow-up.
• Arranges H&S / Ergonomics Meetings, notifies members, participates as a Joint Health & Safety member, as well as sets up / records meeting minutes / initiates monthly workplace inspections.
• Sets up / ensures completion of Workplace Inspections for all departments.
• Assist in monitoring contracts for employee PPE including uniforms, safety glasses, earplugs etc.
• Arranges / delivers in house Safety / Environment/Ergonomic training.
• Maintains / updates online SDS, providing hard copy for easy access ensuring compliance and accurate purchasing process has been followed
• Demonstrates Continuous Improvement through investigating / recommending Best Practices for all areas of Ergonomics / Safety / Environment in order to put in place once established system decided upon.
• Sets example, enforces, and takes a proactive approach to enforce safe working conditions for all employees.
• Maintains / updates any binders / databases for Safety / Environment / Ergonomics including preparation and submission of reports / Action Plans as per Audit / Inspection requirements.
• Maintains and updates safety / environment training matrix, records requirements / dates of courses and books / notifies employees accordingly.
• Cross-functional training of tasks in Human Resources Department.

Other Tasks:

• Continuously adhere to and apply the Our client Employee’s Charter, the Our client Corporate Constitution, and the Our client Operational Principles in all aspects of position and interaction with others.
• Effective use of MBCMs Escalation Process.
• Compliance to IATF customer requirements
• Attends all scheduled meetings and training.
• Understands and follows established rules, procedures and policies relating to position.
• Ensure a safe working environment by observing safe work practices and by following all safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Who we are looking for
Core Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of application of Federal/Provincial Regulations Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, (OH&SA), Canada Standards Act (CSA), Environmental Standards, Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Workers’ Compensation Standards Act as well as any other applicable regulations to meet H&S/Environment Regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of all related reporting obligations for H&S, Enviro, Ergo, WSIB
• Effective time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively transfer knowledge to a diverse group of learners
• Must be able to work independently, source and vet vendors
• Must be able to coach, facilitate and influence a cultural and behavioral change in the workplace
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a team, provide situational leadership
  

Education/Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in related field preferred in order to perform all aspects of tasks. etc.
• Minimum 5 years progressive health & safety experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with expert Excel, Word, Database capabilities
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; customer focused.
• Fluent in English both written and verbal.

Your preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of Industrial Ergonomics, desired

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

What we offer
At Our client, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

We also offer:

• Company-paid Medical and Dental Benefits, along with an option for enhance flexible benefits
• Our client Retirement Savings Plan
• Our client Service Award Program
• Our client Scholarship Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Discounts, including but not limited to discounts on new vehicles, amusement parks, restaurants, etc.

Site Benefits

• Company provided uniforms (if applicable)
• Health programs, sports and team events
• An extensive training program and exciting internal development opportunities
• Parking for two-wheelers, four-wheelers or electric vehicles
• Company BBQ, holiday parties, fundraisers, and company events
• Annual Employee Engagement/Opinion Survey