Environmental Health Safety Specialist

This individual will be responsible for the prevention of occupational injuries and illness through effective health and safety programs to support a culture that promotes health and safety in all aspects of the organization. Responsibilities: - Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental regulations - Promote safety in the workplace. - Act as the main point of contact for communication with the Ministry of Labour and Ministry of the Environment. - Determine the EH&S training requirements and develop training programs - Develop programs to assess the effectiveness of training and employee compliance - Update and maintain Health and Safety and Environmental policies - Participate and provide support and resources for accident - Manage and track accident rates and developing effective accident investigation techniques - Co-chair the JHSC Committee Requirements: - Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Engineering is preferred - Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP) designation is an asset - Certified ISO14001 internal auditor is an asset - 10+ years’ experience in occupational safety, and industrial hygiene - Experience working in a manufacturing environment - Effective problem solving skills - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) - Effective communication skills; written and verbal