Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Position Reference #: 102021

Job Title: 

Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator 

Employment Type: 

Full-Time Permanent

Compensation:

Base salary: 60K-75K plus monthly production/performance incentive Plan & other benefits 

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the environmental health & coordinator will primarily be responsible for designing, developing, implementing and championing the Environmental Health and Safety program within Matalco.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Specific duties and responsibilities include: 

Health & Safety 

  • Identify, assess, and inform leadership of internal and external HSE issues that affect the operation. Recommend and implement action plans and solutions;
  • Monitor HSE legislation, regulations, directives, by-laws and trends from external agencies, assessing impact and recommending changes in programs
  • Communicate with members of the public and representatives of external agencies (WSIB, MOL, MOE, etc.);
  • Oversee, coordinate and/or participate in inspections, investigations, audits, and other assessments to identify hazards and control or eliminate them;
  • Oversee, coordinate and/or participate in inspections, investigations, audits, and other assessments to identify hazards and control or eliminate them;
  • Coordinate testing and evaluation of new, replacement or substitute materials, clothing and safety equipment to ensure proper application and compliance with safety standards.
  • Co-ordinate testing and evaluation of new, replacement or substitute materials, clothing and safety equipment to ensure proper application and compliance with safety standards;
  • Oversee and participate on the Joint Health and Safety Committee, attend meeting and follow-up on action items;
  • Review Accident/Incident Reports to ensure investigations are effective, root causes are identified and appropriate corrective actions are followed-up on;
  • Facilitate orientation and safety training for all new hires.
  • Participate in investigations, accident reporting and administering return-to-work

Environmental

  • Develop and communicate procedures for storage, usage, shipping, monitoring and disposal of regulated materials or substances.
  • Coordinate monthly reporting to environmental agencies;
  • Co-ordinate waste removal, as needed
  • Monitor, collect and analyze a variety of samples (e.g. air, noise, dust, etc.), as required;
  • Assist with investigations and responses to complaints from the public.
  • Review Spill Reports to ensure spills are properly contained and cleaned up, investigations are effective, root causes are identified and appropriate corrective actions are followed upon.
  • Recommend practices for reducing, recycling, and reusing waste to reduce costs and environmental impact;

To be considered for this role, the  occupational health and safety coordinator  must have the following qualification:

  • Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or related field required
  • Recognized Ontario H&S training/certification preferred (i.e., JHSC Part 1 & 2, First Aid & CPR)
  • Knowledge of the Ontario H&S Act and Industrial Regulation required
  • Minimum 1-3 years of experience within a hot metal casting or similar manufacturing environment.
  • Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work with different levels of management
  • You are a highly visible and active leader.

        How to apply?

        You can apply by submitting your resume and cover letter directly to info@www.qeosh.ca or online on our website (www.qeosh.ca). Please indicate the position reference number in your email subject line.

        QEOSH Staffing & Recruitment Inc. is Canada’s Exclusive Health & Safety Staffing & Recruitment. We are dedicated to employment equity and encourage applications from people of all genders, persons with disabilities, racial/visible minorities, and indigenous peoples. At QEOSH, we are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).