ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST
Position Reference #: 42021
Based in Uxbridge, northeast of Toronto, our client is looking for a health & safety specialist to join their team for one year contract. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining our client’s occupational safety programs, policies, and protocols. The individual must be well-versed in the best practices and legislative requirements of occupational health & safety and the environment. In addition, the position will be responsible for assisting in the development of safe work procedures, facilitating employee training, assessing/controlling/eliminating risks, and working actively with leadership and employees to reduce/eliminate accidents/incidents.
To be considered for this role, the candidate should have the following qualification.
- Post-secondary education in occupational health & safety; or equivalent relevant work experience.
- CRSP designation,
- Knowledge and experience working with relevant regulations, codes, and legislative requirements.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of direct work-related experience in a safety role in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience in a metal fabrication manufacturing environment
- Previous experience facilitating and leading a Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC).
- Previous experience conducting safety assessments and audits.
- Good knowledge of environmental systems such as spill control, MSDS, watershed compliance
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the organization
- Experience in resolving and timely completion of any audit actions.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional time management skills
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite and ability to operate competently in proprietary software and reports.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check.
How to apply?
You can apply by emailing your resume and cover letter directly to info@www.qeosh.ca or online on our website. 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).