EHS Coordinator

Position: Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator Location: Cambridge, Ontario

Reporting Relationship: EHS Manager

Position Summary

Manage all health, safety and environmental issues to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with WSIB / work compensation management
• Certified Management representation and co-chair of Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Co-ordinate activities of the Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Conduct and Co-ordinate safety/environmental training
• Participate and Lead environmental and safety audits
• Lead internal PSIF (hazard reporting) program
• Support waste management program
• Comply with all legislated environmental/safety requirements
• Support Ministry of Labour investigations and compliance
• Contribute to company continuous improvement processes
• Maintain communication/reports for the Internally and Globally (WSIB, JHSC, Safety KPI, ISO14001 KPI, etc.)
• Participate in Health and Safety initiatives and activities
• Provide assistance to EHS Manager
• Comply with requirements and assist in maintenance of the necessary quality standards (QS9000/ISO/TS16949/ISO14001) to ensure re-certification
• Participate in internal and external ISO14001 audits
• Participate in emergency preparedness events and attend first aid support

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education or 3-5 years of experience in related role
• First Aid certified (CPR – A & AED)
• JHSC Part 1 and 2 certified
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Basic knowledge of environmental regulations, process waste disposal
• Working knowledge of WSIB Act
• Knowledge of injury and illness prevention techniques, hazard recognition, emergency response and incident
• Team player with clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Tact, diplomacy and respect for confidentiality