Health, Safety, and Environment Specialist

Compensation Range: $75,000 to $85,000

KEY RESPONSIBILITES: 

Responsible for leading the effective, efficient and comprehensive implementation of Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), developing a Safe and Healthful workplace for all Autosystems workers, contractors and visitors.  Some of the duties include: 

• Ensure the OHSMS & EMS requirements are administered and maintained in accordance with ISO45001, ISO14001, applicable legislation, and Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental requirements. 

• Accountable to Conduct and/or participate with all audits and inspections, including pre-audit management and data upload. 

• Provide instruction and training on health and safety required learning including onboarding/orientation of new employees. 

• Drive Zero Harm suggestion program ensuring yearly and quarterly goals are met, actions are submitted/closed and overall program KPIs are achieved. 

• Lead Occupational Injury Management including communicating with WSIB and managing Early and Safe Return to Work. 

• Conduct hazard assessments / audits within the plant(s) on equipment, machinery and tasks. 
  
   

  PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: 

  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point. 

  • Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality. 

  • Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization. 

  • An understanding of the OHSA, Regulations and WSIA. 

  • Strong organizational and time management skills. 

  • Self-starter with the ability to prioritize many different tasks. 

  • Effective oral and written communication skills. 

  • Excellent interpersonal skills. 

  • Ability to gather and analyze information. 

  • Ability to work independently and also as part of a team. 

  • Ability to work accurately, with attention to detail. 

  • Ability to work flexible hours as . 

  • Ability to travel between plants. 

   

   

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT:  

  • Sitting and standing for periods of time 

  • Ambulate around an office environment and on the production floor 

  • Bending, twisting, lifting and reaching 

  • Flexible hours  from time to time 

  • Work mainly performed at a computer workstation. 

• Manage action plans, support monthly environmental, sustainability and energy data submissions in internal tracking system (HSELinx).  

• Manage overall chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), ensuring accurate maintenance and compliance with WHMIS training and applicable legislation. 

• Manage Ergonomic actions and ensure program is supported including involvement in Ergonomics Committee. 

• Lead incident investigations ensuring implementation of corrective actions and ensure data is tracked in internal tracking system (HSELinx) 

• Create Safety Alerts to ensure workers are notified of hazards discovered due to safety incidents. 

• Make recommendations to Management to ensure continued improvement of Workplace Health, Safety and Environmental programs. 

• Lead Contractor Management ensuring documentation is captured from all applicable parties, as . 

• Create and implement health and safety policies, procedures and programs to reduce and eliminate injuries and illnesses. 

• Drive activities of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), including driving agenda and leading meetings. 

• Ensure due diligence is achieved for information related to EHS training and programs and that all communication boards are up to date. 

• Drive MAFACT initiatives and safety projects 

• Any and all other duties as assigned.