Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist
- Toronto, ON
- $79,400-104,200 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct EHS compliance inspections, including audits, safety talks, equipment checks (e.g., fire extinguishers, AEDs, first aid kits).
- Respond to incidents, lead investigations, and manage employee safety concerns, including WSIB claims, return to work, and work refusals as needed.
- Deliver EHS training, including new hire orientation, WHMIS, and ongoing education on policies, procedures, and safe work practices. Maintain and update training matrices.
- Manage contractors and external service providers (e.g., drivers, carriers), including ISN compliance and support for project execution.
- Perform risk assessments (e.g., JSAs) and support the implementation of new equipment or systems and collaborate with union representatives where applicable.
- Oversee PPE and uniform ordering and distribution.
- Regulatory Reporting - preparing and submitting reports to regulatory bodies (e.g., Ministry of Labour, Environment Canada), and serving as a point of contact during inspections or audits.
- Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Minimum 3 -5 years of experience in EHS roles, preferably in manufacturing or distribution environments.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and ability to travel between Toronto and Creemore sites (minimum 3 days/week in Toronto, 2 days/week in Creemore).
- Strong knowledge of Ontario health & safety legislation and WSIB processes.
- Experience with incident investigation, risk assessment, and contractor management.
- Working knowledge of Environmental regulations and Health surveillance programs.
- Proficiency in EHS management systems (e.g., GovernIT) and data analysis.
- Excellent communication, organizational, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.
- Experience leading, managing and analyzing new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns and conducting job hazard and job safety analyses.
- Ability to assess and propose solutions for hazard elimination and work practice improvements.
- Ability to travel internationally – 5%
- Unionized experience would be considered an asset.
- You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities
- You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome
- You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments
- You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow
- You exhibit our core values
- We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities
- We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are
- Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization
- Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
- Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
- Access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
- Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences