Lead, Environment Health & Safety (EHS)

L3Harris Technologies

  • Trenton, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.About your next challenge as Lead, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS):L3Harris is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Lead for its L3 MAS division; Canada’s premier aircraft support integrator. The successful candidate will join the MAS’ EHS team and be located in Trenton, Ontario, supporting several operations across the country, and will join a network of EHS professionals around the globe.The EHS Lead, with direction from the EHS Manager and support of the MAS’ EHS Team, will be responsible for implementing, and maintaining the policies, programs, and procedures within the L3Harris EHS management system, and will ensure compliance with all federal, provincial, local, and customer EHS requirements.The EHS Lead must serve as a change agent and demonstrate the ability to guide operations leaders in implementing EHS programs, building a zero injury culture, and minimizing impact on the environment.What you will do:
  • Participate actively with the organization’s leadership to establish policies and directions to achieve the targets and objectives within the EHS program;
  • Lead and cultivate a team of EHS professionals to support actions and meet the sites and company EHS goals and compliance obligations;
  • Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring company environment, health and safety (EHS) programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, provincial and local EHS regulations;
  • Works with stakeholders in the organization during space planning, building expansions and/or other changes in facilities or work areas to ensure EHS requirements and regulations are met;
  • Focuses on continuous improvement of EHS programs in processes, systems, and products;
  • Conducts root cause analysis, workplace surveys, safety audits and assessments. Advises management of conditions requiring corrective action;
  • Provides/supports EHS briefings and training sessions as appropriate to fulfill regulatory requirements and foster a safe working environment;
  • Leads EHS committees and engages all employees to take ownership of EHS;
  • Use problem solving skills and risk assessments during investigations into the root cause of injuries, events, or near misses. Ensures appropriate actions are taken to correct and prevent recurrence of unsafe conditions and/or behaviors;
  • Supports pollution prevention and sustainability project identification and execution;
  • Uses common EHS tools and platforms (Gensuite) to meet corporate reporting requirements and enhance employee engagement and commitment;
  • Participate actively with the EHS team and organization’s leadership to establish policies and directions to achieve leadership within the EHS program;
  • Support implementation of the EHS program within the scope of associated contracts, responsible for compliance with all applicable EHS and corporate management standards;
  • Ensures that all applicable internal and external reporting requirements are performed accurately and in a timely manner;
  • Remains current with all applicable regulations and company policies, and advises EHS Lead and leadership in EHS-related programmatic change recommendations or requirements;
  • Focuses on continuous improvement of EHS programs in processes, systems, and products;
  • Works with stakeholders in the organization during space planning, building expansions and/or other changes in facilities or work areas to ensure EHS requirements and regulations are met;
  • Conducts workplace surveys, safety audits and assessments. Advises EHS Lead and management of conditions requiring corrective action;
  • Provides/supports EHS briefings and training sessions as appropriate to fulfill regulatory requirements and foster a safe working environment;
  • Conducts job hazard assessments to identify and mitigate hazards in the workplace;
  • Actively participate in the local safety committee and engages all employees to take ownership of EHS;
  • Supports pollution prevention and sustainability project identification and execution;
  • Supports and guides accident investigations to determine thorough root cause and produces and maintains necessary documentation and permits;
  • Maintains required site permits and licenses;
  • Establishes and maintains necessary contacts with site, local, provincial, federal regulatory agencies;
  • Maintains required records in accordance with regulatory and L3Harris requirements;
  • Work is performed in multiple locations and environments to include offices, laboratories, manufacturing areas, hangars, flight lines, and customer location support;
  • Flexible to support off-shift or weekend activities and response measures, and able to travel up to 25% as needed;
  • Performs related duties or special projects as directed.
Required Skills and Experiences:
  • Requires comprehensive level knowledge of job area;
  • May have in-depth knowledge of project management;
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience;
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience;
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience;
  • Strong technical understanding of occupational health, safety and environmental regulations, and practices under federal and provincial regulations;
  • Experience developing and authoring risk assessments, policies, and training programs;
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation);
  • Proficient computer and technical application skills.
Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Bilingual in French and English;
  • EHS-related professional accreditations;
  • ISO 14001:2015 and 45001:2018 experience;
  • Strong root cause analysis skills;
  • Experience using and leveraging EHS common tools and systems, such as Gensuite;
  • Strong teamwork, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analysis skills;
  • Exhibits sound judgment and professionalism in all situations;
  • Self-directed, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assess priorities effectively.
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
  • Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.

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