Health & Safety and Environment Specialist

POSITION TITLE: HS&E Specialist

PAY RANGE: Under review, depending on experience

DEPARTMENT: Operations (100)

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

LOCATION**: On-site, Kitchener, ON

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides expertise and leadership to Colt Canada Corporation on Environmental and Health and Safety compliance and best practices.

**Environmental**:

- Develop and maintain environmental program compliant with ISO14001 standard
- Maintain and monitor environmental programs and policies
- Conduct required environmental observations, tests, and analysis
- Inspect hazardous waste/materials storage areas
- Assist in identifying the training requirements of all personnel as related to the Environmental Management Systems
- Keep records to make sure the organization is complying with all environmental laws
- Researching and writing reports on new environmental practices if required
- Review and complete environmental audits and identify areas for improvement
- Review all incident reports and investigations to ensure that the root cause is identified corrective actions are taken

**Health & Safety**:

- Develop and maintain environmental program compliant with ISO45001 standard
- Maintain and revise the Health & Safety program & policies.
- Promote awareness to all employees in Health & Safety.
- Develop training plans & schedules for instructional training on Health & Safety.
- To review and audit the Health & Safety Program annually.
- To assist and advise senior management on occupational Health & Safety Act/Regulation and any new legislation pertaining to Health & Safety.
- Coordinate the Manufacturer Sector, Certification Program for the JHSC Worker Representative /Manager/Members/Supervisors and sitting as an Advisory member and Management member.
- To support and assist the Joint Health and Safety Committee Members on the monthly meetings and recommend training as necessary.
- To review and investigate medical aid and critical injuries as well as Accident/Injury/Incident Reports and make recommendations as necessary for future investigation.
- To maintain contact with employees on medical leave, and coordinating return to work.
- To manage Modified Work Program for employees in conjunction with the caseworker from WSIB.
- To track on a monthly basis, all injuries, and lost time hours per month for ongoing WSIB claims.
- Track and prepare Supervisors’ Health & Safety talks.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Maintain knowledge of best practice and changing legislation/regulatory requirements in Occupational Health and Safety and Environment
- Accurately and timely reporting of all workplace incidents/injuries
- Continuous improvement in Colt’s Canada’s HS&E programs through effective coaching, training and JHSC facilitation
- HS&E Compliance
- Attainment of organizational goals through the elimination of environmental impacts, occupational injuries/illnesses, property damage and improvement of production efficiency as well as safeguarding the health and safety of all employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- College Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (1 year)
- Solid understanding of Ontario’s Occupational Health & Safety Act
- JHSC Level 2 certification preferred.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment in ISO45001 and ISO14001 compliant workplaces
- Strong oral presentation skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Office 365 proficiency
- Able to obtain Restricted Possession and Acquisition License
- Able to obtain Controlled Goods Program Clearance

ACCESSIBILITY ON THE JOB

Colt Canada provides accommodation in the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.