Environmental Health And Safety Specialist

What Brought You Here

Pay-$75k-$85K

Day shift hours-8am-5pm (afternoon coverage when needed)

Bonus-Quarterly Safety bonus and monthly performance bonus incentives based on branch performance

Who You Are The EHS Specialist keeps Trulite's glass and aluminum manufacturing operation safe, compliant and environmentally responsible. The role owns day-to-day compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its Industrial Establishments Regulation (O. Reg. 851), WSIB requirements and applicable environmental legislation.

Working on the shop floor alongside supervisors, operators, maintenance and the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), the Specialist identifies hazards, leads investigations, delivers training and builds a culture where every employee goes home safe. Key hazards in this environment include heavy glass handling, cuts and lacerations, powered mobile equipment, machine guarding, cutting, tempering and laser-etching equipment, chemicals, noise and ergonomics.

Key Responsibilities Health & Safety Program Management

Develop, maintain and continuously improve the Health & Safety Program, policies and safe work procedures in line with OHSA and O. Reg. 851.

Maintain the annual Workplace Violence and Harassment policies, program and risk assessment as required under OHSA.

Lead job hazard analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for new and existing tasks, equipment and processes.

Manage lockout/tagout, machine guarding, confined space, working at heights, hot work and powered mobile equipment programs.

Complete Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSRs) for new or modified equipment, such as the Lisec laser etch line, in coordination with engineers and vendors.

Inspections, Audits & Compliance

Conduct regular workplace inspections and support JHSC monthly inspections; track corrective actions to closure.

Serve as the primary contact for Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) inspectors; manage orders and compliance responses.

Maintain required postings, records, SDS library and legislated documentation.

Audit contractor safety, including pre-qualification, orientation and on-site compliance.

Incident Management & WSIB

Lead or support investigations of injuries, near misses and property damage using root cause analysis; recommend and follow up on corrective actions.

Complete MLITSD and JHSC notifications for critical injuries, lost-time injuries and occupational illness within legislated timelines.

Manage WSIB claims (Form 7), coordinating with HR on early and safe return to work, modified duties and accommodation.

Track and report leading and lagging safety metrics (TRIR, lost-time frequency, near-miss reporting, inspection completion).

Training & Culture

Coordinate and deliver training: new-hire safety orientation, WHMIS 2015, Worker/Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness, lockout, forklift and overhead crane/lifting, glass handling, PPE and emergency response.

Maintain training records and a skills matrix; schedule recertifications.

Support JHSC operations, including certified member training, meetings, minutes and recommendations.

Run toolbox talks, safety campaigns and recognition initiatives that encourage hazard reporting.

PPE & Industrial Hygiene

Select and manage PPE (cut-resistant gloves and sleeves, safety footwear, eye/face and hearing protection) and conduct PPE assessments.

Coordinate noise, air quality, ventilation and ergonomic assessments; manage the hearing conservation program.

Environmental Compliance

Ensure compliance with Ontario Environmental Protection Act requirements, including any Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs) for air emissions and noise.

Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams, registrations and manifests; support recycling of glass cullet and aluminum scrap.

Oversee spill prevention and response procedures and chemical storage.

Emergency Preparedness

Maintain the emergency response plan, fire safety plan, evacuation drills and first aid program in line with Regulation 1101 (First Aid Requirements).

Labour Relations Collaboration

Work with HR and plant leadership on safety-related discipline, work refusals under OHSA s. 43, and any health and safety provisions of the collective agreement.

Qualifications

Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field.

3+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.

Working knowledge of OHSA, O. Reg. 851, WHMIS 2015, WSIB and Ontario environmental regulations.

Experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis.