Make A Difference For Those Who Make The World™

The What

As an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, you will be part of a dedicated team based in Kitchener, ON and reporting to the DC Site Leader.

The Why
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of nearly 48,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, CUB CADET®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER.

What You Will Get To Do

Ensuring all data on EHS is entered on time on the EHS website
Developing, completing and filing all necessary documentation and/or reports in accordance with applicable reporting and record keeping requirements on EHS Web for SBD
Maintaining a compliance calendar for all required activities and reporting obligations for facilities
Developing and maintaining all environmental, health, and safety programs for division
Identify, participate in and/or lead agency inspection response requirements
Understanding solid and hazardous waste laws and regulations applicable to the facility’s wastes; identifying hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, and ensuring the proper management and disposal of such wastes
Working with Operations to evaluate opportunities for recycling and waste reduction, reducing energy consumption, conserving water and evaluating new raw materials or replacements for existing raw materials
Identifying and implementing EHS training programs for employees and contractors
Coordinating industrial hygiene surveys, safety reviews, hazard analysis, accident investigations, and analyzing trends in injury/illness experience and hazards identified at the facility
Guiding and supporting all location management on injury reporting and timelines to provide to the Corporate EHS group
Supporting the Sr EHS Manager on Workers Comp management within the divisions to reduce financial impact
Providing WSIB Clearance letters to meet customer expectations
Supporting Operations is providing EHS documentation for third party accreditation
Assisting in completing EHS questionnaires for customers
Supporting Facility in meeting respective Roadmap targets and ensuring managers are aware of their targets and obligations
Coordinate Process Risk Assessments for the site
Act as Management member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee

Who You Are

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Occupational Health and Safety or other applicable discipline
2-4 years of work experience as a HSE Specialist ideally in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and related legislation
Experience managing return to work programs
Demonstrated experience in employee coaching and training
Demonstrated knowledge of Health and Safety legislation in all provincial areas is required
Valid driver’s license
Excellent leadership and training skills
Strong time management, planning, organizing and prioritization skills
Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills in order to liaise with clients, subcontractors & employees
A professional demeanor and a positive attitude

What You Get

Anticipated compensation for this role is $60,000-$70,000 in annual base salary. Salary is based on market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees.
A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
Opportunities to stretch and develop in our diverse lines of business within our Fortune 200 company.
We offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.

Competitive compensation & benefits package.
Use of a Company cell phone & laptop.
Company Perks including: Goodlife Fitness discounts, Employee product purchase, and many more!

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Stanley Black & Decker believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit. We strive to hire employees that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of employees and our communities including but not limited to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, and disability. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek employees who will work respectfully and constructively with differences across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing SBD’s priorities, goals and principles of equity and inclusivity. If accommodation is required at any point in the recruitment process, please contact a member of our Recruitment Team. Please note that as

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Global Benefits & Perks
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

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