DescriptionReporting to the Regional EHS Manager, the Senior EHS Specialist is responsible for establishing and promoting safe and healthy working conditions for all employees and investigates conditions that may affect employee health and safety.
This role is on-site (5) days a week in Toronto ON or Varennes QC
Responsibilities
- Assists in the implementation and maintenance of environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs (e.g. hazardous materials, safe operation of equipment, emergency response plans) in compliance with regulatory legislation.
- Assists in analysis, interpretation and validation of information on hazardous materials/chemicals and exposure monitoring results.
- Assists in the development of Job Safety Assessments (JSA's) and provides support to businesses in identifying, creating, and reviewing safe work instructions and procedures.
- Conducts incident investigations, root cause analysis, and drives corrective action implementation.
- Conducts EHS assessments (PPE, Hazard/Risk for new equipment/process, safety walks, 5S, etc.) in addition to promoting proactive and preventive EHS activities by observing, analyzing and encouraging safe work behaviors and correcting unsafe conditions.
- Assists in the creation and review of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Assists in evaluating programs and instructing employees in matters pertaining to occupational health, prevention of accidents, safe operation of equipment and proper handling/cleanup of chemicals and hazardous materials.
- Ensures employees obtain and received required safety training.
- Read and follow the UL Solutions Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
- Performs other duties as directed.
Qualifications
- University Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
- A minimum of 6 years of directly related experience.
- Knowledge of Provincial and Federal EHS laws, regulations and standards.
- Bilingual (English and French) is a nice to have but must be fluent in English.
- Resume submitted must be in English.