Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator

Why Choose Us?

Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

How You'll Perform the Role

Reporting to the EHS Manager and working closely with the Operations Management team, the position is responsible for supporting the Health and Safety Management System and OHS initiatives at the plant level

• Maintain working knowledge of OHSA and updated Regulations, and make recommendations for their implementation.
• Maintain the Emergency Response Programs and provide training when necessary.
• Conduct Health & Safety orientation for new hires.
• Assist in completing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for critical jobs in conjunction with supervisors and specified employees, such as JHSC members.
• Coordinate EHS training programs and create training materials where required.
• Coordinate, and maintain emergency evacuation plans, including evacuation drills.
• Schedule and lead JHSC meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Provide timely reporting on Health & Safety statistics to the EHS Manager.
• Coach supervisors in performing accident/incident investigations.
• Participate in monthly EHS workplace assessments and audits.
• Communicate and interact with internal staff, visitors, clients, and vendors.
• Manage the contractor safety program: orientation training, records management, and compliance with requirements.
• Monitor and update safety goals and KPIs.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

What We Need From You

• Minimum completion of the post-secondary diploma, preferably in Health & Safety
• 2-3 years of experience in occupational health & safety in an industrial establishment, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience in a unionized work environment will be an asset.
• Strong ability to interpret legislation and assess EHS issues.
• Experience in WSIB claims management is required.
• Experience in auditing health and safety management systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the OHSA and workers' compensation legislation
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with high attention to detail.
• Proficient with database applications and with Microsoft Office applications.

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.