EHS Specialist (Designated)

EHS Specialist (Designated)

The EHS Specialist (Designated) Position, under direct supervision, is responsible for establishing and implementing organization policies and procedures in regards to local, provincial, and federal health and safety regulations. Primarily accountable for ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures by carrying out and analyzing regular audits of laboratories and facilities. In addition, provide information and training in emergency response procedures, hazardous material handling, and industrial hygiene policies and manage the collection, storage, transportation, and shipping of hazardous waste.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Conduct health and safety audits; both compliance and program based.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports with clear findings and recommendations.
• Monitor, measure, and report on environmental health and safety performance.
• Act as an environmental health and safety resource to the Groups and facilities.
• Review current policies and procedures.
• Carries out health and safety objectives and programs within the facility.
• Develop, implement and monitor health and safety policies and procedures of the facility.
• Serve as a resource and provide guidance and assistance to the Joint Health and Safety Committee at the facility.
• Provide safety training to all managers/supervisors, employees, and Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Ensure health and safety orientation/job specific training for all employees.
• Review Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and update and implement procedures and practices.
• Review safety statistics, conduct trend analysis and make recommendations for continual improvements.
• Review illnesses and injuries both occupational and non-occupational with the health nurse and the company physician.
• Review the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) and Worker Insurance (WI) claims to make recommendations to minimize time of work and maximize the safe return to work program.
• Conduct workplace inspections, facility audits and provide a corrective/prevention action plan complete with responsibilities and timelines.
• Ability to review a variety of sources such as legislation on health and safety standards to become informed of the scope of employee relations cases.
• Develop cost-benefit evaluations for a wide range of programs.

Credentials

• Post-Secondary Education in an appropriate Scientific or Engineering field or equivalent.
• Completion of C.R.S.P. designation or actively working towards the designation.
• Minimum one year previous related experience.
• Ability to understand WSIB regulations in order to ensure that the company complies with applicable WI legislation.
• Extensive knowledge and application of environmental health and safety legislation and industry standards.
• Experience with ISO 14001 / 45001 considered an asset.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to work independently to conduct research and develop policy papers and reports.
• Work as a team member in both internal and external working groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders.
• Undertake continuous learning through various educational initiatives.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.