EHS Coordinator - Ottawa

We are looking for an Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator with a passion for positive business impact. This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success!

Reporting to the Manager EHS, the EHS Coordinator is working on site and is the front-line point of contact for occupational risk management and environmental protection & conservation. An employee in this role will be responsible for implementation of actions and programs related to CertainTeed Canada EHS Strategy and the overall Saint-Gobain EHS Policy and Charter.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain the hazard identification program up to date (Collection of cards, data entry, defining corrective actions with the direct managers)
• Conduct EHS inspection of critical equipment, systems, documents, and records to ensure compliance with legal requirements and standards adherence.
• Support SG Health & Safety Standards Owners with deployment and review of the standards. Support and review of the Safety Observations (SMAT’s), initial review and defining risk reduction plan with the department managers.
• Participate in JHSC Committee (Meetings, review of inspections, preparation of safety minutes and publication on the Health and Safety board)
• Participate in organization of EHS Events (EHS Day, Campaigns & Trainings) Conduct EHS onboarding orientation, in the absence of the EHS Manager.
• Respiratory Program (Perform quantitative fit testing, keep annual machine fit test inspection up to date)
• Support EHS Manager with environmental compliance (Data collections, Liaising with environmental consultants and government bodies)

Minimum Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree or diploma/certificate related to a related applied sciences field is required. An occupational Health and Safety Certificate is required.
• 1-2 years’ experience as an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator or similar position.
• Ability to conduct training sessions and facilitate group presentations as required.
• Excellent ability to collect information from employees and to relay relevant facts through incident investigations and risk reduction actions.
• Ability to research and comprehend legislative language to ensure legal compliance.
• Experience working in ISO.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing WCB reporting and return to work process.
• Experience with writing policies and procedures for health and safety.

CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, is dedicated to improving the lives of its customers, employees, and the environment. At the Ottawa Plant, we specialize in innovative insulation solutions, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

WHY WORK FOR US?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.