EHS Specialist

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers or visit https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and support for all site leadership employees to raise environmental and health & safety awareness.
• Implement and administer company environmental/safety programs and policies.
• Conduct periodic site inspections, investigate environmental and safety concerns and complete EHS audits for all sites.
• Review site specific EHS requirements and attend on-site health and safety meetings as required for all sites.
• Support Joint Health & Safety Committee.
• Perform incident investigations, lead root cause assessments and recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain EHS records and documents and track EHS statistical performance.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA and all other relevant EHS related legislation and regulations.
• Support administration of all WSIB related claims.
• Support management and employees to develop and implement appropriate return to work and modified work programs.
• Provide internal safety training and periodical safety talks.
• Conduct all EHS awareness orientation for all new full time & part time salaried employees.
• Perform other job related tasks & duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Post-Secondary education in an EHS related field or comparable work experience.
• Current enrolment in a health & safety certificate program.
• Minimum, 1 year of relevant experience preferably in a chemical production or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of current safety legislation and WHMIS 2015/GHS.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work outside of core hours where required.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize according to workload.
• Well developed facilitation and training skills.
• Calm, diplomatic, and pleasant demeanor.
• Collaborative and team focused leadership style.