Environmental Health & Safety Specialist / Spécialiste de la santé, sécurité et environnemental[...]

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada’s forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada’s forests resonates with you, come join our team.

Position: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Location: Hearst, ON

GreenFirst is looking for a Health & Safety specialist to provide effective services related to Health, Safety, and Environment.

Commitment:

• Live up to GreenFirst’s values, principles, and guidelines.
• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.
• Support compliance with collective agreement and sound union/management/employee relations.
• Reports to the General Manager, Sawmill.
• Identify innovative ideas and implement activities to seek improvements, in order to promote awareness and provide a safe workplace.
• Develop and Support Health and Safety programs and ensure the effective implementation and maintenance through the accountable managers.
• Act as liaison with external service providers.
• Act as a Health, Safety and Plant Protection resource person to all site employees.
• Participate in various committees to ensure the consistent application of health, safety and plant protection practices.
• Communicate Health, Safety, Environment and Plant Protection regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain a communications program to keep all employees informed.
• Maintain and distribute H & S Management Systems, policies and procedures.
• Prepare and meet Health, Safety, Plant Protection budgets, explain variances and take appropriate corrective action as required.
• Identify and keep up to date with new regulations and innovations to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of H & S services.
• Develop, manage and maintain a system to provide safety statistics and reports to identify trends and preventative action while minimizing costs.
• Identify and provide training, oversight and guidance to the Emergency Response Team (ERT), as necessary.
• Complete various compliance controls, inspections and audits of all Environment & safety activities.
• Establish, maintain, and apply systems and training to provide effective ERT services in compliance with Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Specification (OHSAS) (ISO 18001) standards.
• Manage WSIB program for the Sawmill.
• Manage site security.

Requirements:

• Education: University degree or equivalent.
• Experience: 5 years in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, Environment, industrial hygiene and health and safety best practices.
• Leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Language: English (spoken and written) and French would be considered an asset.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@greenfirst.ca
Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

We thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

GreenFirst Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

GreenFirst Forest Products is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.