Environmental, Health & Safety Student

PURPOSE OF POSITION : KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES :

• Implementation of EH&S processes to meet EMS 14001/E2HS and WCM Environmental Pillar requirements
• Work with Human Resources (PD) to ensure compliance training requirements are achieved before expiry
• Work with Engineering/Facilities on new equipment programs at the concept stage to ensure that Environmental design specifications, permit requirements and regulations are considered prior to buy off
• Conduct regular audits of EHS processes and follow-up where necessary to ensure compliance
• Escalate findings from audit regularly to plant leadership and corporate EHS
• Oversee and report on progress with regards to sustainability reporting
• Oversee and report on progress/gaps with regards to ISO 14001 certification; reduce or eliminate gaps
• Respond to and analyze environmental incidents and EWO’s (eg. water/oil spills) determine root causes, implement corrective action and communicate to plant leadership and corporate EHS. Present impact on KPI’s at QBR
• Manage supplier contacts, generate purchase orders and/or cheque requisitions on a timely basis
• Monitoring and maintaining accurate and complete records within the Environment, Energy, and Health & Safety Management System OHSAS 18001 (45001), ISO 14001, ISO 50001, WCM Pillar requirements, SDS binders, Training records, contractor audits, IATF 16949) demonstrating compliance and conformance in electronic and hard copy
• Ensure proper PPE, Environmental equipment is available and used appropriately per SDS
• Facilitate Environmental & Energy training in New Hire Orientation and promote EHS social responsibility
• Identify Environmental deficiencies, assign responsibility and track implementation of countermeasures
• Develop monthly Environment talks and newsletter article
• Point of contact for Governmental agencies with respect to Environmental legislation
• Attend external JHSEC meetings and Safety Group meetings and ensure all annual requirements are met
• Complete EHS projects to improve EH&S key performance metrics
• Report Environmental Performance Metrics at Plant EH&S meeting
• Attend daily Green room reviews to review environmental impact of repairs and suggestions may have
• Provide safety support and coverage to help ensure safety compliance and drive safety improvement projects
• Knowledgeable of all relevant policies, procedures and processes under IATF 16949

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge/Skill/Experience) :

• Diploma in Human Resources, Environmental Engineering, Health & Safety, Ergonomics/Kinesiology or related field
• Strong working knowledge of the National Pollutant Release Inventory, TDG and Ministry of Environment legislation
• Experience responding to EHS concerns and participate to prevent unnecessary Work Refusals
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Previous experience in manufacturing an asset
• Ability to present data visually with supporting Microsoft Excel info. (e.g. Pivot Tables, Conditional formatting)
• Team player with a positive attitude

COMPETENCIES :

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Culture and Change Champion to promote and complete EHS initiatives
• Strategic business acumen to manage EHS inventory and costs
• Partnership building with EHS inspectors, Production and Engineering to achieve Team goals
• Control of Non-conforming Product/tagging
• Understand Plant KPI’s
• Problem solving tools & techniques

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT & WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable on a daily basis
• Regularly interacts with others; shares the same work space with EHS team, socially distanced
• High level of interaction with employees requiring assistance with work related EHS issues

Must wear appropriate PPE as identified by SDS, company policy and procedure and legislation.