Health, Safety and Environment Specialist
Aliaxis · Pharmacy · $70,800–$88,500 (stated in the posting)
The compensation for this position is between $70,800 and $88,500 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Health, Safety and Environment Specialist. This role is based in our Scarborough in and reports to the HSE Business Partner.
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Job Summary
We are looking for an HSE Specialist to join our team. This position coordinates the implementation and maintenance of the management systems for the health, safety & environmental program. The incumbent position will be responsible for proposing strategies, planning implementation, providing training and monitoring implementation progress.
The successful candidate will be on site regularly performing safety observations, assisting the location and stakeholders, coordinating the risk management process, supporting the development and implementation of safe work practices, and other duties to drive the safety culture within the site. This position facilitates the internal audit process to ensure compliance with legal and corporate requirements.
Principal Responsibilities
Lead the implementation of various HSE programs, adapt them to local needs when necessary and create and deliver site specific procedures, training and work instructions.
Drive the site specific HSE related activities and enhance engagement in HSE programs and best practices.
Leads gap analysis process & develop action plans.
Ensure HSE regulatory compliance audits are conducted.
Support and facilitate investigations into HSE non-conformances, accidents, environmental releases and other incidents.
Ensures documentation and follow-up of recommended preventive and corrective actions.
Report all relevant incidents to the appropriate workers compensation organisations and/or regulatory authorities and monitor the claims management process in collaboration with internal and/or external parties.
Support and facilitate Health and Safety committee initiatives.
Support cross- functional teams in the implementation, creation and or modification of site-specific controls, programs and implementation of tools to maximize compliance and performance. Review proposed changes to equipment, materials and work practices to identify the need for potential system modifications and make the relevant recommendation.
Create and maintain site-specific HSE reference manuals, standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions. Develops, maintains and controls distribution of site standards, reference manuals and materials.
Support internal and external environmental compliance reporting.
Maintain summary data and facilitate reporting on environmental KPIs.
Maintain various HSE files, databases & programs.
Review and update the hazardous materials program and site-specific training.
Escalate any relevant situation to HSE BP as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
Technical Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety from a post-secondary institution (University degree would be preferred).
CRSP/CRST, CSP or equivalent will be considered an asset
Minimum 5 years’ experience in health, safety & environment.
Three years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including training development & delivery skills.
Strong computer skills and technical aptitude.
IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at askhr@ipexna.com