Health and Safety Environmental Specialist (Strathroy)

Company Overview Meridian Lightweight Technologies is a global leader in lightweight manufacturing, dedicated to fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. Our commitment to employee empowerment and engagement ensures that every team member can achieve their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative environment. Summary Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the incumbent is responsible for assisting the Management Team in areas related to health, safety and the environment. To provide the teams at MLTI with information and direction relating to all areas of health, safety and the environment. To develop training material and programs which support the team concept and provide training to team members in a variety of skills and programs, particularly safety. Responsibilities - Safety: Research, write, maintain and communicate to employees the safety policies and procedures through implementation and management of the Health & Safety program at MLTI. - Co-ordinate & develop monthly safety talks and maintain tracking system. - Conduct regular safety audits (safety awareness & hazard identification). - Effectively communicate to all levels of the organization with regard to HSE issue as required - H&S; Co-ordination: Ensure compliance with ALL related Acts, regulations, and standards and to also keep current with these as they relate to our industry. - Co-ordinate H&S; audits, PPE audits, Environmental audits, external supplier audits, wellness audits, ISO audits and ERT audits. - Continuously improve upon and maintain accident investigation data. First Aid and Medical Aid tracking system and create any reports as required. - Monitoring PPE usage to continuously improve the quality and needs as required. - Analyze safety concerns and trends - Complete and coordinate all WSIB related activities and manage all employee Return to Work programs. - As required be part of design of new equipment and programs and ensure that New Equipment Sign Offs and Pre-start Safety documents are reviewed. - Maintaining and monitoring MSDS management system. - Assist in writing, modifying and verifying Management System documents and procedures, and ISO 14001 documents / procedures, as related to safety. - Attend daily production meetings at High Street and Wright Street. - Training: Attend training and professional development courses and seminars to ensure best practice. - Assist with the evaluation of the safety training program and its’ effectiveness. - Maintain required designation and memberships in regards to HSE. - Provide assistance with training programs as required - Co-ordinate safety training throughout all Strathroy facilities, ensuring all employees receive appropriate safety training. - Acquire appropriate resources for training from external parties, as required. - JH&S; Committee: Active member and coordinate meetings at all locations. Assist in follow up with action items. - Coordinate any “ad hoc or special” meetings for the committee based on issues that arise - Update Committee Meeting minutes, post and communicate these by e-mail and communication boards. - Ensure audits are completed in a timely fashion and that follow up takes place. - Ensure that ALL audits are posted on communication boards - Environmental Management: Ongoing review and updating of EMS ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and laws and conformance to the ISO 14001 standard. - Assist in the budget review process to ensure appropriate funds are requested for environmental compliance and continual improvements. - Completing auditing activities and EMS 400-014 Corrective Action Notices as required. - Completing and maintaining Risk Evaluation Sheets. - Environmental Management Team: responsible for ensuring continuous improvement by reviewing objectives and targets and internal/external customer concerns; reviewing audit results and EMS programs elements and establishing action items and recommendations - EMS Control: Responsible for development, review and updates for the EMS documentation system. - Legal: Provides advice and support to management team ensuring that MLTI remains compliant with all relevant legislation. - EMS Program: Responsible for maintaining documented records; coaching and supporting the EMS internal auditors; monitoring the performance of the Project Team - Objectives/Targets: responsible for coordinating the setting of MLTI Objectives and Targets and establishing measurables. - Aspects/Impacts: responsible for identifying Aspects and Impacts and the significance of those impacts on the environment. - Audit team: responsible for conducting internal audits of EMS to ensure conformance to MLTI’s ISO 14001 program. - Create action plans in response to non-conformances - ISO 14001: Responsible for: updating ISOsoft 14001 Software, ensuring MLTI meets legal regulations and permits, and being accountable to the Management Team. - NA Training Pillar: Active member of Training Pillar. Assist in the production of training material. - Other duties as required, including special projects as they arise. Qualifications Essential: Occupational Health & Safety certification 5 years’ experience in die casting Machining environments Working knowledge of Ontario Health & Safety Act, and Regulations and keep up-to-date on changes and knowledge of all health, safety & environmental legislation. Working Knowledge and/or relative training in Environmental legislation Preferred: Health & Safety Professional designation ( i.e. Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and/or Canadian Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) Industrial Hygiene knowledge and training Ergonomic & Kinesiology Training Human Resource Working Knowledge and/or Education Auditor training for ISO 14000 or 18000 system Personal Competencies - Microsoft Office Professional with advanced Excel skills. - Valuable Presentation Skills - Motivational - Problem Solving and Analysis skills - Strong interpersonal, time management, multitasking and organizational skills. - Knowledge of company policies & procedures. - Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. - Fluency in English - Excellent communication skills both oral and written. - Strong team ethic and personable THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS. Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year Ability to commute/relocate: - Strathroy, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Education: - Bachelor's Degree (preferred) Experience: - EHS: 3 years (preferred) Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2oawyp