Environmental Health & Safety Co-Ordinator (Nova Scotia)

Environmental Health & Safety Co-Ordinator (Nova Scotia)

18 Aug
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Windsor Salt
|
Nova Scotia

18 Aug

Windsor Salt

Nova Scotia

For more than 125 years, Windsor Salt has enhanced the quality of life for Canadians by making their food tastier, their roads safer, their pools cleaner, and much more. From the salt we extract from our mines and produce through evaporation processes, Windsor Salt has become a trusted brand in Canada with one of the industry's most extensive production and distribution networks. We take pride in being recognized as a company deeply committed to a culture centered on safety, product quality, employee well-being, and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Assisting with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site-specific health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental, security programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements

Providing guidance and support to Managers and employees regarding H&S; or environmental issues

Identifying and evaluating H&S; or environmental risks and ensuring proper risk reduction and control measures are implemented

Coaching and mentoring management and employees on protected work practices and behaviours

Ensuring effective H&S; and environmental training is developed and completed according to the training plan

Performing inspections, audits, drills and self-assessments to ensure and validate compliance with all regulatory and company requirements

Measuring, monitoring and reporting site specific H&S; and environmental related key performance indicators to management and corporate, as required

Ensuring timely and effective completion of corrective and preventative action plans

Coordinating the timely investigation of all H&S; and environmental related incidents and ensuring proper escalation, root cause analysis, and completion of suitable corrective actions including risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and site inspections





Completing workplace injury and illness claims (WCB/WSIB) and support all return-to-work and disability management processes.

Completing Industrial Hygiene assessments and monitoring in accordance with the annual monitoring plan

Validating a fire safety program is in place and ensure proper functionality of sprinkler systems and alarms

Under the guidance of management, acting as the primary contact for external H&S; and environmental related regulators

Tracking and trending injuries, near miss events, safety observations and property damage incidents

Staying current on government regulations and emerging issues and trends

Completing and submitting all required regulatory reports

Ensuring all environmental inspections and reviews are completed as scheduled and are properly documented

Manages disposal of regulated and non-regulated waste to ensure compliance

Works with facility personnel to identify and implement sustainability projects to meet company objectives

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Previous experience with compliance/regulatory agencies

Ability to influence others and present recommendations

Demonstrated ability to be part of and work effectively with cross-functional teams

Ability to demonstrate a through and comprehensive understanding of relevant standards

Creative thinking skills with the ability to balance multiple projects and tasks

Possesses basic knowledge of technical information regarding relevant H&S; elements

Flexible in working during non-business hours to meet business needs

Preferred Skills

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Program

Trained in Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Certified as a Class II Wastewater Treatment Plant operator in Nova Scotia - preferred

Work Environment

Responds to urgent or emergency situations outside or or during normal working hours, as needed

Works in general office and surface/underground production environment

Works around powered equipment and location requiring access via stairs and/or ladders

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📌 Environmental Health & Safety Co-Ordinator (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Windsor Salt
📍 Nova Scotia

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