Cambridge, ON | On-Site

Job ID 10666

Company Description Our client is one of those rare manufacturers whose impact extends far beyond the walls of its facilities. For generations, this organization has engineered and built highly specialized equipment relied upon by major producers around the world, earning an enviable reputation for quality, innovation, reliability and long-term performance .

Today, its technology operates across an extraordinary international footprint, supporting customers in established and emerging markets alike. Its equipment is built for the long haul, its customer relationships often endure for decades, and its continued investment in engineering and innovation has helped it remain at the forefront of its industry through generations of change.

Behind that global presence is an organization doing work that matters. Its products support an essential worldwide industry and contribute, ultimately, to a supply chain that touches the lives of millions of people every day.

For the right professional, this is an opportunity to join a proven global manufacturer with genuine history, staying power and international relevance —while still being close enough to the operation to see the impact of your work.

Compensation

- $90,000 to $100,000*
- Comprehensive health, dental and extended health benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Paid time off
- Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP/EFAP)
- Company social events and team activities
- The stated compensation range reflects the full scope of the role as currently structured and is provided in accordance with pay transparency requirements. Offers are determined based on relevant experience, demonstrated skills, internal equity, and alignment with the role’s requirements. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates who fully meet all requirements and qualifications outlined in this posting and the official .

The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental qualified who wants to have a meaningful impact within a global manufacturing organization.

Our client requires a Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator who can do more than administer policies and maintain documentation. This individual will be highly visible within the operation, working directly with employees, supervisors, management, Engineering and Maintenance to identify risk, improve programs and help build an increasingly proactive safety culture.

The position offers a meaningful degree of autonomy and ownership . The successful candidate will be trusted to exercise sound judgment, make decisions, take initiative and move priorities forward without requiring constant direction.

Like any broad HSE mandate within a busy manufacturing environment, there will be challenges to work through; however, those challenges also create considerable opportunity for the right person to influence improvements, take ownership of the function and truly make the role their own.

The scope is broad, encompassing occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, WSIB and return-to-work programs, employee training, incident investigation, emergency preparedness, regulatory reporting and continuous improvement.

For someone with strong Ontario manufacturing experience, natural drive and a practical approach to problem-solving, this position offers the opportunity to combine regulatory expertise with hands-on involvement and make a visible contribution across the organization.

Position Description

As the Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator, you will help lead the ongoing development, implementation and improvement of the organization’s health, safety and environmental programs.

Your responsibilities will include

Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement

- Develop, implement and maintain workplace health and safety policies, procedures and programs.
- Support compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements in Ontario and other relevant jurisdictions.
- Conduct risk assessments, identify hazards and develop practical mitigation strategies.
- Maintain hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs.




- Stay current with changes in legislation, technology, processes and industry best practices and recommend improvements.
- Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to ensure appropriate safety and ergonomic considerations are incorporated into new and existing equipment.
- Maintain a strong shop-floor presence and build effective relationships with employees throughout the operation.

Training & Safety Culture

- Develop and deliver health and safety training for employees and management.
- Conduct new-hire safety orientations and support training initiatives for employees across the broader organization.
- Promote employee awareness and engagement through ongoing education and communication.
- Maintain health and safety information boards and digital communication displays.
- Help reinforce a workplace culture in which safety is understood as a shared responsibility.

Incident Investigation & Corrective Action

- Lead investigations of workplace accidents, incidents and near misses.
- Identify root causes and prepare detailed findings and recommendations.
- Partner with management and employees to implement and monitor corrective actions.
- Analyze incident trends to identify opportunities for prevention and continuous improvement.

WSIB & Return-to-Work

- Coordinate and manage WSIB claims.
- Support effective accommodation and return-to-work programs and associated documentation.

Inspections & Audits

- Perform regular workplace safety audits and inspections of facilities, equipment and work practices.
- Identify deficiencies and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
- Maintain thorough records of inspections, findings and follow-up activities.

Environmental Responsibilities

- Conduct site environmental compliance inspections related to chemical labelling and communication, waste management, spill prevention, stormwater pollution prevention and other applicable requirements.
- Prepare environmental compliance reports and recommendations.
- Coordinate annual regulatory reporting requirements, including NPRI, ESDM, E2, ChemTRAC, annual reports and waste audits.
- Manage required annual environmental and occupational testing, including air quality, noise and hearing testing, stormwater and sanitation-related testing.

Joint Health & Safety Committee

- Participate as a key member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Facilitate regular meetings and coordinate follow-up on committee action items.
- Work collaboratively with committee members to identify and implement meaningful workplace safety improvements.

Emergency Preparedness

- Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.
- Coordinate emergency drills and evaluate results.
- Ensure appropriate emergency equipment, processes and personnel remain prepared for response.

Reporting & Compliance Administration

- Maintain accurate health, safety and environmental documentation, including incident reports, SDS records, employee training records and inspection logs.
- Prepare health and safety performance reports and KPIs for senior management.
- Analyze accident statistics by type, frequency and severity and recommend opportunities to improve workplace health, safety and loss control.
- Administer third-party contractor safety and compliance platforms, including Avetta and ISN.

Experience

- At least 5 years of progressive health and safety experience within an Ontario manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success developing and implementing occupational health and safety programs.
- Strong working knowledge of Ontario health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with incident investigation, workplace inspections, hazard assessment and corrective-action management.
- Exposure to environmental compliance, regulatory reporting and environmental testing.




- Previous Human Resources experience would be an asset.

Qualifications

- Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental practices in a manufacturing environment.
- Sound judgment and demonstrated ability to make well-considered decisions in a largely autonomous role.
- A proactive, self-directed approach with the initiative and drive to identify priorities and move them forward.
- Excellent analytical, investigative and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively train, coach and influence employees and management.
- Comfortable working with employees at every level of an organization, from the manufacturing floor through senior leadership.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills with an ability to manage multiple compliance requirements and priorities.
- A practical, collaborative approach and a willingness to be highly visible within the operation.

Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health or a related field.
- JHSC Certification.
- CRSP designation or an equivalent qualified health and safety certification is highly desirable.

Additional Information Date Posted September 28, 2026

Job Type On-Site, Permanent, Full-Time

Industries Capital Equipment

Job Categories Human Resources

Manages Others No

Required Travel No

Relocation Assistance No

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Learn More About the Recruiter

Deborah Milo Deborah boasts large, multi-national clients whom are major global players in their respective industries. She unearths hard to find, talented professionals across North America and abroad for her clients’ most important positions, often in short order and always to the extreme delight of those employers with whom she has become an invaluable partner.

While she works across a variety of industries, over time Deborah has carved out a particular niche and is recognized as a talent authority in the manufacturing sector and the HVAC industry.

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Existing Vacancy

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