Environmental Health And Safety Specialist

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Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

What Brought You Here

- Pay-$75k-$85K
- Day shift hours-8am-5pm (afternoon coverage when needed)
- Bonus-Quarterly Safety bonus and monthly performance bonus incentives based on branch performance

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Program Management

- Develop, maintain and continuously improve the Health & Safety Program, policies and safe work procedures in line with OHSA and O. Reg. 851.
- Maintain the annual Workplace Violence and Harassment policies, program and risk assessment as required under OHSA.
- Lead job hazard analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for new and existing tasks, equipment and processes.
- Manage lockout/tagout, machine guarding, confined space, working at heights, hot work and powered mobile equipment programs.
- Complete Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSRs) for new or modified equipment, such as the Lisec laser etch line, in coordination with engineers and vendors.

Inspections, Audits & Compliance

- Conduct regular workplace inspections and support JHSC monthly inspections; track corrective actions to closure.
- Serve as the primary contact for Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) inspectors; manage orders and compliance responses.
- Maintain required postings, records, SDS library and legislated documentation.
- Audit contractor safety, including pre-qualification, orientation and on-site compliance.
- Lead or support investigations of injuries, near misses and property damage using root cause analysis; recommend and follow up on corrective actions.




- Complete MLITSD and JHSC notifications for critical injuries, lost-time injuries and occupational illness within legislated timelines.
- Manage WSIB claims (Form 7), coordinating with HR on early and secure return to work, modified duties and accommodation.
- Track and report leading and lagging safety metrics (TRIR, lost-time frequency, near-miss reporting, inspection completion).

Training & Culture

- Coordinate and deliver training: new-hire safety orientation, WHMIS 2015, Worker/Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness, lockout, forklift and overhead crane/lifting, glass handling, PPE and emergency response.
- Maintain training records and a skills matrix; schedule recertifications.
- Support JHSC operations, including certified member training, meetings, minutes and recommendations.
- Run toolbox talks, safety campaigns and recognition initiatives that encourage hazard reporting.
- Select and manage PPE (cut-resistant gloves and sleeves, safety footwear, eye/face and hearing protection) and conduct PPE assessments.
- Coordinate noise, air quality, ventilation and ergonomic assessments; manage the hearing conservation program.
- Ensure compliance with Ontario Environmental Protection Act requirements, including any Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs) for air emissions and noise.




- Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams, registrations and manifests; support recycling of glass cullet and aluminum scrap.
- Oversee spill prevention and response procedures and chemical storage.
- Maintain the emergency response plan, fire safety plan, evacuation drills and first aid program in line with Regulation 1101 (First Aid Requirements).

Labour Relations Collaboration

- Work with HR and plant leadership on safety-related discipline, work refusals under OHSA s. 43, and any health and safety provisions of the collective agreement.

Qualifications

Required

- Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of OHSA, O. Reg. 851, WHMIS 2015, WSIB and Ontario environmental regulations.
- Experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- JHSC Certification (Parts 1 and 2), or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
- Standard First Aid / CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.

Preferred

- CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional), CHSC or progress toward a designation.
- Experience in glass, glazing, fenestration, metal fabrication or a similar heavy-material environment.
- Experience in a unionized workplace.
- Familiarity with ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 management systems.
- Experience with WSIB claims management and return-to-work programs.
- Bilingual (English/French) an asset.
- Floor presence: visible, approachable and credible with operators,

📌 Environmental Health And Safety Specialist (Vaughan)
🏢 Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions
📍 Vaughan