About us

GEON Performance Solutions is a strategic partner that can deliver critical solutions in the rapidly-changing and challenging polymers industry. Our remarkable past and firm vision of the future uniquely positions GEON to provide you with innovation and essential support.

Our work environment includes:

- Protected work environment
- Casual work attire
- Regular social events

**Job Overview:**

GEON Performance Solutions is seeking a dedicated Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to join our team. As a global leader in performance materials, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and the environment. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and implementing safety protocols to maintain compliance with regulations and promote a culture of safety within our organization. The position reports directly to the Plant Manager for Canada.

**Responsibilities:**

- Develop, implement, and maintain environmental health and safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

- Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote safety awareness and best practices.

- Provide training development for employees on safety procedures and protocols.

- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and implement preventive measures.

- Fabricate safety manuals, policies, and procedures to support a safe working environment.

- Monitor environmental conditions to identify potential risks and develop strategies for mitigation.

- Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in environmental health and safety.

**Key Goals & Deliverables:**





· Monitor results and audit progress to recommend policies and procedures aimed at reducing EH&S; risks.

· Perform EH&S; audits and physically inspect facilities to identify and resolve possible issues.

Effective EH&S; culture program managemen

**Skills & Competencies:**

- Strong leadership skills with ability to earn respect, promote teamwork, and lead by example.

- Ability to effectively interact with all levels of Plant Management.

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to train employees on safety procedures effectively.

- Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision in a fast-paced team environment.

- Proven ability to influence and motivate others to achieve results.

- Strong technical and regulatory expertise in relevant environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements as well as knowledge of and implementation experience with applicable industry standards including but not limited to ISO 14001 and /ISO 45001, Responsible Care, etc.

- Strong technical and regulatory expertise in product safety/stewardship regulatory requirements and associated management systems and programs

- GHS compliant safety data sheets and labelling requirements.

- Hazardous materials/dangerous goods transportation requirements.

- Emergency response and crisis communications procedures and practices

- Management of environmental remediation projects and/or claims; plant closures, etc.

- Process and product risk management best practices.





- Best practices related to unsafe acts and at-risk behaviours.

Incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action management.

**Qualifications:**

- Bachelor's degree in a related field.

- 4+ years of developing, implementing and / or managing a safety program in a manufacturing environment.

- Experience in the specialty chemical or chemical industry preferred.

- Workers' compensation experience.

- Proficiency in conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.

- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) certification preferred.

- Proven experience in developing and implementing environmental health and safety programs.

- Strong knowledge of local, provincial, and federal regulations related to environmental health and safety.

- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills for hazard identification and risk assessment.

- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety.

Join GEON Performance Solutions today to make a difference in environmental health and safety while contributing to our commitment to excellence in performance materials.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Orangeville, ON L9W 3K3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have both Level 1 and Level 2 JHSC Certification?

Experience:

- Health and Safety: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (Orangeville)
🏢 GEON Performance Solutions
📍 Orangeville