Environmental Health Safety Coordinator

Primary Function

Provides support in all Environmental Health Safety & Security (EHSS) functions and coordinates plant wide safety and environmental efforts and compliance. Responsibilities may include but not limited to EHSS specific projects, program implementation, audits, training, compliance, risk assessments, and EHSS systems administration. Work week Monday to Friday (4 days on-site in Stratford, 1 day on-site in Fergus).

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the HR Supervisor, develop, coordinate, and maintain EHSS projects and tasks related to local and corporate Safety and Environmental programs
• Conduct risk assessments and plant safety inspections at Stratford and Fergus Ontario locations
• Work with plant leadership to execute and engage plant employees in EHSS programs and processes, including training, compliance, security standards and mitigating critical risks.
• Work to integrate and maintain EHSS programs, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Review and annually update the corporate ISO documents in EHSS management system.
• Aid facilities with regulatory and corporate policy compliance
• Perform the role of Joint Health & Safety committee employer co-chair
• Participate on the global A.O. Smith EHS council
• Manage Emergency Management Plan administration to ensure compliance across locations

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of safety and environmental requirements at the federal, provincial, and local requirements (OHSA and regulations)
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in EHS
• Position requires up to 25% travel, must be able and willing to travel to Stratford and Fergus Ontario, valid drivers’ license
• University degree or college diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Equivalent certification or a related field experience will also be considered.