EHS Coordinator - Greater Toronto

Job Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:

• To report directly to the Senior Manager – Environmental Health and Safety on an ongoing basis and communicate all relevant matters pertaining to EH&S as well as ISO systems. 
• The position involves supporting operations across the Waterdown and Mississauga sites with periodic travel to the Waterloo division as required.
• Foster a culture of continuous EH&S improvement in alignment with the Lincoln Electric Higher Standard across the Greater Toronto Area facilities by sharing best practices.
• Implementing and managing all EHS, ISO documentation, corporate policies, procedures and permits.
• Ensure compliance with all EH&S laws/regulations/codes/rules.
• Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as EMS, MOL, insurance personnel and LECO.
• Advance the EH&S Management Systems and all ISO initiatives.
• Maintaining and reporting EH&S performance metrics and communicate performance to Management and Lincoln Electric Global EH&S.
• Assist and maintain the administration of our EH&S programs in our corporate database Quest as it relates to the assigned LECA facility.
• Conduct ISO internal and external audits to maintain certifications
• Conduct industrial hygiene sampling, evaluating facility exposure levels and providing guidance on the control and management of industrial hygiene exposures.
• Run out contractor and new hire orientation.
• Develop, implement and coordinate internal and external training programs to communicate EH&S and ISO information to facilitate employee awareness and involvement.
• Coordinate facility EH&S inspections and Joint Health and Safety Committees to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
• Investigate workplace incidents/injuries/ illnesses (i.e., near misses, recordable)
• Lead in accident investigation and incident management.
• To be available by phone (text/call) or email for emergency purposes outside regular working hours as described in the right to disconnect policy.

Education Skills and Experience: 

• Post -secondary/Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, EHS or related with previous experience in EHS and ISO efforts required
• Minimum of two year’s experience in a manufacturing EHS environment preferred
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations and standards
• Possess uncompromising integrity and attitude toward EH&S and ISO issues.
• Have the ability to read, understand, and interpret regulatory requirements.
• Will be required to travel to multiple sites
• Excellent organizational and strong computer skills, especially in Excel, Power Point and Word.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be capable of interfacing with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Joint Health and Safety (JHS) certification preferred
• Manufacturing safety trainings and certifications preferred

Education and Experience