Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• To report directly to the Senior Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety on an ongoing basis and communicate all relevant matters pertaining to EHS.
•  Foster a culture of continuous environmental health and safety improvement in alignment with the Lincoln Electric Higher Standard across the facilities by sharing best practices.
• Conduct EHS Orientations for all newly hired employees.
• Teaches, trains and advises new, existing and returning staff on policies and standard operating procedures for the environmental health and safety systems.
• Establish and ensure the coordination and/or conduct all internal and external EHS training as required.
• Evaluate and monitor environmental health and safety risk management and enforce environmental health and safety policies.  Provide implementation support for environmental health and safety processes, practices and action plans.
• Maintain documentation of the company’s environmental health and safety procedures, accidents and related events. Track, record, report and investigate all incidents that occur onsite and identify possible root causes.
• Perform regulatory and best practice-driven hazard/risk assessments and develop action plans to drive improvement.
• Assist with updating/creating company policies and procedures in accordance with regulated changes made within our sector.
• Participate in the development and implementation of environmental health and safety corporate initiatives as required.
• Maintain the administration of our environmental health and safety program into our corporate database Quest as it relates to the assigned facilities.
• Schedule and participate in both workplace inspections and Joint Health and Safety Committees as assigned.
• Lead and assist in any internal environmental health and safety audits and help obtain, maintain and update any EHS ISO 140001 and 45001 related systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of first aid kits, AED’s and emergency eye wash stations and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Coordinate and replenish EHS supplies as needed.
• Process workers compensation documentation and file form 7’s on behalf of the company.  
• Conduct and oversee all early and safe return to work (ESRTW) protocols for employees on WSIB or other injuries or illnesses.
• Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as EMS, MOL, insurance personnel and LECO.
• Abide by and actively support Lincoln Electric’s Environmental Health & Safety policies, practices and procedures with respect to protecting the environment, the conservation of natural resources and the Health & Safety of all employees
• To participate co-operatively as an employee within the company’s GPMP and Merit Rating System.
• To actively participate in company, staff or individual one-on-one meetings on an ongoing basis for the purposes of effective teamwork, enhanced communication and progressive co-operation strategies within the department as well as other departments across the company.
• To continually contribute to the profitability of the company and ongoing business operations by initiating, recommending and implementing continuous improvement strategies and initiatives.
• To conduct any general duties, specific projects and responsibilities as assigned or required by the Senior Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety in a timely and professional manner.
• To be available by phone (text/call) or email for emergency purposes outside regular working hours as described in the right to disconnect policy.

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma required; Post-secondary degree/diploma is preferred with training in Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental Health/Science.
• First Aid Certification required.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 certification or Lead Auditor training preferred. 
• Knowledge of EHS Management Systems. 
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a timely manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish professional relationships with employees.