Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Our client in the automotive manufacturing sector is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist is responsible for implementing, managing, and continuously improving workplace Health, Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomics programs to ensure regulatory compliance and foster a strong safety culture within a manufacturing environment.

Location: Belleville

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Health & Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomics policies in compliance with federal, provincial, and internal standards
• Lead H&S, Environmental, and Ergonomic inspections, audits, and corrective action plans
• Manage environmental compliance activities including HWIN, waste manifests, NPRI, TRA, and ECA applications and reporting
• Administer WSIB claims, lost time statistics, Form 7 submissions, SIEF applications, objections, and follow-ups
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and health hazards; analyze root causes and recommend preventive measures
• Conduct regular workplace inspections across all departments and track corrective actions
• Act as a liaison with the Company Nurse to support modified work programs and disability management
• Coordinate Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings, inspections, documentation, and reporting
• Arrange and deliver in-house Health, Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomic training programs
• Maintain and update SDS systems, safety databases, training matrices, and compliance documentation
• Source, vet, and manage vendors related to PPE, safety equipment, and environmental services
• Serve as point of contact for security services and related investigations
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and promote a proactive safety-first culture
• Collaborate cross-functionally, including providing support and training within Human Resources when required

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Studies, or a related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario OHSA, CSA standards, environmental regulations, WSIB, and related reporting obligations
• Demonstrated experience managing audits, inspections, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to work independently while also influencing and leading within cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to coach, facilitate, and drive cultural and behavioral change in the workplace