Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

We are looking for a HSE Specialist to join our team. This position will coordinate the implementation and maintenance of the management systems for the health, safety & environmental program. The HSE Specialist will be responsible for proposing strategies, planning implementation, providing training and monitoring implementation progress. The successful candidate will be on site regularly performing safety observations, assisting the location and stakeholders, coordinating the risk management process, supporting the development and implementation of safe work practices, and other duties to drive the safety culture within the site.

This position facilitates the internal audit process to ensure compliance with legal and corporate requirements. RequirementsPrinciple ResponsibilitiesLead the implementation of various HSE programs, adapt as necessary and create and deliver site specific procedures, training and work instructionsDrive HSE related activities and enhance engagement in HSE programs and best practicesLead gap analysis process & develop action plansEnsure HSE regulatory compliance audits are conductedSupport and facilitate investigations into HSE non-conformances, accidents, environmental releases and other incidents.

Ensures documentation and follow-up of recommended preventive and corrective actionsReport all relevant incidents to the appropriate workers compensation organisations and/or regulatory authorities and monitor the claims management process in collaboration with internal and/or external partiesSupport and facilitate Health and Safety committee initiativesSupport cross-functional teams in the implementation, creation and/or modification of site-specific controls, programs and implementation of tools to maximize compliance and performance. Review proposed changes to equipment, materials and work practices to identify the need for potential system modifications and make the relevant recommendationCreate and maintain HSE reference manuals, standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Develop, maintain and control distribution of site standards, reference manuals and materialsSupport internal and external environmental compliance reportingMaintain summary data and facilitate reporting on environmental KPIsMaintain various HSE files, databases & programsReview and update the hazardous materials program and trainingRequired Skills/QualificationsTechnical Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety from a post-secondary institution (University degree would be preferred)CRSP/CRST, CSP or equivalent will be considered an assetMinimum 3 years' experience in health, safety & environment, within manufacturing & warehousing industriesExcellent communication skills both written and verbal, including training development & delivery skillsStrong computer skills and technical aptitudeHamilton Kent is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.

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