Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

At IPEX, the leader in thermoplastic piping systems, we are redefining the future of water management and clean energy. As part of the Aliaxis family, we combine global strength with local expertise to tackle the world's toughest challenges. Guided by our values – We Care, We Dare, We Deliver – we challenge the status quo to make a meaningful impact. If you're an innovative collaborator ready to make a difference, come join us in shaping a better tomorrow!

The compensation for this position is between $70, 800 and $88, 500 annually, based on experience and qualifications. This role is eligible for participation in the annual short-term incentive bonus program, company-matched RRSP, and an extensive health and wellness medical benefits program. 

Job Summary

The HSE Specialist is an integral part of the HSE team, reporting to the HSE Business Partner and providing support to the Manufacturing Plant. The role includes the maintenance and continuous improvement of our HSE Management Systems, along with compiling, analyzing, and communicating our HSE stats and KPIs.

This position coordinates the implementation and maintenance of the management systems for the health, safety & environmental program. They will be responsible for proposing strategies, planning implementation, providing training and monitoring implementation progress.

The HSE Specialist 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of various HSE programs, adapt them to local needs when necessary and create and deliver site specific procedures, training and work instructions.

• Drive the site specific HSE related activities and enhance engagement in HSE programs and best practices.

• Lead gap analysis process & develop action plans.

• Ensure HSE regulatory compliance audits are conducted.

• Support and facilitate investigations into HSE non-conformances, accidents,

environmental releases and other incidents. Ensures documentation and follow-up of recommended preventive and corrective actions.

• Report all relevant incidents to the appropriate workers compensation organizations and/or regulatory authorities and monitor the claims management process in collaboration with internal and/or external parties.

• Support Health and Safety committee initiatives.

• Support 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 recommendation.

• Create and maintain site-specific HSE reference manuals, standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions. Develop, maintain and control distribution of site standards, reference manuals and materials.

• Develop, coordinate, and support HSE training activities  

• Support internal and external environmental compliance reporting.

• Maintain summary data and facilitate reporting on environmental KPIs.

• Maintain various HSE files, databases & programs.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety from a post-secondary institution (University degree would be preferred).

• CRSP/CRST, CSP or equivalent will be considered an asset

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in health, safety & environment.

• Three years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

• 3 years of Claims Management experience

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including training development & delivery skills.

• Strong computer skills and technical aptitude.

IPEX 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. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected]