Environment, Health & Safety Coordinator

Responsibilities:

Promote a positive safety culture by engaging employees and leaders in health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
Conduct regular inspections, audits, and observations throughout the facility to identify hazards and ensure safe work practices are followed.
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, procedures, and training.
Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans.
Track corrective actions and follow up to ensure timely completion and effectiveness.
Maintain hazard assessments, safe work procedures, and other EHS documentation.
Coordinate Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities, meetings, inspections, and reporting requirements.
Monitor workplace injury claims and support return-to-work and modified work programs.
Deliver new hire safety orientation and assist with ongoing employee training and awareness programs.
Provide coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors on health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Analyze EHS performance metrics and prepare reports for facility and corporate leadership.
Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance initiatives.
Partner with operations and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement and reduce workplace risks.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Post-Secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
2-5 years of health and safety experience in manufacturing, food processing, distribution, or industrial environment.
Working knowledge of Provincial OHS regulations and occupational health and safety best practices.
Experience conducting incident investigations, hazard assessments, workplace inspections, and corrective action follow-up.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Preferred:

Occupational Health & Safety Certificate or related professional designation is an asset.
Experience supporting COR certification or continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of Return-to-Work and disability management programs.
Experience working in unionized environments.