Ehs coordinator

Agway Metals, a Saint-Gobain company, is looking for an EHS Coordinator. This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success.

Job Summary

Reporting to the VP of Operations, People and Culture, the EHS Coordinator will primarily be responsible for maintaining and improving our Health and Safety program for all of our facilities. The successful candidate must be willing to travel to all of our locations on anas needed basis. This position is hands-on and does not have any direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Health and Safety training records in our Health and Safety Management System;
• Conduct ongoing meetings with the supervisory team to ensure buy-in with health and safety objectives;
• Source external resources for H&S consulting services such as machine safeguarding analyses, ergonomic assessments, etc.;
• Support Agway’s integration into the Saint Gobain Health and Safety program;
• Ensure SDS sheets are maintained for all chemicals;
• Perform annual chemical audits to ensure that all chemicals onsite are listed in the SDS books;
• Provide monthly Health and Safety metrics to the VP of Operations, People and Culture;
• Support the Plant Managers by providing Health and Safety guidance as required;
• Coordinate annual fire drills;
• Review the pre-use inspections to ensure that operators are consistently filling them out;
• Work with the supervisors to develop SOP's, JHA's, and Pre-use inspections for any new pieces of equipment;
• Distribute monthly safety talks for the supervisors to present to their employees;
• Maintain the Health and Safety notice boards;
• Monitor training expiry dates and ensure that employees are re-trained prior to expiring;
• Co-ordinate overhead crane and forklift theory training;
• Provide safety training to newly onboarded employees;
• Continuously be present on the shop floor identifying any areas of concern;
• Notify supervisors about any situations that are unsafe and document those discussions;
• Conduct monthly inspections of all First Aid supplies to ensure that supplies are fully stocked;
• Monitor incident reports entered by supervisors;
• Prepare WSIB Form 7's for any reported employee accident;
• Maintain the list of contractors ensuring that we have on file WSIB Clearance, Insurance, and Contractor Safety Manuals;
• Participate in any onsite Health and Safety workplace inspections;
• Assist with the RTW program;
• Other duties as assigned.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate or Diploma.
• A CRST or CRSP designation is preferred for this position.
• Experience in a similar EHS role.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead training sessions and group presentations.
• Ability to develop/write health and safety programs and procedures.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to conduct thorough incident investigations.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality and sensitive information.
• Fluent in English (speaking and writting).
• Ability to speak French as an asset.

Work Conditions

• Operation of desktop computer and peripherals.
• Working in both the plant and office environment.
• Travel to the other sites will be required.
• Interaction with employees, management, and contractors.

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

Agway a proud subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, stands tall as part of the world's largest building materials company. With a 360-year legacy of innovation and growth, Saint-Gobain leads the way in sustainable product development and environmental responsibility.

Saint-Gobain North America's commitment to excellence has earned it recognition from the Top Employers Institute as one of the best workplaces in North America and Canada. Join us at Bailey and be part of a future where innovation meets sustainability!

Founded in 1979 Agway’s diverse solutions comprise a range of product lines focused on residential, agricultural, industrial, commercial and institutional market applications. Agway ensures that every steel solution it delivers meets or exceeds the specific demands and expectations of the Customer.

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

BENEFITS IN JOINING US

What we offer…

Certain provinces require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates, the base pay range for this position is $64,000 to $80,000 per year.

In addition to a dynamic work culture that emphasizes dedication and effort, alongside enjoyable events and companywide activities, we also provide the following benefits that contribute to our Total Rewards Package.

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program includes but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare benefits package.
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, Bereavement Leave and Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: RRSP, Discretionary Profit Sharing and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).
• On-the-job training.

*This is an active, existing vacancy. We are looking to fill this position immediately.