Environmental Health &Safety Field Representative SWM

at  City of Toronto

Job ID: 50768
Job Category: Human Resources
Division & Section: Solid Waste Management Services, Transfer Stations and Landfill Operations
Work Location: 35 Vanley Crescent
Job Type & Duration: Full- time, Permanent Vacancy
Salary: $93,734.00 - $123,449.00, TM2073, wage grade 6.5
Shift Information: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday - Hybrid
Affiliation: Non - Union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 31-JAN-2025 to 14-FEB-2025

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Manager, Transfer Stations and Landfill Operations’ (TSLO) Operations Coordination, the Environmental Health & Safety Field Representative (EH&SFR) provides environment, health and safety (EHS) compliance support to Solid Waste Management Services (SWMS) operations. EH&SFR is responsible for the on-site implementation, supervision, monitoring, auditing and continual improvement of programs and activities related to Corporate, Division and Section’s EHS management systems.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
1. Post-secondary education, in Health & safety or Environment or related discipline required (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
2. Considerable experience in environmental and health and safety compliance related role(s) in an industrial, construction or municipal setting implementing environmental/construction/health and safety programs.
3. Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)certification.
4. Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and management systems.
5. Experience assessing compliance, developing audit reports and recommending action plans to achieve compliance with applicable environment, health and safety legislation, industrial and/or construction regulations.
6. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
7. Knowledge of environmental, industrial and construction health and safety legislation, associated regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, and other applicable statutes.
8. Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of municipal and/or Solid Waste Management processes, and associated controls.
9. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with all levels of the organization, with internal and external stakeholders, consultants, engineers, trades, and within a team environment.
10. Ability to evaluate and solve problems, exercise good judgment, and make decisions.
11. Lead auditor for ISO 45001 OHSMS or ISO 14001 EMS would be an asset.
12. Possession of a valid Ontario “G” Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.

Responsibilities of the Environmental, Health and Safety Field Representative (EH&SFR)include:
· Works in close cooperation and consultation with the SWMS Environmental Health & Safety compliance Hub unit and Human Resources Health and Safety Consultants to ensure consistent field interpretation and application of EHS regulatory requirements as well as City policies, programs, and procedures.
· Provides input into the development of City, Division and Section’s policies, programs, and procedures, manuals on environment, health and safety-related regulatory issues, templates/forms for frontline staff.
· Provides input into the strategic direction of the Division’s environment, health, and safety management systems.
· Provides management and staff with advice, clear direction, and tangible support on the application of both voluntary and mandatory regulatory compliance tools and systems focused on Solid Waste Management Services.
· Performs site environmental and safety risk assessments to identify existing or potential hazards, determine corrective or preventive actions, and provide the necessary follow-up.
· Provides and/or supports training to Section’s management and frontline staff regarding their environmental compliance, emergency response and due diligence responsibilities.
· Plans audits, reviews pre-audit material, prepares audit protocols, conducts self-assessments and peer audits, prepares internal audit reports and documents findings, identifies deficiencies, and makes recommendations on areas of improvement to the EHS Management systems and related programs, operations, procedures and practices.
· Prepares analytical reports including regular reports on safety training, compliance issues and performance, internal audit reports, risk management plans, and ad hoc management requests.
· Provides input in the development, implementation, and timely maintenance of identified indices or standards against which Divisional and program performance can be measured.
· Advises management where frontline staff may be endangering themselves, others, or the environment. Also identifies compliance and related performance issues for the Division and Section’s Management Teams, including making recommendations for corrective actions.
· Provides emergency or incident (such as a spill or an occupational injury) response in the form of emergency response planning and testing; root cause investigations; assessing compliance and recommending a course of action to bring about compliance; liaising with regulators as appropriate; supporting implementation of recommended compliance plans; and other emergency needs as may be requested by site management or as required as part of emergency response plans.
· Identifies and regularly reports to the EH&S Compliance team on emerging compliance, operational, and environment, health, and safety issues to ensure coordinated communication and management throughout the Division.
· Establishes and maintains professional and constructive relations with peers, City staff and management, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks, Toronto Fire Services, and other key stakeholders.
· Participates in the selection and procurement of safety-related and environment-related tools, equipment and training. Actively promotes and builds a positive safety culture among management, employees, and contractors.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.