The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada’s forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada’s forests resonates with you, come join our team.
Position: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Location: Kapuskasing, ON
GreenFirst is looking for an Environmental Health & Safety specialist to provide effective services and technical expertise related to Health, Safety, Environment & Plant Protection.

Requirements:

• Education: University degree or equivalent
• Experience: 5 years in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, Environment, industrial hygiene and health and safety best practices.
• Leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Language: English (spoken and written) and French would be considered an asset

• Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.
• Support compliance with collective agreement and sound union/management/employee relations.
• Reports to the General Manager, Sawmill
• Identify innovative ideas and implement activities to seek improvements, in order to promote awareness and provide a safe workplace.
• Develop and Support Health and Safety programs and ensure the effective implementation and maintenance through the accountable managers.
• Act as liaison with external service providers.
• Act as a Health, Safety and Plant Protection resource person to all site employees.
• Participate in various committees to ensure the consistent application of health, safety and plant protection practices.
• Communicate Health, Safety, Environment and Plant Protection regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain a communications program to keep all employees informed.
• Maintain and distribute H & S Management Systems, policies and procedures.
• Prepare and meet Health, Safety, Plant Protection budgets, explain variances and take appropriate corrective action as required.
• Identify and keep up to date with new regulations and innovations to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of H & S services.
• Develop, manage and maintain a system to provide safety statistics and reports to identify trends and preventative action while minimizing costs.
• Identify and provide training, oversight and guidance to the Emergency Response Team (ERT), as necessary.
• Complete various compliance controls, inspections and audits of all Environment & safety activities.
• Establish, maintain, and apply systems and training to provide effective ERT services in compliance with Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Specification (OHSAS) (iso 18001) standards.
• Manage WSIB program for the Sawmill.
• Manage site security
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: University degree or equivalent
• Experience: 5 years in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, Environment, industrial hygiene and health and safety best practices.
• Leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Language: English (spoken and written) and French would be considered an asset.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@greenfirst.ca