Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Ventura Foods • Toronto, ON

51d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, the EHS Coordinator responsible for supporting the Health, Safety and Environmental, programs for Ventura Foods Toronto. In the absence of the EHS Coordinator the EHS Manager will cover their designated post.

Requirements

• 1+ years of Environmental Health & Safety Experience  required.
• Post-secondary education (Diploma or Degree) combined with a certification in Occupational Safety and Health.
• Comprehensive knowledge in occupational hygiene, industrial safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Working towards Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) preferred, or willing to attain.
• Familiarity with WSIB claims management an asset.
• Manufacturing experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and promotion of an EHS culture.
• Develop and implement safety initiatives, controls, and procedures (SOP’s) to address safety risks in the workplace.
• Participate in incident investigations, prepare reports and follow-up, identify root cause and ensure that appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Develop or launch various training programs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of EHS programs.
• Manage EHS databases such as; SDS (3E), Lockout (Brady360), Ergonomics (Safety In Motion), Contractor Management (ISN ).
• Manage contractor safety program and supporting documentation for all safety projects.
• Conducts EHS orientation and trains new hires in areas such as WHIMS, LOTO, Safety Awareness, etc.
• Perform hazard / risk assessments - Job Task Analysis, PPE.
• Schedule and support IH programs such as but not limited to noise surveys, hearing tests, respirator FIT testing, etc.
• Support the Sustainability program by participating in meetings and kaizen events.
• Responsible for Administrative tasks; JHSC minutes, Plant area inspections, maintenance of Safety board.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision
• RRSP Program
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short & Long Term Disability, Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel, and other optional benefits.
• Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs
• College Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees