Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

_BWXT Canada Ltd. is a world leader in design, engineering, manufacture, construction and service of nuclear power generation equipment. As a supplier of innovative, high-quality nuclear components and services we cater to a worldwide customer base. We take great pride in supplying highly engineered solutions that allow our customers to compete within the complex nuclear power generation industry._

We are recruiting for an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist for our Manufacturing division in Cambridge, Ontario.

• *ROLE SUMMARY**

Reporting to the EHS Manager, the Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist) will be responsible for the company's Environmental Health and Safety program, including the Nuclear Health & Safety Program.

• *ACCOUNTABILITIES**
• Develop and review health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with site, company and government regulations and legislation.
• Lead the issue resolution process related to near miss and injury investigations; develop detailed reports based on root cause analysis, recommend solutions, assist in implementation of corrective actions, follow-up where required. Assist with WSIB reporting and return to work as needed.
• Proactively review work procedures and complete risk assessments where necessary. ldentify potentially hazardous situations and take proactive measures to correct them, including reviewing reported incidents and unsafe practices.
• Perform pre-start reviews for machine and equipment changes.
• Aid with the implementation of ANSI Z10.
• Work to thoroughly understand workstation processes and/or project requirements to ensure health and safety requirements have been met and are being adhered to.
• Monitor machine and equipment changes, ensuring that health and safety precautions are considered.
• Work with management to design programs and strategies that protect employees from workplace hazards.
• Support in-house projects/initiatives by assisting the EHS Manager in the completion of contractor Safe Work Plans and delivering safety orientations with contractors from time to time.
• Ensure that employee training is up to date (i.e. First Aid, WHMIS, emergency procedures, etc.) and facilitate training or coordinator third party trainers to conduct training as necessary.
• Relay required safety information to all new hires and temporary support staff when requested.
• Participate as a member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
• Maintain the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) binder and ensure SDS' for all products on site are on hand.
• lssue EHS Work Permits for all non-routine work.
• Administer compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems (i.e. Gensuite, Learning Management System) for worker training, routine tasks, worker concerns, action items and event reporting.
• *KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE**
• Post-secondary education in a related field or minimum 4 year direct EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent knowledge of governing occupational health and safety laws and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as government regulators.
• Hands-on problem solver.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 or ISO 45001.
• *WHY JOIN BWXT?**
• Work within the growing and exciting nuclear industry as well as with highly skilled employees
• Competitive salaries
• Employer-paid pension plan
• Profit sharing plan
• Bonus plan
• Competitive Health and Dental benefits
• Educational Refund Program
• Life insuranceand so much more
• *Benefits**:
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate

• CAMBRIDGE, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location