Ohs/ehs Specialist - Arnprior, Canada - Pillar5 Pharma Inc.

Pillar5 Pharma Inc.

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Arnprior, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The OHS/EHS Specialist provides expert knowledge and overall guidance of all health, safety, and environmental issues.

Reporting to the Head, Engineering and Maintenance, the OHS/EHS Specialist designs, develops, monitors, and executes programs to ensure a safe working environment and a safety mindset throughout the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide technical excellence in hazard/risk identification, assessment and controls, emergency preparedness and response planning.
Ensures full compliance with required laws and regulations, including all employee safety, materials, and environmental legislation.
Performs EHS compliance audits, training, hazardous substances and chemical inventory assessments, job hazard assessments, and other similar EHS assignments.
Conduct research on best practices in OHS/EHS and design, develop, and implement programs, policies, and practices to support program goals.
Act as internal expert on materials hazards, including appropriate storage, maintenance, and usage of specific materials and equipment.
Ensures company is prepared for any/all EHS/OHS audits regulatory agencies or customers.
Resolve safety/environmental issues through contributions of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, employees, and management.
Review capital projects, new substances, and new equipment installations to ensure compliance with regulatory and guideline requirements.
Review, update, and monitor existing OHS/EHS training program.
Drive a culture of safety throughout the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

B.Sc. in a health science, engineering, or any related scientific field.
Minimum 3 years' experience with OHS/EHS in manufacturing environment.
Experience in a GMP environment is an asset.
Proven background building EHS/OHS programs from the ground up is an asset.
Comprehensive knowledge in occupational hygiene, industrial safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations.
Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills ability to work with contacts at multiple sites to achieve project goals.
Understanding of the Environmental Protection Act and related environmental legislation to fulfill requirements for hazardous waste, air emissions, and other environmental reporting.
Familiarity with WSIB claims management, construction projects, Pre-Start Health & Safety Reviews, and contractor safety an asset.