Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Terrapex Environmental Ltd.
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

Location: Toronto

Part-time, hours vary based on project needs

 

We are a respected and growing consulting company providing environmental, geotechnical, and related services to private and public sector clients throughout Ontario.  Our services include transactional due diligence, site assessment and remediation, environmental liability management, facilities management, consulting/legal support, geotechnical investigation and design, construction inspection and materials testing, occupational hygiene, safety consulting, and environmental and health and safety auditing.  Our core values of Integrity, Technical Excellence, Personal Service, and Respect have informed the firm’s development and have created a work environment focused on client service and employee satisfaction. 

 

The position is a contract term and is anticipated to run to approximately November of 2023. The position will be part-time (two days a week), with the possibility of full-time after the one-year period.

 

Position Overview

As our client’s on-site safety representative, you will work in partnership with the current staff to ensure a safe work culture.  You will help ensure that site safety programs go above and beyond basic compliance.  As a subject matter expert in safety, the successful candidate has a passion for health & safety and is a communicative leader who adheres to the highest standard of excellence. 

 

Typical job assignments may include:

  • Perform monthly audits and inspections in program areas to include waste, wastewater, stormwater, and hazardous materials.
  • Complete permitting applications for review and is ready for submission to regulatory agencies.
  • Participate in staff and project meetings as needed.
  • Conduct assessments of process areas for environmental regulatory applicability
  • Perform general health and safety walkthroughs and auditing on a weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly basis.
  • Develop corrective actions and documentation.
  • Develop policies, training and written procedures as needed.
  • Develop risk assessments and safe operating procedures for equipment and chemical use, including but not limited to personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment.
  • Maintain site equipment and chemical inventory maintenance.
  • Host and/or participate in monthly safety committee meetings.
  • Participate in emergency planning and business continuity with Facilities and Risk Management teams.
  • Review new research equipment, automated equipment, equipment moves, and lifts, including equipment installations and commissioning of equipment.
  • Provide ongoing updates of projects and status to FRL and communicate compliance needs and safety requirements to stake holders.
  • Assist in in developing corrective actions and communicating to stake holders.

 

Qualifications:

  • University degree or college diploma in a relevant field (occupational health & safety, environmental and/or safety engineering, safety management, industrial hygiene, sciences)
  • 3+ years’ experience with health and safety in the construction industry, preferably with data Centre construction or similar large projects
  • Certification or working towards obtaining (CRSP, CSO, NCSO, GSC-CSC, CSP, CIH, etc.)
  • Must have a deep understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulation, Industrial Establishments Regulation and related regulations and their applicability.
  • Must have working knowledge of and ability to implement electrical safety procedures with a deep understanding of CSA Z462 (NFPA 70e) and the control of hazardous energy sources.
  • Must have in depth knowledge of controlling COVID-19 risks at construction sites.
  • Familiarity with NFPA, MTO, MECP, and health & safety regulations.
  • Additional safety training such as OSHA 10 or 30-hour for Construction or General Industry, 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER is a plus.
  • Proficient with management/supervision of high-risk activities including electrical safety, excavation, fall protection, material handling and crane operations
  • An understanding of the complexities of multi-employer worksites
  • Must have strong skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365
  • Experience conducting construction site safety audits and inspections
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Possess a valid class G driver's license

 

 

We offer a comprehensive compensation package including:

  • Health & Dental Plans
  • LTD, Life and AD & D insurance
  • Additional, Health Spending Account
  • Group RRSP Match
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Initiatives
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Memberships in professional societies
  • Paid professional designations
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Social and charity events
  • Bonus opportunities

 

We are committed to providing a diverse and barrier‑free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.  As such, we will make accommodations available to applicants upon request during the recruitment process.

 

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