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

Location: Toronto

 

Our geotechnical group currently consists of 35 dedicated and talented staff, including 5 licensed engineers and a fully accredited soils and concrete laboratory.

Our client base includes leading infrastructure GCs, major landowners, and top-tier developers in the GTA and Ottawa, a variety of government and related agencies, commercial/industrial landowners, construction companies and architects/engineers. We are leaders in site testing, precision monitoring, and ground improvement technologies. 

 

Role Overview

As our client’s on-site safety representative, you will work in partnership with the current staff to ensure a safe work culture, and, when necessary work with subcontractors to create a culture of safety that ensures that every employee remain safe.  You will help ensure that site safety programs meet regulatory requirements and adhere to the client’s expectations for job site safety, which go above and beyond basic compliance. 

 

Responsibilities Include:

  • Perform monthly audits and inspections in program areas to include waste, wastewater, stormwater, and hazardous materials.
  • Complete permitting applications for review and submittal 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 bi-weekly, weekly, and monthly basis.
  • Develop corrective actions and documentation.
  • Develop risk assessments and safe operating procedures for equipment and chemical use, including 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
  • Certification or working towards obtaining (CRSP, CSO, NCSO, GSC-CSC, CSP, CIH, etc.).
  • Understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulation, Industrial Establishments Regulation and related regulations and their applicability.
  • Working knowledge of electrical safety procedures with a deep understanding of CSA Z462 (NFPA 70e) and the control of hazardous energy sources.
  • 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 an asset
  • Proficient with management/supervision of high-risk activities including electrical safety, excavation, fall protection, material handling and crane operations.
  • Experienced in communicating and problem solving as a team with subcontractors.
  • A background and knowledge working with trades such as electricians, ironworkers, pipefitters, etc. (preferred)
  • Must have strong skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365
  • Experience conducting construction site safety audits and inspections
  • Experience conducting incident investigations and reporting
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

 

Why Work Here?

  • Flexible work environment
  • Benefits Plan - Health & Dental, LTD, Life & AD & D
  • Extended Dental & Health Spending Account
  • Company GRRSP Match 
  • Bonus Program 
  • Onsite parking
  • Business Casual Dress
  • Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program 
  • Two weeks paid vacation (opportunity for increased based on years of experience)
  • Professional Association Fee reimbursement
  • Continued educational assistance program
  • Company mileage expense
  • Company events (social, charity and sports)

 

About Us:

We offer a flexible work environment including work from home options. As this is a leadership position, we are ideally looking for a candidate who will maintain a regular presence in our Toronto (North York) office.  However, we are open to considering candidates who wish to be based in our Durham, Hamilton or Ottawa offices.

If you are a seasoned individual who thrives on your dedication to providing outstanding client service while possessing a passion for team building and are looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your strong leadership and interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, and business acumen, we encourage you to apply.

If you share our passion for the natural world, and are looking for a firm that will support your professional development and personal pursuit of excellence, then this is the place for you! 

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