Tiercon Looking for Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator at Stoney Creek, ON Full Time

Company Overview:

Tiercon Corp. is an automotive supplier committed to the design, manufacture and assembly of quality exterior trim and assembled systems used as original equipment in the automotive market. Headquartered in Stoney Creek, the plants have design, mold, paint, assembly and testing capabilities. Tiercon manages 5 sites across 2 cities employing approximately 550 people throughout Canada. Tiercon is seeking knowledgeable, self-directed, experienced and hardworking individuals interested in the automotive industry as an Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator at our 596 Arvin Ave. facility.

Job Summary & Reporting Structure:

• Reporting to the EHS Manager, the EHS Coordinator provides expertise in the areas of environmental, Sustainability, H&S management and ensures that the EHS programs and practices are in compliance with government laws and regulations.
• The EHS Coordinator supports initiatives in improving the EHS Management Systems, prioritizing action plans and shaping internal communications related to EHS objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in identifying and escalating any environmental or health and safety contraventions with Senior Managers at all sites.
• Supporting the maintenance and on-going continuous improvement activities of the Environmental, Health and Safety Management, and Sustainability Systems.
• Provide support through periodic site visits, discussions, and follow-up of strategies with plant management to ensure implementation and standardization of required practices.
• Compile and maintain EHS records such as results of monthly site inspections, water/air/land sample results, and environmental incidents.
• Prepare documentation for annual submissions to regulatory bodies (e.g., ESDM, NPRI)
• Maintain legal compliance registry and interpret environmental and other compliance obligations to advise operations on required operational controls and management system polices and procedures.
• Support the facilities with WSIB Claims Management and the Early and Safe Return to Work Process.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership in the development of ergonomic procedures.
• Performs ergonomic job hazard analyses of workstations with identified risk factors including job process, workstation and work method and follow up to evaluate effectiveness of changes.
• Interface between plant supervision, engineering, and employees in developing ergonomically correct work cell design. Using software and NIOSH Lifting Guidelines, apply anthropometric data to the design of workstations or equipment.
• Record and study injury data, employee complaints and job hazard recognition to implement effective countermeasures for improving ergonomic work practices.
• Provide leadership and support to facility representatives on the ongoing Hazard Assessment process.
• Assess situations or circumstances and effectively apply standards and provide sound recommendations.
• Coordinate with all affiliate facilities to share best practices and alignment where applicable.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
• Training content authoring, design and presentation through in-person and online training sessions according to programs and policies as required, across all sites to ensure that workers recognize and understand their own contributions to improved environmental performance.
• Follow-up and provide support to corrective action plans to ensure that corrective action plans have been implemented, as planned.
• Demonstrated ability to provide beneficial recommendations to solve Safety, Sustainability and Environmental related issues related to regulations, laws, and policies.
• Create reports that illustrate reductions in worker injuries, health, and other safety related costs.
• Assist in coordinating modified work assignments for injured workers through an early and safe return to work plan.
• Assists in identifying the nature and location of workplace hazards, and implementation of measures to reduce or eliminate such problems.
• Provide guidance and assistance to help identify, analyze, and implement alternative processes to improve performance and reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
• Train, coach, and mentor others involved in ergonomic improvement activities and ergonomic program implementation.
• Serve as a resource and provide guidance and assistance to the Joint Health and Safety Committees
• Assist in other departmental health and safety initiatives as required.
• Able to travel as required.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Environmental, Sustainability or H&S Management or related field OR equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the automotive industry or in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 14001 is required.
• Environmental and sustainability knowledge (ISO 14001:2015, compliance obligations, ESG and corporate social responsibility, etc.)
• Ability to interpret environmental and other compliance obligations.
• Manufacturing/industrial process knowledge (coating, injection molding, water treatment, facility maintenance, pollution control, material handling, chemical storage, etc.)
• Knowledge of environmental aspects and impacts of manufacturing operations including waste, air, chemicals, energy, water, spills, emergency response, etc.
• Environmental and sustainability reporting (ESDM, NPRI, CDP, etc.)
• Analytical, critical thinking, problem solving.
• Auditing and inspections
• Project management
• Customer service, relationship building.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and Zoom
• Effective communication and presentation skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Able to manage through conflicts and demands.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.