Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

About the Role

The Environmental, Health and Safety Representative is responsible for the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of CO-EX-TEC’s ISO 14001/45001 Systems; Continuous facilitation of improved EH&S workplace conditions, with a focus on reduction of frequency and severity of workplace injuries, illness, disease and adverse environmental conditions, and also ensure CO-EX-TEC is in compliance with all environmental, health and safety legislation and regulations.

Your Responsibilities

1. Develop/modify and deliver Health and Safety Training programs in-house.  Follow-up sessions to take place, where appropriate, for each job/department.
2. Maintain and update Health and Safety Orientation Program and conduct Orientation and GHS/WHMIS training for all existing employees as well as all new hires. Maintain the Emergency Response, Machine Entrapment, and Fire Safety Plan Programs and provide training when necessary.
3. Coordinate occupational hygiene assessments and ensure air and noise sampling are conducted when required. Assist with conducting accident investigations and ensure full closure of action items.
4. Assist with WSIB Claims Management. Conduct Respirator Fit Testing when necessary. Assist with the coordination of hearing tests, pulmonary tests, forklift medicals, etc.
5. Responsible for follow-through and follow-up of implementations with engineers, process improvement engineers, production supervisors, production managers, and tool/equipment makers, etc.
6. Any other reasonable duty required by Management

Who we are looking for

• Minimum completion of Post-Secondary diploma in Health and Safety
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a Health & Safety related role within the manufacturing industry
• Good working knowledge of office computer skills i.e. Windows NT, Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, etc.
• Thorough understanding of conducting risk assessments.
• Understanding of robotic systems, injection moulding, stamping, assembly, extrusion, CNC, tool and die machine shops, and forklifts.
• Considerable knowledge in the OHSA, WSIA, Industrial Regulation 851, Construction Projects Regulation 213, Confined Spaces Regulation 632, Designated Substances Regulation 490, WHMIS Regulation 860, and any associated Ontario Regulations, Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, CSA Standards: Z432, Z142, Z434, Z460, Z462, and ANSI Standards: B151.1, and the ACGIH Heat Stress and Strain Standard.

Your preferred qualifications

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

• Medical and Dental Benefits after probation
• Profit Sharing (EEPPP) and Company Match Group RRSP Program
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Corporate Plans for Roger's Cellphone Data Plans
• Employee Discounts: Auto and Home Insurance, Retail, Restaurants, etc.
• Educational Assistance Program

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.