EHS Specialist

The role

The EHS Specialist provides EHS support to a manufacturing facility and personnel. This role manages risk, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters a culture of accountability and care.

What you will do

• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local EHS regulations.
• Complete risk assessments, audits, and inspections.
• Draft reports of findings and implement mitigation strategies.
• Identify improvement opportunities for EHS programs.
• Complete complex incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Maintain documentation of EHS policies, records, inspections, and compliance reports.
• Prepare and schedule training for emergency procedures and workplace safety.

Required qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial or electrical environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
• Excellent follow-through
• Ability to interpret regulations and implement requirements in the work environment
• Knowledge and broad background with safety and health programs including machine guarding, LOTO, working at heights, powered industrial truck
• Ability to analyze information, develop and deliver training programs, create reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management software systems
• Capability to present information effectively to diverse audiences
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections

Nice to have

• OFA Level 2 (minimum) highly desired

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Other benefits

About the company

IEM builds electrical distribution systems and delivers solutions for complex power needs. The company has been operating for 75 years.