Health & Safety Specialist
Job Description
Husky TechnologiesTM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.
Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.
Husky TechnologiesTM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.
Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with Ontario Green Book and Company policies.
- Conduct investigations into incidents, near misses, and environmental violations.
- Develop, deliver, and track EHS training programs for all employees.
- Maintain comprehensive EHS documentation including SDS, training records and inspection logs.
- Manage PDCA cycle of actions for the safety pillars such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, machine guarding, chemical safety, contractor safety management, walking & working surfaces, working at heights, PPE and ergonomics.
- Coordinate emergency response planning and conduct drills.
- Prepare EHS performance reports and communicate key metrics to management.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen) from an EHS perspective.
- Development of safety-related standard operating procedures (SOPs), update SWIs (Standard Work Instructions) for JSI (Job Safety Analysis) sections, generate and maintain SPLs (Single Point Lesson), visual aids periodically.
- Identify root causes using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram or safety 4 blockers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS into daily operations.
- Chair monthly BU JHSC (Joint Health and Safety Committee) meetings and maintain database.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety or equivalent.
Experience:
- Min. 5 years of EHS experience in a machinery manufacturing or heavy industrial environment (i.e. Machinery, Automotive, Aerospace, HVAC).
- Strong knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations.
- Experience with EHS software or compliance tracking systems is desirable.
- Exposed to Lean Manufacturing, 6-Sigma, 8D tools.
Key Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Lead by example Ability to influence and train team members at all levels.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio.
- Self-motivated and organized with high attention to detail.
- Full Time on-site at the manufacturing facility.
- Frequent exposure to production areas.
- Must be able to wear PPE and conduct walkthroughs in operational zones.
Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.
Husky TechnologiesTM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
No agency or telephone inquiries please.