Environmental Health Safety Coordinator

Lincoln Electric - The Welding Experts® It's more than a slogan; it's a reference to the knowledge we've gained in over 120 years as the global leader in the welding industry. Those 120 years have taught us to think locally; act globally and continually reinvent ourselves through R&D and innovation. We now have 63 manufacturing locations in 23 countries and a worldwide network covering more than 160 countries.

Our technologies are everywhere – from buildings bridges, cars and ships to pipelines and wind powers all around the world.

Innovation, quality and integrity are what motivate us to be where we are: 1 in the welding industry. We believe in growth but more importantly, we believe in our people and the passion they share with us every day. We provide opportunities for our team to grow and develop. We strive to be fair and transparent with our team members. At Lincoln, you will not see a special parking spot for the President;

however, you will find open doors to speak to any of our Leaders.

As part of a continuing legacy, working at Lincoln Electric Canada will give you the opportunity to contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to world challenges.

• To report directly to the Senior Manager – Environmental Health and Safety on an ongoing basis and communicate all relevant matters pertaining to EH&S as well as ISO systems.
• The position involves supporting operations across the Waterdown and Mississauga sites with periodic travel to the Waterloo division as required.
• Foster a culture of continuous EH&S improvement in alignment with the Lincoln Electric Higher Standard across the Greater Toronto Area facilities by sharing best practices.
• Implementing and managing all EHS, ISO documentation, corporate policies, procedures and permits.
• Ensure compliance with all EH&S laws/regulations/codes/rules.
• Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as EMS, MOL, insurance personnel and LECO.
• Advance the EH&S Management Systems and all ISO initiatives.
• Maintaining and reporting EH&S performance metrics and communicate performance to Management and Lincoln Electric Global EH&S.
• Assist and maintain the administration of our EH&S programs in our corporate database Quest as it relates to the assigned LECA facility.
• Conduct ISO internal and external audits to maintain certifications
• Conduct industrial hygiene sampling, evaluating facility exposure levels and providing guidance on the control and management of industrial hygiene exposures.
• Run out contractor and new hire orientation.
• Develop, implement and coordinate internal and external training programs to communicate EH&S and ISO information to facilitate employee awareness and involvement.
• Coordinate facility EH&S inspections and Joint Health and Safety Committees to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
• Investigate workplace incidents/injuries/ illnesses (i.e., near misses, recordable)
• Lead in accident investigation and incident management.
• To be available by phone (text/call) or email for emergency purposes outside regular working hours as described in the right to disconnect policy.

• Post
  -secondary/Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, EHS or related with previous experience in EHS and ISO efforts required
• Minimum of two year’s experience in a manufacturing EHS environment preferred
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations and standards
• Possess uncompromising integrity and attitude toward EH&S and ISO issues.
• Have the ability to read, understand, and interpret regulatory requirements.
• Will be required to travel to multiple sites
• Excellent organizational and strong computer skills, especially in Excel, Power Point and Word.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be capable of interfacing with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Joint Health and Safety (JHS) certification preferred
• Manufacturing safety trainings and certifications preferred