What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Safety Environmental Coordinator position at Channel Personnel Services?
The Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator develops, administers, and implements companywide occupational safety programs, and serves as the coordinator for the occupational safety programs within one or more divisions and/or departments. The Health & Safety Coordinator plans, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates departmental occupational safety programs within one or more divisions.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Ø Your Impact:
· Leadership & Program Management: Develop, implement, and maintain occupational safety programs to meet compliance standards and organizational goals.
· Compliance & Training: Stay current with legislation, ensure all health and safety policies align with regulations, and provide training for employees at all levels.
· Risk Mitigation: Identify workplace risks, investigate incidents, and recommend solutions to eliminate or reduce accidents.
· Continuous Improvement: Foster new ideas to enhance safety programs and reduce the environmental footprint of the facility.
· Collaboration: Partner with project managers to evaluate safety impacts of new initiatives and modifications to processes.
Ø Key Responsibilities:
· Establish and maintain health and safety objectives, targets, and control procedures to meet legal and organizational requirements.
· Conduct weekly health and safety inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
· Lead training sessions to ensure all employees are equipped with the knowledge to work safely.
· Investigate safety violations and implement prevention strategies.
· Oversee replenishment of first aid supplies and personal protective equipment.
· Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to address safety concerns and implement solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
v Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 1 year of experience, or 5 years of safety-related experience in manufacturing.
v Safety certifications (e.g., CRSP, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information) are a strong asset.
v Knowledge of workers’ compensation legislation and safety management systems.
